High Point ball carrier Jerron Martress finds an opening in the game against Kittatinny on Friday, Sept. 12. He scored twice and rushed for 143 yards. The Wildcats won, 14-7. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: High Point tops Kittatinny, 14-7 High Point Regional High School defeated Kittatinny Regional High School, 14-7, at home Friday, Sept. 12. Jerron Martress... Sports 16 Sep 2025 | 04:13
The African Children’s Choir will perform Sunday at Sparta Evangelical Free Church. (Photo provided) African Children’s Choir concert Sunday in Sparta The African Children’s Choir will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 at Sparta Evangelical Free Church, 429 Lafayette Road.... Entertainment 15 Sep 2025 | 12:04
Lachlin Robertson Talk by refuge specialist Thursday Lachlin Robertson, refuge specialist at the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge, will speak at the Sparta Historical... Home 14 Sep 2025 | 10:23
SRF1 Two knights demonstrate their sword-fighting skills Sunday, Sept. 7 at the Sparta Renaissance Festival. (Photos by Maria Kovic) New generation of knights Each year, the Sparta Renaissance Festival begins with a tale. For the eighth annual festival this year, the king has pull... Home 10 Sep 2025 | 06:48
Sparta High School running back Brady Shagawat on a run in the game against Lakeland at home Friday, Sept. 5. He scored two touchdowns and the Spartans won, 34-7. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Vernon shuts out Dover Vernon Township High School defeated Dover, 36-0, there Friday, Sept. 5. Quarterback Nathaniel Kimkowski scored three touchdowns... Sports 09 Sep 2025 | 07:21
Pope John running back Luke Gialanella carries the ball in the season opener against DePaul on Saturday, Aug. 30. DePaul won, 31-3. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: High Point beats Jefferson High Point Regional High School defeated Jefferson, 35-17, in the season opener there Saturday, Aug. 30. After a 30-yard field... Sports 02 Sep 2025 | 07:31
More than 320 people register for the eighth annual Askin & Hooker Labor Day run/walk Monday, Sept. 1 in Sparta. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Labor Day 5K in Sparta Home 02 Sep 2025 | 07:24
04 Law & Order. In brief DWI charge Emil Vanderpaauw, 62, of Hopatcong was charged with driving while intoxicated Aug. 24, Sparta police said. About... Police & Fire 01 Sep 2025 | 12:09
Kenneth Hynes The family of Kenneth R. Hynes is heartbroken to announce his passing on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at his home in Manahawkin.... Obituaries 01 Sep 2025 | 10:48
School districts start using AI in the classroom As artificial intelligence (AI) tools continue to become more popular, school administrators, teachers and tech specialists... Back to School 29 Aug 2025 | 07:43
Blood drive today in Sparta Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 246 Woodport Road, Sparta, will host a community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday,... Home 28 Aug 2025 | 09:22
Newton-Lenape Valley’s Catherine Kramer. (Photo provided) Girls on the field, ice, mat As the face of female sports continues to change, girls of all ages are making a mark in ice hockey, flag football and wrestling,... Back to School 26 Aug 2025 | 05:35
Jessica DeBenedetto is not running for re-election to the Vernon Township Council. (Photo provided) Contested council races in Vernon, Sparta Four candidates have filed to run for three seats on the Vernon Township Council in the Nov. 4 election. The filing deadline... Local News 26 Aug 2025 | 12:24
Thirty people take part in the North Jersey Lifeguard Competition on Aug. 4. (Photos provided) Lake Mohawk team wins lifeguard competition Lake Mohawk’s lifeguard team dominated the North Jersey Lifeguard Competition on Aug. 4. Teams from Lake Mohawk, Green Pond,... Home 26 Aug 2025 | 08:35
Labor Day 5K will be Monday Registration is open for the eighth annual Labor Day 5K, sponsored by the Askin & Hooker law firm. The race is Monday, Sept.... Home 25 Aug 2025 | 11:18
