Sparta Police Sparta police announce DWI arrests, dangerous driving Wrong-way driver charged with DWI On June 26, 2022, at around 1:45 a.m., Sparta Township police officers reported observing... Police & Fire 05 Jul 2022 | 03:55
Sussex County’s Prosecutor’s Office March 11 Juan C. Gomez-Sarrazola, 27 of Linden, pleaded guilty to eluding, a crime of the third degree, and various motor... Police & Fire 12 Apr 2022 | 11:12
Sparta sets new water connection fees Sparta. The Sparta Township Council on Jan. 25 set a new, $6,854-per-unit water connection fee for new customers. The ordinance... Local News 11 Feb 2022 | 05:38
Sparta Middle School (Photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta schools budget increases spending while lowering tax bills The Sparta Township Public Schools’ 2021-22 budget calls for a 2 percent tax levy increase but results in a tax decrease... Local News 13 May 2021 | 05:30
Christine Quinn Christine Quinn is appointed mayor Sparta. Christine Quinn was appointed mayor of Sparta Township for 2021 on Jan. 6. Quinn, who served as deputy mayor in 2020... Local News 19 Jan 2021 | 03:46
Morgan Krempasky (Photo provided) Students win scholarships for raising awareness about organ and tissue donation Sparta. The NJ Sharing Network Foundation recently awarded scholarships to two high school graduates for their dedication... Local News 28 Sep 2020 | 05:30
The Newton Theater (Photo by Laurie Gordon) ‘The pandemic is destroying the arts’ Theaters were some of the first venues to be shut down during the coronavirus pandemic. They’ve gone without income all this... Entertainment 08 Sep 2020 | 12:25
Sparta must start from the beginning on Glen Lake dam assessments To the Editor: On July 21, the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously decided that Sparta Township’s assessment of 58 property... Letters to the Editor 31 Aug 2020 | 04:40
Sparta police to present ‘Youth Day’ Sparta. The Sparta Police Department presents “Youth Day” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, at Station Park. There... Police & Fire 16 Aug 2020 | 10:56
Science defiance So here we are. We are in the midst of a pandemic, enduring pain, death and an epic presidential failure never before seen.... Letters to the Editor 10 Aug 2020 | 05:31
Will you marry me? A thousand times, yes! Jarryd Boyle, a Sparta High School graduate, reserved a dance lesson for Saturday, July 11, at Arthur Murray’s Dance Studio... Local News 04 Aug 2020 | 04:45
Sparta Township Police Men charged with possession On July 20 at approximately 12:30 p.m., Sparta police officer Steven Guido observed a black object... Police & Fire 27 Jul 2020 | 06:17
Motor vehicle crash results in DWI arrest A 59-year-old Sparta man is facing multiple charges after Sparta police investigated a two-car crash on West Shore Trail... Police & Fire 08 Jun 2020 | 02:05
Skylands Ride is now by request only Public Safety. A number of temporary changes have been put into place at Skylands Ride in an effort to ensure residents are... Local News 24 Mar 2020 | 08:26
First Hope branch closures and hours open First Hope Bank continues to monitor the rapidly changing circumstances related to the Coronavirus. The Bank is taking precautions... Business 23 Mar 2020 | 10:50
