Sparta

An 81-year-old woman was bitten on the leg Monday night and her English Springer Spaniel died.

Police called to the scene were able to locate the dog and bring it to an animal hospital, while the woman was taken to Newton Medical Center.

Authorities say a woman from New Jersey has been charged with producing, distributing, and advertising images of child sexual abuse.

The Sparta school district said it would release a "decisive" plan to return to full in-person instruction but it's not soon enough for some residents who threatened violence against teachers and administrators online.

After 99 years, Atlantic Cinemas has shuttered for good, due in part to "greedy film companies, Netflix," and the coronavirus restrictions of Gov. Murphy, according to the theater owner.

Concern over coronavirus continues to affect New Jersey schools, with two more districts suspending fall sports.

Too many teachers in Sparta made the decision not to come to school for there to be any actual classes taking place.

Sparta Police Officer Brian Porter has had the unique experience of delivering not one, but two babies in just over a month!

The township's new mayor is also a plaintiff in an ongoing lawsuit against his own police department.

Federal prosecutors say embezzled funds from his employer also went to the Sussex County man's home mortgage.