THIS WEEK'S SPOTLIGHT |
🗓️ Week of: July 14, 2026
In this issue: a Sparta boy found safe in Andover Woods, a heat wave rolling in for the back half of the week, the secret 1927 start of one of Sparta's favorite restaurants, and Guinness the Labrador is hoping for his fur-ever home. |
Trivia Question❓What year was Sparta Township named the safest place in New Jersey by SafeWise.com? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
Our Local News |
Stay Informed: Sparta Board Agendas & Minutes
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LOCAL NEWS
Missing Sparta Boy Found Safe in Andover Woods
Lake Mohawk Ski Hawks Wow the Crowd on July 4
Sparta Elks July 4 Parade Draws Big Crowds Despite the Heat
Lake Hopatcong Hosted a 'Big America 250' Boat Parade
Sparta Arts Concert Series Kicks Off with The Outcrops Sparta Police Break Down New E-Bike Laws for Parents |
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Quote Of The Day |
"Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability." - Sam Keen |
Sparta & Sussex County History Bite |
Here's one that might surprise you:
Next time you're grabbing a burger at Krogh's, know you're sitting in the very first commercial building ever built in White Deer Plaza. It went up in 1927, the same year Lake Mohawk itself opened, but it didn't start out as a brewpub at all.
Back then it was the Tea Room and Gift Shoppe, a cozy stop for the earliest Lake Mohawk visitors browsing the new plaza. It passed through a few owners before Frede Krogh bought it in 1937 and put his name on the place for good.
It took until 1998 for Krogh's to become one of the first brewpubs in the state, and the log cabin dining room you sit in today still carries that century of history in its walls. |
Our Local Weather |
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Support Our Local Sponsor |
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Let The Hungry Hearth elevate your next event with food that feels like home and tastes extraordinary.
Contact Amy today! Email:thehungryhearth@gmail.com |
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Fur-ever Friend Feature |
Adopt Me Today! |
🐾 Meet Guinness - Your New Fur-ever Friend!
Adopt Guinness Today!
He loves nothing more than a good walk and a run around the yard, and he greets every new person like they're his favorite person yet. He walks nicely on the leash and gets along well with other dogs, making him an easy fit for a lot of different households.
Senior dogs like Guinness are so often overlooked, but they tend to be some of the calmest, most grateful companions you'll ever bring home.
👉 Fill out an adoption questionnaire at www.fatherjohns.org/adopt
50 Father John’s Lane
Father John's Animal House is a no-kill, 501(c)(3) shelter supported entirely by donations. Every animal is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before adoption. |
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Our Local Events |
Please help support our local events: |
Tuesday, July 14
Thursday, July 16
Friday, July 17
🎳 Night of Bowling at Sparta Lanes - 6:00 PM, Sparta Lanes
Saturday, July 18
🎬 Movie Night - 8:00 PM, Lake Saginaw Beach
Monday, July 20
Thursday, July 23
Saturday, July 25
Friday, July 31
Saturday, August 1 |
Our Local Contacts |
EMERGENCY SERVICES |
Emergency - Police, Fire & Ambulance Call |
UTILITIES: |
Jersey Central Power & Light Sparta Water & Sewer Utility |
TOWNSHIP OFFICES |
Township Manager's Office Township Clerk Planning & Zoning Building Department Tax Collector Recreation Department Public Works |
COMMUNITY RESOURCES |
Sparta Public Library Chamber of Commerce Board of Education Sparta High School Department of Public Works |
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES |
Sparta Township Health & Senior Services |
Answer to Trivia Question |
Question: What year was Sparta Township named the safest place in New Jersey by SafeWise.com?
Answer: 2022. Sparta also landed at #7 safest town in the entire country that same year. |
How To Contact Us |
Newsletter Advertisements and Sponsorships Available! Contact Sparta Spotlight: Call or Text: (570) 856-8163 |
Note: We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of event details, business updates, and local news. However, plans can change! Please confirm with organizers or official sources before attending. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to keep our community informed and connected. |