By JENNIFER DERICKS
December 7, 2019SPARTA, NJ - For many, last week's snow storm was challenging in a number of ways. Trees and lines were down all over, knocking out power, internet and even mobile phone service. School was closed for four days, making it a very long Thanksgiving break.
The aftermath also left some beautiful sights and wonderful examples of a caring community. There were many ...
SPARTA, NJ - According to the Sparta Police Department the Red Cross will be providing meals at the following locations today from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Sussex County Technical School - McNeice Auditorium 105 North Church Rd Sparta, NJ
Serving Sparta, Lafayette, Branchville, Franklin, Ogdensburg, Hamburg, Hardyston
• Sussex Borough Fire Department - 25 Loomis Avenue ...
SPARTA, NJ – The township and county residents continue to work through the aftermath of the snow storm that cut power to approximately 70% of Sparta residents and more than a third of the residents in Sussex County.
Sparta High School was open on Wednesday, December 4 for residents to take showers, charge phones, warm up and use microwave ovens, according to township ...
By BILL WEIGHTMAN
December 9, 2019The World Health Organization (WHO) and our own U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have both found that Measles cases between January and November this year have risen three fold compared to the same period in 2018! This is a quote, as this is too serious! I know that many have skepticism on this issue of vaccines! I have a family member with Autism, whom I love ...
Editor:
This has been a very rough week in our county due to the ice and snow storms that occurred. Thousands of people were inconvenienced, cold and many in danger during these storms. Without our power companies, first responders, telecommunications operators and DPW employees, it could have been much worse. With the help of these people, we were able to live through a ...
By STACY BASKO
December 9, 2019BelleJohns’ Soul Food has found success over the past few years, but things would be different if chef and owner Jewel Domino had believed what her doctors told her a year ago.
Last November, she was hit by a drunk driver, which resulted in her losing the bottom half of her left leg, Domino said. After many surgeries, she learned to manage her pain and walk with a prosthetic. And she did ...
By DANIELLE FRANCISCO
December 9, 2019NEWTON, NJ—The Town of Newton and residents from all around the county braved the cold on Spring Street for the Greater Newton Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Holiday Parade.
“This is a magical and fun event for all in attendance. Each year, it grows larger and more festive,” an event organizer said.
The theme this year for the parade was “Songs of ...
By CHUCK O'DONNELL
December 4, 2019NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Rutgers fans, Greg Schiano is back.
The Rutgers University Board of Governors Tuesday morning unanimously approved Schiano's contract with a base salary of $4 million a year over the next eight years to coach the Rutgers football team, according to details of the contract released by a university spokesperson after the vote.
He will also be eligible for ...
By LYNN GARAFOLA
WHETHER YOU’VE BEEN NAUGHTY OR NICE, YOU’RE INVITED TO OUR HOLIDAY PARTY!
Ho! Ho! Ho! Celebrate the season with Santa, Mrs. Claus and Team Nest Builder during our festive holiday party at Train Creative, Sparta’s renovated Train Station!
TO RSVP: TNBevents.com
WHEN: Saturday, December 7th, noon – 2:30pm
WHERE: 30 Station Road, Sparta, ...
By IRS TAX TIP 2019-176 SUBMITTED BY FILOMENA MEALY
December 10, 2019With taxpayers beginning to think about filing their taxes next year, they can also consider volunteering to help others do so. The agency and its partner organizations are looking for people to prepare tax returns at free tax preparation sites across the country.
People can sign up through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program by visiting the sign-up page on IRS.gov today. The IRS and ...
