Giving Back

NEWTON, NJ- The Sparta Education Association teamed up with Eric’s Deli and Catering to donate lunch to the frontline workers at Newton Medical Center on Friday.  SEA leadership, Sue Sawey, Sue Tessier, Ann Warhol and Bob Medina together with Eric Gonzalez brought the meal purchased with a grant from NJEA Pride, Sawey said.

“The Sparta Education Association was delighted to ...

SPARTA, NJ – Missing were the floats, marching band and crowds waving flags but Memorial Day was not forgotten.  A small crowd gathered in front of the monument at the Sparta VFW to remember on Monday at noon.

While it was disappointing to have to compromise the usual celebrations, “this is still the greatest country in the world,” Sparta VFW Commander Pete Litchfield ...

SPARTA, NJ – The residents of Knoll Heights were treated to a meal donated by the team of Franklin Sussex Auto Mall and the Mohawk House.  More than 160 meals of thyme and garlic roasted Black Label chicken breast from Pat LaFrieda, parsley mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli were prepared by Executive Chef Joe Sanfilippo.

Freeholder Josh Hertzberg and Mohawk House’s ...

SPARTA, NJ- The Sparta Ecumenical Food Pantry got a large donation this week.  The Sparta Police Chief Neil Spidaletto, Detective Lieutenant Terrence Mulligan, Mohawk House owner Steve Scro and executive chef Joe Sanfilippo brought a truck load of food to the First Presbyterian Church.

“It was very rewarding and amazing to see how organized and well thought out everything was once ...

SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ –  People in Sussex County might get to see New Jersey Air National Guard or NJANG jets pass overhead tomorrow during an “Air Force Salutes Flyover.”

The planes, from the NJANG’s 177th Fighter Wing and 108th Air Refueling Wing are planning to fly over 14 sites across the state as a tribute to medical workers fighting ...

SPARTA, NJ- A pair of twins decided to share their birthday with the Sparta Police Department.  On Tuesday, Evan and Emmanual turned five. They and their six-year-old big sister Estella brough pizza to the officers.

“Their father works for the Fire Department of New York,” mom said. “What a better way to celebrate their birthday than to say ‘thank ...

SPARTA, NJ- A Sparta High School Alumnus is doing his part to “flatten the curve,” while supporting children in need.  Jack Valentine began his efforts with University of Vermont classmate Angie Salvi selling t-shirts with a “Flatten the Curve” message and logo.

They expanded their efforts with a weeklong Flatten the Curve Virtual Run-a-thon “ 100% of the ...

SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – A truck load of meals departed from the Mohawk House on Thursday afternoon headed to the Newton Medical Center.  Nielsen Ford donated 150 “super comfort food” meals to the staff and first responders at the hospital.

Nurse Chris Alvarez said, “It was coordinated beautifully.  A lot of care went into it.”  He said the individually ...

SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – The coronavirus shutdown of schools and businesses has created pressures on the county food pantries.  In Sparta the Ecumenical Food Pantry serves not only the residents in Sparta but throughout the county as well.

Food Pantry Director, Valerie Machio said for their 30-year history the Sparta Ecumenical Food Pantry has relied on donations and volunteers.  ...