Karl Latham Concert series begins tonight in Sparta park The Sparta Cultural Affairs Committee’s 2025 summer concerts will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, July 11 with jazz drummer Karl... Entertainment 11 Jul 2025 | 08:08
This photo by Tyler Walker won first place in the birds category and Best in Show in the Adult Amateur Division last year. (Photo provided) ( Sean Garvin) Fair photo contest accepting entries Resident may enter their photos in the annual “Photographers of Sussex County” exhibition and contest for display at the... Local News 09 Jul 2025 | 03:30
Sparta church carnival runs through Saturday Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Sparta will hold its annual carnival July 8-12 at the church, 294 Sparta Ave. The hours are... Home 08 Jul 2025 | 08:27
2 towns change view on cannabis retail sales Four years ago, New Jersey municipalities were given the option of limiting the type of cannabis businesses they would permit... Home 08 Jul 2025 | 08:26
Sparta firefighters march in the Fourth of July parade on Friday, July 4 in Sparta. (Photos by Nancy Madacsi) Sparta. Fourth of July events Home 08 Jul 2025 | 03:12
A cappella group concert Sunday Happy Together, a Sussex County a cappella group, will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 13 on the outdoor stage at the Van... Entertainment 07 Jul 2025 | 08:09
$40K grant to fund outdoor fitness center Sussex County Community College (SCCC) has received a $40,000 grant to create an outdoor fitness center, the board of county... Home 06 Jul 2025 | 10:01
Renovated maternity unit opens Atlantic Health’s Newton Medical Center formally opened its newly renovated maternity unit June 17. It features 17 private... Business 28 Jun 2025 | 12:58
Sussex County Technical School graduates toss their caps at the end of graduation Wednesday, June 18. (Photos by Nancy Madacsi) Photos: Sussex County Technical School graduation News 25 Jun 2025 | 08:02
Funding cuts threaten NOAA’s work My love for the ocean is something that goes so far back I cannot even remember when it truly began. From childhood holidays... Letters to the Editor 14 Jun 2025 | 02:57
The cast of ‘Mile 59’ in rehearsal. From left are Phil Cocilovo, Fenrir Lewin, Stephen Burke, Benjamin Smith, Leo Watson and Gavin Bermingham. (Photo provided) Ognibene’s play in NYC festival An original play by Sparta resident Allison Ognibene will be featured in the New York Theater Festival’s 2025 Spring/Summer... Entertainment 07 Jun 2025 | 09:50
Don’t blame public employees for budget increase This is a reply to a recent letter titled “Budget up because of public pensions.” Sir, the budget is up because of the vast... Letters to the Editor 07 Jun 2025 | 03:06
Senior services hearing today The Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Senior Services and its Advisory Council will hold... Local News 05 Jun 2025 | 07:33
Gerald Tedesco Spring concert today honors late conductor The Sussex County Youth Orchestras will present their annual spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 1 at Mount Olive Middle... Entertainment 01 Jun 2025 | 08:07
Couple gets 1 year in prison A Sparta couple was sentenced to 12 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining about $790,000 in federal Economic Injury... Police & Fire 31 May 2025 | 11:01