The fundraiser ‘touches me personally,’ said Industry’s Steve Scro. Pictured are his cats adopted from Father John’s: Hazel and Benny. Pet supply drive to support OSCAR and Father John’s this weekend at Industry Industry Restaurant and Bar in Sparta is collecting pet supplies and donations for both One Step Closer Animal Rescue (OSCAR)... Local News 12 Dec 2022 | 04:38
The Sparta High School Ensemble. Photo provided. Local bands to compete at fourth annual Jazz Festival The award-winning music department at Sparta High School is hosting its fourth annual Jazz Festival on Wednesday, April 6,... Entertainment 28 Mar 2022 | 02:39
The loading bay of a large warehouse (Bigstock photo) Sparta warehouse supports township’s master plan, resolution states On Oct. 26, the Sparta Township Council passed a resolution, among 14 passed that night, to upgrade water and sewer infrastructure... Local News 02 Mar 2022 | 12:34
Books that are being challenged in three local school districts Latest front in the culture wars: school library books Angry speakers called Gender Queer: A Memoir “dangerous to developing brains,” and said including the book in the S.S. Seward... Local News 02 Mar 2022 | 09:41
Matt Vilardo with his wife, Anastasia, and children, Joseph and Emma, at their new store (Photo provided by Matt Vilardo) ‘Running saved my life’: Lenape Valley grad who lost father on 9/11 opens specialty store for runners Root Runners, Sussex County’s first and only running store, is open for business and thriving in Upper Lake Mohawk Plaza.... Local News 15 Feb 2022 | 06:02
Sarah Escobar (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Sparta native and alpine skier competes in Winter Olympics Sarah Escobar, who attended Sparta High School and is now a freshman at Saint Michael’s College in Vermont, competed Monday... Local News 09 Feb 2022 | 12:57
Wendy Stamer (Photo provided) Sparta watercolorist to lead class at community center Professional artist Wendy Stamer of Sparta will teach a class in watercolor painting at noon on Thursday, Feb. 10, at the... Local News 01 Feb 2022 | 05:54
The Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta’s Holiday Wish Tree at the library (Photo provided) Sparta Holiday Wish Tree returns and grows For more than 25 years, the Holiday Wish Tree in the Sparta Library has been making holidays happier for children in Sussex... Local News 16 Nov 2021 | 11:22
Cats and dogs at Father John’s Animal House are housed, fed, given veterinary care, and, when needed, rehabilitated (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Saving lives takes money: Agreement between Father John’s Animal House and Wantage still up in the air Reporting in the Advertiser News that Father John’s Animal House might take in animals from the Wantage Dog Pound needs to... Local News 15 Nov 2021 | 10:11
Sparta Middle School (Photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta schools expect strategic plan completed by month’s end The first phase of the Sparta Township Public Schools’ strategic plan is expected to be completed on Nov. 30, school board... Local News 05 Nov 2021 | 05:35
We asked the county candidates: What are the most pressing issues, and how would you handle them? The Sparta Independent asked the candidates in the competitive race for Sussex County County commissioner to submit a statement... Local News 28 Oct 2021 | 07:08
Vernon Crossing Road, or "the Flats," during flooding last December (File photo by Janet Redyke) Flash flood warning issued, NJ governor says ‘Stay off the roads’ Nor’easter. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the tristate area extending until midnight.... Local News 26 Oct 2021 | 10:50
Kelsey Grammer says “Cheers” at Mohawk House. Photo by Laurie Gordon. Kelsey Grammer pours his brewery’s beer at Mohawk House Known to many as one of Sam Malone’s most faithful customers on the popular ‘80s comedy series, ‘Cheers,’ Dr. Frasier Crane... Entertainment 19 Oct 2021 | 10:14
From left, standing: Kristen Sullivan, Lori Healy, Suzanne Sullivan, Melva Cummings, Jan Keefer, Carol Kozy; seated: Barbara Rice, Betsy Murphy, Esther Kashkin (Photo provided) A spectacular closing day for the Lake Mohawk Women’s Golf Association A spectacular Sept. 25 provided the backdrop for the Lake Mohawk Women’s Golf Association’s closing day festivities. Prior... Local News 28 Sep 2021 | 04:21
Our Lady of the Lake will hold a Blessing of the Animals Sparta. Our Lady of the Lake Church will be holding a Blessing of the Animals on Monday, Oct. 4, at 4 p.m. sharp in celebration... Entertainment 19 Sep 2021 | 05:28
