Life Along the Wallkil River

Sparta Historical Society's spring exhibit at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum is the story of Sparta and its historic relationship to the Wallkill River. This exhibit illustrates the continuum of this relationship from the eighteenth into the twentieth century through artifacts, photographs, animal mounts pertaining to the natural environment, native inhabitants, and settlers, including the businesses, railroads, and industries that served the growing community. 2PM talk

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Sparta Historical Society
973-726-0883
spartahistoricalsocnj@gmail.com

Sun, May 13

1:00 pm — 4:00 pm

Add to My Calendar 05/13/2018 1:00pm 05/13/2018 4:00pm America/New_York Life Along the Wallkil River

336 Main Street Sparta, NJ 07871

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Sparta Police: No Seatbelt Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

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By TAPINTO SPARTA STAFF

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When the officer spoke with the 21-year-old Rubino smelled marijuana. Graham told Rubino he had pot in the car police report.

When ...

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SPARTA, NJ - A man from Hackettstown with an active warrant faces additional charges when officers stopped him because the registered owner of the car had a suspended license. On July 2 around 2 a.m. Police Officer Ericks Finley stopped a car registered to Shanicqui Nelson on Route 15 police said.

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By LESLIE HUHN

July 21, 2018

Editor:

Outgoing Freeholder Director Jonathan Rose announced on Facebook that Howard Burrell was deemed “not acceptable” by the Sussex County freeholder board to serve as trustee of Sussex County Community College.

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Hello Editor,
I have spent considerable time trying to find somewhere on Lake Hopatcong to bring my dog for a swim.
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By BRIE DUL WITH JENNIFER DERICKS

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LONG 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.

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US Junior Amateur: Chinn Earns Medalist and Top-seed honors, Misses Rain Delay, after Second Day of Stroke Play

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By LOU MONACO

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Tuesday’s Second Round Scores, playoff participants (8 for 3 spots)

Wednesday’s Round of 64 matchups

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FOSTER HOMES NEEDED FOR PUPS!

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By FUVER HOME DOG RESCUE

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TO ALL DOG LOVERS!

Our rescue group needs more foster families, would you like to help us?

Furever Home Dog Rescue needs foster homes! As a shelterless rescue, we don’t have a building where our dogs are housed until they get adopted. We are lucky enough to have loving foster families who open their hearts and homes to our dogs until they are placed. However, ...

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By LYNN GARAFOLA

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Many buyers are purchasing a home with a down payment as little as 3%.

You may already qualify for a loan, even if you don’t have perfect credit.

Take advantage of the knowledge of your local professionals who are there to help you determine how much you can afford. This means call Team Nest Builder’s Lynn Garafola at 973-222-3777 ...

By LYNN GARAFOLA

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By LYNN GARAFOLA

Team Nest Builder knows it’s easy for e-waste---tv sets, printers, laptops, etc.--to pile up. Here’s your opportunity to rid yourself of it in Sussex County! It’s the Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority E-Waste Collection Event! The scoop:

DATE:

Saturday, July 21st

TIME:

7 am - 2 pm

LIMIT:

Up to 5 Units per vehicle at no charge. Scale charges for ...

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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 ...

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By ZACHARY ANDERSON

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By ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM

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By TAPINTO SPARTA STAFF

NEWTON, NJ - The Sussex County Freeholders July 11 meeting video

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Fight Summer Slide with United Way’s Free Literacy Calendar

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July 21, 2018

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