Upcoming blood drive in Sparta Sparta. New Jersey Blood Services will be holding a blood drive from from 1 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28, at Shepherd of... Local News 22 Oct 2021 | 04:50
When Democrats promise, you can safely assume the opposite will happen To the Editor: The latest text by Mike Vrabel in Viewpoints requires a comment. He is a Democrat which is nowhere mentioned... Letters to the Editor 19 Oct 2021 | 10:14
Professor Lydia Chiappini (Photo provided) Meet ‘The Secret Victorian Lady’ Sparta. The Sparta Historical Society program “The Secret Victorian Lady” demystifies the construction of the Victorian fashionable... Local News 18 Oct 2021 | 03:42
(Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta Facebook photo) Sparta Day returns on Oct. 16 Sparta Day returns to Station Park on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s event will be packed with activities... Local News 14 Oct 2021 | 03:33
Sparta bans heavy trucks from two more township roads Heavy trucks are now banned on two more Sparta Township roads. A current ban on a third road will continue — even though... Business 14 Oct 2021 | 03:30
What would Darwin do? Our old Lord and Savior was Jesus Christ. No one believes in Him anymore. Our new Lord and Savior is Charles Darwin. How... Letters to the Editor 14 Oct 2021 | 11:41
Johnny Langeraap and Gene Jerome (Photo provided) Johnny Langeraap wins ‘Best Bricklayer in the Northeast’ title Mason Johnny Langeraap and mason tender Gene Jerome of Sparta aced the Specmix Bricklayer 500 Northeast Regional Qualifier... Local News 12 Oct 2021 | 04:43
Sparta Chess turns 20 Sparta. The Sparta Chess Club is beginning its 20th season. The team is scheduled to play in many state and national events,... Local News 12 Oct 2021 | 04:23
Blessings for cherished friends Sparta. Our Lady of the Lake Church welcomed more than 40 of God’s creatures for a blessing on Oct. 4, St. Francis of Assisi’s... Local News 12 Oct 2021 | 04:17
Nashua Area Radio Society president Fred Kemmerer talks to students about capturing satellite messages (Photo provided) ( Owner) ‘Is there anybody out there?’ Sussex County Charter School selected to contact space station Ham radio is truly the ancestor of the cell phone. It’s all about antennas capturing radio signals: delivering them and receiving... Local News 12 Oct 2021 | 07:57
Sparta is closing gap on school bus routes Sparta. About one or one of the Sparta Township public schools’ bus routes were not covered as of Sept. 29, Superintendent... Local News 08 Oct 2021 | 07:38
Sparta Middle School (Photo by Vera Olinski) Still working under their old contract, Sparta teachers see hope for an agreement About a month into the 2021-22 school year, the Sparta Education Association teachers are still working under their old contract.... Local News 08 Oct 2021 | 07:35
Did Sparta schools drop book about a Black teenager? Editor’s note: For context, please see related story, “Sparta school officials deny teacher suspension over book,” at spartaindependent.com.... Letters to the Editor 06 Oct 2021 | 12:58
Wine and food pairing to benefit the Sparta Education Foundation Sparta. Join the annual Wine + Food Pairing Event to benefit the Sparta Education Foundation from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday,... Local News 05 Oct 2021 | 04:53
Sparta High School (Photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta school officials deny teacher suspension over book Students, alumni, and parents asked for the reinstatement of Kate Brennan, a Sparta High School English teacher allegedly... Local News 05 Oct 2021 | 04:13
