PJ1 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 01 Sep 2025 | 08:11
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
Renaissance Festival starts Saturday The eighth annual Sparta Renaissance Festival opens next weekend at Camp Sacajawea, 844 White Rock Lane. It will be open from... Home 30 Aug 2025 | 10:58
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
Thomas Solomon Family magic show tonight in Sparta Thomas Solomon and Joe Garsetti will present a special 24 Karat Family Magic Show at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 at Sparta Avenue... Entertainment 23 Aug 2025 | 12:09
Daniel O’Keefe O’Keefe to lead Catholic Academy Daniel O’Keefe has been named president of the Catholic Academy of Sussex County. He is the third president to preside over... Home 14 Aug 2025 | 01:49
Robert Mackerley Sr. Robert E. Mackerley Sr., also known as Jake and Bob, of Milford, Pa., passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Kindred Hospital... Obituaries 30 Jul 2025 | 09:21
Pass it Along’s 14th annual Triathlon begins with the swim course Saturday, July 26 in Lake Mohawk in Sparta. More than 200 people of all ages and experience levels participated. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Pass it Along’s 14th annual Triathlon Home 30 Jul 2025 | 12:55
Participants compete in Golf Putt at the Sussex County Senior Olympics on June 17 at the fairgrounds in Augusta. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Montague wins gold in Senior Olympics Six teams of senior citizens competed in annual Sussex County Senior Olympics on June 17 at the fairgrounds in Augusta. The... Local News 30 Jul 2025 | 12:51
Jagger Nelson Teen’s movie opens But what I really want to do is direct. It is rumored that every actor, with the possible exception of Lassie, really wants... Home 27 Jul 2025 | 08:16
