Walter Joseph Mezger Walter Joseph Mezger Walter Joseph Mezger of Dingmans Ferry, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port... Obituaries 14 Jan 2020 | 08:21
New year, new vision The Main Library, 125 Morris Turnpike in Frankford, will host Create Your Vision for the New Year on Saturday, Jan. 11 at... Local News 27 Dec 2019 | 02:22
Low-income housing measure passes The Assembly voted 77-0 to advance a bill , sponsored by Assemblyman Hal Wirths to allow municipalities to accept payment-in-lieu-of-taxes... Local News 23 Dec 2019 | 02:19
Henrietta Crane Henrietta “Aunt Pix" Crane, age 95, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019 at Newton Medical Center. Born in the... Obituaries 19 Dec 2019 | 02:31
Veritas girls basketball are on a roll. They've won eight games in a row. ( Veritas) Veritas girls are winners The Veritas girls basketball team is on an unprecedented eight-tournament winning streak. Last Saturday, they claimed number... Sports 18 Dec 2019 | 12:59
Kimberly Lonsky's artwork on the window of Dance Dimensions in Sparta. ( Laurie Gordon) Artist celebrates decade of painting holiday spirit For the past 10 years, Kimberly Lonsky, of Stockholm, has been brightening up the holiday season by painting storefronts... Business 16 Dec 2019 | 02:47
On behalf of Trump voters Today, Friday, Dec. 6, I got around to reading the Dec. 5 Sparta Independent and noticed an anti-Trump letter written by... Letters to the Editor 06 Dec 2019 | 11:47
The cast of Christmas Memories and Magic ( PHOTO COURTESY JODI HALTEMAN) Christmas classics coming to Franklin Scenes, songs and stories from treasured Christmas classics are endearingly brought to stage in North Star Theater Company’s... Entertainment 02 Dec 2019 | 04:42
Holiday greetings from Andee Losey. One lucky pup "I do all my shopping at Sparta Pet," says Brenda Losey, this week's Shop Local Sweepstakes winner. "Very good people." Her... Home 02 Dec 2019 | 09:29
Shaun Michael Moen Shaun Michael Moen, 34 years old, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Born to Kevin and Georgann Moen in Newton,... Obituaries 12 Nov 2019 | 04:31
Caption: (L-R) Sussex County Health and Humans Services Administrator Carol Novrit, Mohawk House owner Steve Scro, Sparta Chief of Police Neil Spidaletto, and Byram Chief of Police Pete Zabita at the Mohawk House on Thursday, Nov 7, 2019 as they plan this year's countywide Stuff the Bus food drive to benefit the Sussex County Food Pantry. ( Mandy Coriston) Stuff the Bus 2019 to restock food pantry, provide Thanksgiving meals The Sussex County Food Pantry at the County Services Building is a busy place, not only during the holidays but year-round.... Local News 09 Nov 2019 | 09:50
James A. McGaughran James A. McGaughran, age 92, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at his residence while surrounded by his... Obituaries 08 Nov 2019 | 04:27
Sewer accomodations for industry There has been talk in Vernon for installing sewers to bring in industry and ratables. This sounds like a good idea, but... Letters to the Editor 05 Nov 2019 | 03:54
Robin Fox ( Photo provided) Pope John Blue & Gold Club to host comedy night Ready for an amazing night out filled with laughter, great food and fantastic prizes? The Pope John Blue & Gold Club offers... Entertainment 04 Nov 2019 | 02:49
George Segale Studios. ( Photo provided) Exhibit features work of three art teachers Friday, Nov. 1 marks the second anniversary of George Segale Studios, an Art Studio at White Deer Plaza in Sparta. The occasion... Entertainment 28 Oct 2019 | 10:48
