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WEBSparta defeated Vernon, 30-13, at home Friday, Sept. 27. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) A week after losing to Sparta, 39-7, Newton came back to beat High Point, 36-32, there Friday, Sept. 27. The Wildcats (4-1) previously were undefeated this season. Nick Kurilko made three touchdowns for the Braves (2-2) and Hunter Wolfe and Evan Cotter made ...
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WEB4 days ago · New Jersey. Hillcrest Farm: 2 Davis Road, Augusta, 973-703-5148, 973-366-0440. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. Pochuck... Evergreen. 17 Sep 2024 | 12:21. Women dressed as witches take part in the fifth annual Witches Paddle on Sunday, Sept. 15 on Lake Mohawk in Sparta.
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WEB6 days ago · Football roundup: Sparta beats Lakeland. Sparta High School’s football team defeated Lakeland, 31-17, there Sept. 6. Brady Shagawat scored two touchdowns for the Spartans... Home. 10 Sep 2024 | 02:00.
UPDATE: Sparta police chief retires, resigns post as town manager ...
WEBDec 13, 2022 · Sparta Police Chief and interim Town Manager Neil Spidaletto said he is leaving both posts at the end of the month. At the end of the Township Council meeting Dec. 13, he said he is resigning from the township manager position and retiring from the police force. Spidaletto, 49, has worked for the Sparta Police Department for …
UPDATED: Kean, Altman debate moved to Oct. 13
WEB5 days ago · The first debate between the candidates for the 7th Congressional District - Democrat Sue Altman and Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. - now is scheduled at 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. It had been set for Sept. 29. The 90-minute debate is sponsored by the New Jersey Globe, On New Jersey and the Rebovich Institute of New Jersey Politics at Rider University.
Clark is new mayor of Sparta - Sparta Independent
WEBJan 9, 2024 · SC2 Dean Blumetti is sworn in as deputy mayor of Sparta. Neill Clark was elected mayor in a 3-2 vote of the Township Council at the annual reorganization meeting Thursday, Jan. 4. Dean Blumetti was elected deputy mayor, also in a 3-2 vote. Council members Josh Hertzberg and Christine Quinn voted no on both nominations.
Sussex County History Today: Trinca Airport
WEB4 days ago · On May 11, 1939, it was reported that “the Trinca Airport in the southern portion of Sussex County was duly registered last Thursday as a state-licensed field for commercial and transit flying and also to engage in the sale of airplane gasoline and oils and other aeronautical accessories.”. The airport opened on June 1, 1939.
New editor takes over the helm of Sparta Independent
WEBDec 5, 2022 · Those interested in writing for the paper should send contact information to [email protected] or call 973-300-0890. Local news journalist and northern New Jersey resident Kathy Shwiff joined Sparta Independent as managing editor last week.
UPDATED: Area under tornado, flood watches - Sparta Independent
WEBAug 9, 2024 · The National Weather Service’s tornado watch for Sussex and Passaic counties and surrounding areas has been extended to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. The area also is under a flood watch until late Friday night as the remnants of Hurricame Debby could bring 1 to 2 inches of rain, with 3 inches or more possible locally.
Something for everyone at Sparta Day 2024 - Sparta Independent
WEBJun 19, 2024 · A flag flies from a Sparta firetruck. (Photo by Nancy Madacsi) With more than 100 vendors, Sparta Day 2024 offered something for everyone, including food, entertainment, shopping and a chance to learn about community organizations. The Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta (JWCS) hosted the 49th annual event Saturday, June 8 …