By KELLY ANN HART
March 11, 2018FANTASIA & HERTZBERG ON BOARD WITH LEGISLATION FOR SCHOOL SECURITY MEASURES
Republican Freeholder Candidates, Dawn Fantasia and Josh Hertzberg commended the District 24 Legislators ...
By JENNIFER DERICKS
July 14, 2018SPARTA, NJ — Emergency equipment can access the newly refurbished Sparta gate on West Shore Trail in the Lake Mohawk reservation, according to the Lake Mohawk Country Club Manager John Stanley. At the June 11 Sparta Township meeting, councilman Jerry Murphy raised a concern about the new gate not being sufficiently wide to allow a fire truck to pass through.
In response to an ...
SPARTA, NJ – A man from Elizabeth was stopped for crossing the line on Tomahawk Trail. Sparta Police Officer Jonathan Poon stopped Eduardo Idiaquez, 45, on July 8, around 7:30 p.m. police said.
He was taken to Sparta Police Department headquarters for processing and breath testing. Idiaquez was charged with driving while intoxicated, failure to maintain a lane, driving while ...
SPARTA, NJ – After being pulled over for weaving between lanes, a Newark woman and a man from Millville are facing a number of charges including for drugs and having a suspended license. According to police, Sparta Sgt. Frank Schomp stopped Monique Covington, 41 on July 7 around 8 p.m.
Covington told Schomp her name was Zakiyyah Cooper but that proved to be false and came back as a ...
By JEAN POLLARD
July 9, 2018Hello Editor,
I have spent considerable time trying to find somewhere on Lake Hopatcong to bring my dog for a swim.
What I have found is ridiculous - this lake has approximately 28 miles of shoreline and I found NO PLACE am allowed to bring him. Am hoping you can make the public aware and maybe someone will know more than me and inform where dogs are allowed?
Many thanks for ...
Congratulation to the ladies from Sparta High School who finished first and second in the Chemistry Olympics.
I am very pleased to see women succeeding in chemistry.
Martin Feil,
Newton, NJ
Retired Chemist and Chemistry Teacher
Sun, July 22, 1:00 PM
Van Kirk Homestead Museum, Sparta
By BRIE DUL WITH JENNIFER DERICKS
July 11, 2018LONG BRANCH, NJ - The Newton FFA Chapter won several of their events at the 89th New Jersey State FFA Convention in May at Monmouth University. The students brought home several awards competing against the best in the state.
Freshman Kirk Avondoglio took first place in the state FFA Creed Public Speaking competition. The event requires participants to recite the creed in front of a ...
By TOM HAYDON
July 13, 2018NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Over a stretch of nearly 70 years, Geoffrey the Giraffe at Toys R Us stores was the symbol of happy times for generations of children, and now he may provide those same feelings for children coming to a hospital.
"From this day forward, Geoffrey stands tall in our lobby to encourage our smallest patients to smile when they enter our facilities," said John ...
By LYNN GARAFOLA
Getting ready to remodel your New Jersey home's kitchen? Team Nest Builder shares these top 4 tips for maintaining your sanity (and budget)!
Expect the Unexpected
Even the best-laid plans go awry during a kitchen remodel--be prepared! Add a 10% cushion to your finanical plan for problems that may arise. In case something happens, this could save your time and budget.
Make A ...
By LYNN GARAFOLA
Team Nest Builder wants you to discover the beauty and diversity of Morris County’s Community Gardens through the people, plants, and planting techniques that make gardens thrive. It's Morris County Community Garden FREE Open Gates Weekend!
Tour the many gardens, discover how to start one in your town, and learn more about growing your own food. Enjoy food tastings and demonstrations ...
By LYNN GARAFOLA
Concerned that your family will no longer be able to afford the most precious piece of the American Dream – your own home? Let Team Nest Builder assuage your fears...
It’s not just a home’s price that determines its affordability--it’s also the monthly cost determined by the price and the interest rate on the mortgage used to purchase it.
Today, mortgage interest ...
By LYNN GARAFOLA
Team Nest Builder offers not one, but TWO enchanting homes this weekend---185 Milton Road on Saturday, and 28 Waters Edge on Sunday (1-3pm both days.) Seeking the perfect Sparta home? Make plans today! Want to learn more? Read on!
185 Milton Road: A Stately Sparta 4BR 2.5 Bath on 6+ Beautiful Acres
You’ll fall in love with this gorgeous 4BR, 2.5 Bathroom ...
By LYNN GARAFOLA
It’s time for the skies to explode in beautiful color as crowds “ooh” and “ahh”! Here, Team Nest Builder shares the scoop on the this week’s Lake Mohawk fireworks display and the Sparta 4th of July Parade. Join in the fun!
Lake Mohawk Country Club Fireworks
Grab your viewing spot early! Fireworks begin at dusk on Tuesday, July 3rd.
By ZACHARY ANDERSON
Summertime is here and upon us Sparta residents, bringing a variety of exciting events to our area. Well, Pass It Along is BACK with the 9th Annual Triathlon at Lake Mohawk Country Club, located in Sparta, on Saturday, July 28, 2018!
This athletic event draws in several hundred people, both participants and spectators, to Lake Mohawk. Volunteers are needed to assist with the event in ...
By BRITTANY ROCKENFELLER
“If you set a goal for yourself and are able to achieve it, you have won your race. Your goal can be to come in first, to improve your performance, or just finish the race it’s up to you.” – Dave Scott (Triathlete)
Join us on Saturday, July 28 at 7:00 am at the Lake Mohawk Country Club for the 9th annual Pass It Along Triathlon! ...
By TAPINTO SPARTA STAFF
NEWTON, NJ - The Sussex County Freeholders July 11 meeting video
By MATT BIRCHENOUGH
July 16, 2018MILLBURN, NJ — The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) is asking families to cast their lines and reel in some quality time this summer as part of the fourth annual Don’t Get Hooked on Drugs Online NJ Family Fishing Tournament.
The competition will be held from July 27 to August 5 as a way to encourage families to enjoy a day of fishing, while giving ...
