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WEBSep 18, 2024 — SN1 Sparta wideout Luke Doster is on the run with the ball in the second quarter. He caught one touchdown pass, and Sparta defeated Newton, 39-7, at home Friday, Sept. 20.
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WEB6 days ago — Funds OK’d for Dennis Library renovations. The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners approved $329,500 for architect and engineering services related to renovations... Home. 17 Sep 2024 | 09:26.
The Sparta Independent | The local newspaper for Sparta, NJ
WEB5 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 …
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: Council rejects redevelopment plan for Stanhope House
WEBMay 23, 2024 — The Borough Council rejected a redevelopment plan for 45 Main St., the address of the Stanhope House, at its meeting Tuesday night, May 14. The proposed ordinance, which was voted down 4-1, would have allowed the 230-year-old structure to be bulldozed and replaced by a five-story building with one floor of retail space and four floors of residential units.
Death by drowning: What local victims have in common - Sparta …
WEBAug 27, 2024 — Profile of a victim. Based on NPS statistics from 1980, the typical drowning victim is male, between the ages of 18 of 30, and - more often than not - Hispanic or Black. “Stats are very low for women,” Peterec said. “Males tend to underestimate the power of the river; women tend to be more cautious.”.
Temporary Route 15 bridge construction almost done - Sparta …
WEBJun 29, 2024 — Construction of a temporary bridge on Route 15 South is expected to be completed by Friday, July 5. After that, modifications to the drainage system, grading of the highway approaches to the temporary bridge, paving of the temporary bridges and its approaches, and striping of the road must be completed. July …
Boys soccer team undefeated - spartaindependent.com
WEB5 days ago — On Wednesday, Sept. 16, Sparta defeated Chatham, 2-1, in overtime. The Spartans are ranked No. 11 and Chatham (4-4) is No. 7. Gina Stankiewicz scored with an assist by Kowalski in the first period and Rodek made a goal in OT with an assist by Stankiewicz. The Spartans will play host to Morris Knolls at 4 p.m. Sept. 28.
Day of Service on Friday honors two men - spartaindependent.com
WEB5 days ago — Longtime friends Richard “Dick” Kowal and Michael “Mickey” Hunt will be honored with a Day of Service from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 at various locations in Sussex County and Port Jervis, N.Y.. They died in a boating accident in 2021. Both men served their community, mentoring students and offering advice to young and old.