A dump truck is on its side on the northbound off-ramp of Route 15 leading onto Route 517 in Sparta on Wednesday morning, April 30. (Photo by Jeanne Straus) UPDATED: Crash closes Route 15 ramp in Sparta The northbound off-ramp of Route 15 that leads onto Route 517 in Sparta was closed Wednesday morning, April 30 because of... Home 30 Apr 2025 | 02:09
Documentary festival features 24 films The fifth annual New Jersey Documentary Film Festival is planned Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4 at Sparta Avenue Stage,... Entertainment 27 Apr 2025 | 04:23
Two lanterns stand in White Deer Plaza in Sparta. (Photo provided) Lanterns mark 250th anniversary News of the battles in Lexington and Concord, Mass., reached New Jersey 250 years ago, on April 24, 1775. To commemorate,... Home 24 Apr 2025 | 10:52
Dr. Howard Mase and his daughter, Marla, rehearse ‘Being Somebody.’ (Photos provided) ‘Being Somebody’ stars father, daughter “Being Somebody,” a father-daughter theatrical experience, will be presented next weekend at Sparta Avenue Stage, 10 Sparta... Entertainment 20 Apr 2025 | 03:26
Kai Batchelor, left, and Hunter Gallo. Pope John swimmers in national championships Two Pope John XXIII Regional High School swimmers, senior Kai Batchelor and junior Hunter Gallo, swam at the YMCA National... Sports 18 Apr 2025 | 08:37
Spanish magician Javi Benitez will perform Thursday, April 17 at Sparta Avenue Stage. (Photo provided) Magic show tonight in Sparta Internationally acclaimed Spanish magician Javi Benitez, renowned for his masterful sleight-of-hand and mesmerizing storytelling,... Home 17 Apr 2025 | 08:46
Tomahawk Lake Waterpark job fair today Tomahawk Lake Waterpark, 155 Tomahawk Trail, Sparta, will hold a job fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12. The waterpark... Home 12 Apr 2025 | 08:19
JCP&L project aims to cut outages Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) has begun work on a project designed to prevent or minimize the impact of power outages... Business 10 Apr 2025 | 09:44
Sparta Middle School student Daniel Bachkhaz was honored at the high school’s Senior Night on Oct. 25. (File photo courtesy of Laura Bachkhaz) Sparta teen dies after battle with cancer Sparta schools are offering counseling and support to students as long as they are needed after the death of middle school... Home 08 Apr 2025 | 05:28
Eleven jazz bands from Sussex County were to perform in the annual Sparta Jazz Fest on April 2. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Sparta Jazz Fest 2025 Home 08 Apr 2025 | 05:07
Scholarship applications available at local schools The Sparta Woman’s Club’s scholarship applications for 2025 are available at local schools. Guidance counselors at Sparta... News 07 Apr 2025 | 01:00
From left, Carlos Ponton, Bryn Taylor, Todd Smith and Kelly Dacus-Smith rehearse a scene in ‘God of Carnage.’ (Photo provided) ‘God of Carnage’ onstage through today North Star Theater Company will present “God of Carnage” this weekend and next at Sparta Avenue Stage, 10 Sparta Ave. N. Home 06 Apr 2025 | 07:30
Protesters march along Mohawk Avenue in Sparta on Saturday, March 29. (Photo by Maria Kovic) 100 protest Trump policies About 100 people gathered to protest President Donald Trump’s policies Saturday, March 29. After listening to speakers during... Home 05 Apr 2025 | 11:27
Sparta Jazz Fest is today The annual Sparta Jazz Fest will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 in the Sparta High School auditorium, 70 W. Mountain... Local News 01 Apr 2025 | 11:03
Boy Scouts of America, now Scouting America, began welcoming girls into Cub Scouting and Scouts BSA programs in 2018 and now serves more than 176,000 girls. (Photo by cottonbro studio at pexels) The new face of Scouting Boy Scouts of America, now Scouting America, began welcoming girls in 2018 and now serves more than 176,000 girls nationwide.... Local News 01 Apr 2025 | 12:34
