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The Sparta Independent | The local newspaper for Sparta, NJ
4 days ago · Unlike his most famous counterpart, Stonewall, a groundhog at Space Farms Zoo & Museum in Wantage, did not see his shadow Sunday, Feb. 2. Space Farms is a family business run by state Sen. Parker Space, R-24.
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UPDATED: Schools closed, delayed today
1 day ago · Schools will be closed in Newton, Sparta and Vernon on Thursday, Feb. 6 because of the expected winter storm. Also closing are High Point, Lenape Valley and Kittatinny regional high schools. Sussex County courts also will be closed. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather ...
Steinhardt to be U.S. Attorney - spartaindependent.com
Jan 28, 2025 · State Sen. Douglas Steinhardt, R-23, is expected to be the next U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. Steinhardt, 56, has served as the part-time Sussex County attorney since June 2021. He is a partner in the law firm of Florio Perrucci Steinhardt Cappelli Tipton & Taylor. He was unopposed ...
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Year in Photos 2024 - spartaindependent.com
Jan 2, 2025 · From left, Thomas Snyder was promoted to captain; Joe Antonello and Frank Schomp to lieutenant; and Scott Elig, Steve Guido and Tim Lynott to sergeant during a Police Department ceremony Aug. 30 at Sparta High School.
Santa sightings, last-minute shopping - spartaindependent.com
Tuesday, Dec. 24. Santa Claus is Coming to Town: Santa will tour with the Ogdensburg Fire Department.Time to be announced. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: Service features harpist and brass ensemble at 9 p.m. at West Milford Presbyterian Church, 1452 Union Valley Road.. Wednesday, Dec. 25. 14th annual Christmas Day dinner: From 1 to 4 p.m., the Wantage United Methodist Church will serve a ...
Water rate increase approved - spartaindependent.com
Jan 8, 2025 · The Township Council unanimously approved an ordinance to increase the water rate at its meeting Dec. 10. The rate rose to $4.73 per 1,000 gallons of water consumption Jan. 1. It will rise to $4.85 per 1,000 gallons of water consumption in 2026 and to $4.97 per 1,000 gallons of water consumption in ...
N.J. declares drought warning - spartaindependent.com
Nov 19, 2024 · With wildfires burning after its driest September and October ever, New Jersey declared a drought warning Wednesday, Nov. 13.. Amid historically low precipitation, above-average temperatures and deteriorating water-supply conditions, Gov. Phil Murphy and Shawn LaTourette, commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), strongly encouraged the public to reduce water use.
Council urged to preserve land - spartaindependent.com
Aug 28, 2024 · Nearly two dozen residents urged the Hardyston Township Council to find a way to preserve open land on Lasinski Road rather than permit development there.