Aspiring entrepreneurs will take center stage at Alleghany Pitch Night held at Muddy Creek Music Hall & Café on Main Street in Sparta and presented by the Wilkes Community College Small Business Center from 6-9 p.m This event will feature previously selected participants pitching their business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win cash prizes Alleghany Pitch Night is designed to support and cultivate the entrepreneurial spirit within the community providing a platform for local talent to shine Attendees will witness firsthand the presentation of business concepts by entrepreneurs The event is open to the public, but tickets are required for admission. Secure their tickets by contacting the Wilkes Community College Small Business Center at lsbrintle336@wilkescc.edu or by calling 336-838-6166 "We are thrilled to bring Alleghany Pitch Night to Muddy Creek Music Café and Music Hall and our community," said Laurie Brintle Jarvis "This event is a testament to the thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in our community and underscores the importance of fostering innovation to drive workforce development." Stay Informed: Sign up for our newsletter so you can receive news updates every publication day Sign up today to have our e-edition delivered to your inbox there are no recent results for popular videos there are no recent results for popular commented articles House Select Committee is recommending that the General Assembly change a state law forcing districts to start school the Monday closest to Aug 26 and end no later than the Friday clo… Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: families and members of the university community gathered once again for a powerful and symbolic tradition: the university’s second annual Ring Ceremony Held at the Sorensen Fountain — just steps from the John C where the inaugural event made history during the fall 2024 semester — the ceremony honored students receiving the official USC Upstate class ring The ring stands as a tangible symbol of perseverance pride and connection to the Spartan family This year’s event built on the momentum of the university’s newest tradition offering another opportunity to unite past present and future generations of Spartans As each student was called forward to receive their ring cheers from families and classmates filled the air — reinforcing the close-knit supportive community that defines USC Upstate Chancellor Bennie Harris reflected on the significance of the moment “Your class ring represents the countless hours you’ve spent studying “It’s a shared symbol — one that connects you to fellow alumni across the country and around the world I hope you’ll reflect on the path that brought you here and the potential you hold.” Student Government Association Vice President Zachary McQueen shared insight into the ceremony’s evolving traditions we begin new traditions all the time — like this ring ceremony “While the fountain dip symbolizes your bond with Upstate the true value lies deeper — it captures late nights lasting friendships and the mentors who encouraged you to reach higher.” One of the most memorable moments came during that iconic dip when students gathered in a circle and lowered their ringed hands into the water That unified gesture marked their official welcome into a legacy that transcends graduation — a lifetime bond with their alma mater students wear the ring with the shield facing themselves until graduation when it is turned outward to face the world Vice Chancellor for University Advancement RJ Gimbl brought the ceremony full circle “Our community is stronger because of the people in it — students “This ring is a symbol of belonging and of the values that make USC Upstate a place like no other.” the Ring Ceremony stands as a heartfelt tribute to student achievement and university pride — an annual celebration that will continue to unite Spartans for generations to come More photos from the ceremony can be found on our Flickr album .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Will Harrigan | For NJ Advance MediaGoals came at a premium in Sparta on Saturday fourth-seeded Sparta notched a 5-4 victory over fifth-seeded North Hunterdon in Hunterdon Warren Sussex quarterfinal action in Sparta Eddie Brown scored a hat-trick to pace the Spartans who are now 6-6 and onward to Tuesday’s semifinal round Adam Teixeira won eight of 11 face-offs for the winners in this one North Hunterdon fell to 5-9 with the defeat The N.J. 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Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students. Tickets go on sale two weeks ahead of opening night. The play is directed by Katie McDaniel ’25, co-produced with The Order of Furman Theatre and will be mentored by Furman’s Aaron Ballard, adjunct professor of theatre arts. Win, survive or break, the Trussup County Spartans, a team of high school wrestlers, is hungry for victory. As the days until regionals tick down, the coach’s high expectations rise to a new extreme, making everyone on the team vie for a way to go to state, even as their world turns into a pressure cooker. Manchester and Charlie’s sibling rivalry is at its all-time high, self-proclaimed alpha guy Athens is about to fight everyone on the team, and a secret relationship attempts to navigate the battlefield of high school wrestling. But is it worth it? Everyone wants to win, but at what cost? “Sparta” is a new play that dives into the contemporary life and ideas of high schoolers as they clash through their perceptions of themselves and each other. They do so by exploring masculinity and how it has affected social norms, competition and family in the world of American athleticism in public high schools. The Inglewood Police Department responded to a call reporting a shooting at 8911 Aviation Blvd. at 3:39 p.m. Two women were taken to a trauma center in Long Beach in critical condition, a spokesperson for the L.A. County Fire Department said. Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr. said that a male suspect was taken into custody in Koreatown around 5:45 p.m. The Los Angeles Police Department made the arrest after police in Inglewood shared a description of the suspect’s license plate and vehicle with partner agencies, he said. The suspect, whose name was not immediately released, is believed to be a former employee, Butts said. The man was reportedly wearing clothing that resembled a security guard’s uniform and was armed with a rifle, he said. Both women were employees at the college, but their specific roles and what led to the shooting was not clear. “The crime motive was related to the employment at the school,” said Butts, a 19-year veteran of the Inglewood Police Department. “It was not a random act of violence.” A 9mm shell casing was recovered from the campus, he said. “Situations like this are very jarring for a community because it promotes a sense of randomness and threatens safety,” Butts said. “This is a college campus; you see no reason that there would be this type of crime at school.” Police spent more than an hour going from room to room on the campus in search of a suspect or additional victims, but did not find anyone, authorities said. Inglewood police said they cleared the campus about 5:15 p.m. A student at the school told ABC7 News that he and his classmates were told to shelter inside a campus building for about 90 minutes. “Everybody kind of got terrified at once and I just feel like we really couldn’t panic,” he told the station. “We really had to just kind of stay cool and the police were here to do their job and we just didn’t want to intervene, so I hope everybody that was involved is safe.” Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology’s Inglewood campus is a trade school specializing in aviation maintenance education. Located a mile from Los Angeles International Airport, the campus offers an 18-month diploma and a 22-month associate degree to teach students how to repair and overhaul aircraft components and systems in preparation for Federal Aviation Authority certification exams. Campus President Christopher Becker told ABC7 that there is 24/7 security on campus and regular safety drills, fire drills and earthquake drills. “We’re an aviation school, so safety is one of the things that we focus on the most,” Becker told the outlet. “It’s a nice community of students and teachers and staff. We all get along really well, care about one another deeply and so this is hard on all of us.” Clara Harter is a breaking news reporter at the Los Angeles Times. Previously, she covered politics and education for the L.A. Daily News. While at the Daily News, she published a series on fentanyl addiction that won a first-place investigative journalism award from the L.A. Press Club. Harter majored in political science and Middle Eastern studies at Columbia University. She loves surfing and, when not reporting, can most likely be found in the ocean. Andrew J. Campa is a member of the Fast Break team at the Los Angeles Times, having previously covered the Eastside and San Gabriel Valley. Before, he worked at several medium and small daily newspapers and has covered education, sports and general news. He’s a proud University of Alabama (#RollTide), Cal State Fullerton and Pasadena City College alumnus. Entertainment & Arts Sports Television California Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Photo by: MSU Baseball Social SquadThis Week In Spartan Athletics – April 294/29/2025 5:13:00 PM | General A post shared by Michigan State Men's Tennis (@msu_mtennis) A post shared by Michigan State Women's Golf (@msu_wgolf) A post shared by Michigan State Baseball (@msu_baseball) A post shared by Michigan State Softball (@msu_softball) A post shared by Michigan State Rowing (@msu_rowing) The gunman walked into an office at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology on Friday and opened fire on the two victims with a handgun, said Inglewood Mayor James Butts, a former police chief for the city of Santa Monica. “This was not any act of random violence in the city,” Butts told The Times. “This was an act of workplace violence.” The suspect drove away from the campus in his car, but was taken into custody by Los Angeles police Friday night in Koreatown after Inglewood police shared a description of the suspect’s license plate and vehicle with partner agencies, according to Butts, who said Figueroa was in custody in Inglewood’s city jail. He is being held on a $1-million bail in connection to the shooting, according to jail records. The two victims were taken to a trauma center in Long Beach, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, which didn’t release their names. Butts said one of the victims was a dean at the college and was in critical condition. The other works at the college as a receptionist and she was taken to the hospital and was stable, he said. “We feel terrible for the families of these two ladies,” the mayor said. Butts said there wasn’t a clear motive for the shooting, but noted Figueroa has been employed at the Inglewood campus for a short time as an unarmed security guard. The handgun believed to be used in the shooting is in Figueroa’s vehicle and police plan to search for the weapon once they secure a search warrant Saturday, Butts added. A 9mm shell casing was recovered at the campus. Police spent more than an hour going from room to room on the campus in search of a suspect or additional victims, but did not find anyone, authorities said. Inglewood police said they cleared the campus about 5:15 p.m. Campus President Christopher Becker told ABC7 that there is 24/7 security on campus and regular safety drills, fire drills and earthquake drills. “We’re an aviation school, so safety is one of the things that we focus on the most,” Becker told the outlet. “It’s a nice community of students and teachers and staff. We all get along really well, care about one another deeply and so this is hard on all of us.” Nathan Solis reports on breaking news with the Fast Break team at the Los Angeles Times. 3B Media105.7 The HOG / Spirit 101.9/ 93.3 The Ranch94.1 The VIBE / 98.9 The WOLF37 South DriveCrossville Phone: 931-484-1057Fax: 931-707-0580 pilot Jonathan Braun and passengers Dylan Clay Davis and Kelsie Lynn Davis from Alabama died in a small plane crash in Sparta on Saturday before noon The crash site was located in a field off Almyra Road after a pilot spotted it from the air sees 90-300 daily operations and hasn’t had a fatal accident in 15-16 years The NTSB and FAA began investigating the cause of the crash on Sunday From Cumberland County Sheriff's Office: This morning law enforcement was alerted to a report of… Corporal Logan Janow responded to a fraud report… Corporal Ben Griffin of the Fairfield Glade Police Department responded to… Phone: 931-484-1057Fax: 931-707-0580 Website by: 3B Media in association with Maximum Site Design Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article of the right of the separate villages to exist as political units) but it is doubtful that Sparta even bothered to formulate any such justification It would have been too hollow a reply to the more-obvious interpretation that it was simply exploiting its supremacy to infringe on the autonomy of the Mantinean polis The occupation of the Cadmea was a famous instance of Spartan high-handedness; indeed it produced such a revulsion of feeling that Sparta lost its leadership of Greece Had Phoebidas’s act been promptly disowned by Sparta approached the matter solely from the point of view of Spartan advantage; he once again posed the question of whether the action had been good or bad for Sparta with the result that Phoebidas was punished with a fine but then reemployed elsewhere which prefigure the formation of the Second Athenian Confederacy The charter of the new confederacy was issued at the beginning of 377 Athens was right to suspect Spartan anger; an attempted raid on the Piraeus by the Spartan Sphodrias at this time is best seen as a response to the new mood in Athens Once again Sparta did not pursue the offender Yet the charter says nothing about Persia or the satraps in so many words; that would have been too provocative given Athens’s naval weakness at the time it is likely that a clause actually spelled out an intention to remain within the structure of the King’s Peace But this is not quite certain because the relevant lines were subsequently erased probably in a moment of Panhellenist ardour and “unfavourable stelae” (inscribed pillars) were to be taken down (Perhaps this is a reference to grants of the right to own land in the empire that much or any land had survived in Athenian hands after the end of the empire in 404 and the importance of this clause may be merely symbolic.) Except for the pledge against private cultivation of land outside Attica every one of these pledges was to be broken sooner or later There is even a hint by an orator of a private Athenian estate on the island of Peparethus and thus one perhaps should make no exceptions at all The very existence of a Sacred Band was militarily significant indicating that Spartan professionalism was now being copied by others who would soon overtake Sparta notably the “Panhellenist” Xenophon.) This time Athens’s improved position was acknowledged in a clause specifically giving it the leadership by sea Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSPARTA (WEAU) - UPDATE: Sparta police are releasing more information following an investigation into online threats to a Sparta middle school the Sparta Police Department and Sparta Area School District received reports of online threats to students at the Meadowview Middle School Law enforcement investigated the online posts Sparta police say the gun seen in one post was located and found to be a toy gun Investigation showed that one suspect was responsible for the threatening posts It was determined the posts came from a “burner,” or fake account/name the posts appear to be made by a 13-year-old Meadowview student but the account is a fake account using the student’s name The 13-year-old student is a victim in this case and had no knowledge of the posts and no participation in creating the posts This incident has been determined to be targeted harassment against the 13-year-old student The suspect in this case has been identified as a 14-year-old The Sparta Police Department is recommending charges of identity theft – harm reputation swatting – false reporting of an emergency placement of the minor and final charges will be determined by Monroe County Human Services The Sparta Area School District will determine any discipline within the school district (WEAU) - Sparta police say they received reports of online threats to a Sparta school the Sparta Police Department was informed of online threats to Meadowview Middle School Sparta police say they do not believe there is a credible threat at this time If you see or hear of any potential safety issue at one of Sparta’s schools contact the Sparta Police Department at 608-269-3122 as teams continue to punch their tickets for the second round of the tournament Several former Michigan State Spartans made this season's playoffs with their teams including forward Xavier Tillman with the Boston Celtics The Celtics are still the team to beat going into this playoff process as they are looking to defend their championship Following a 61-21 record in the regular season Tillman and the Celtics are still looking like the team to take down if another champion wishes to be crowned Tillman is in his second season with the Celtics as he was a part of the championship squad last season his role decreased this past season when it came to the production aspect seeing the least amount of average points scored per game since debuting in 2020 the MSU product was only able to average one point scored per game in 33 games Tillman was primarily used as a defender rather than a scorer Averaging less than two rebounds per game during the regular season Tillman had to find a way to contribute to his team as they looked to raise back-to-back championships in the air through five games played for Boston in the playoffs the former Spartan has yet to touch the court Through eight games played during the playoffs a season ago, Tillman was able to score 1.5 points per game and averaged less than 10 minutes on the court. From being a part of the championship-winning team to just sitting on the bench, how can the MSU product contribute Well, if the Celtics are going to stick around the playoffs for a while as they did last season the former Spartan could be seeing time on the court in the next round giving some of his teammates a minute to breathe Any way that he can find himself on the court The Celtics await the winner of the Detroit Pistons-New York Knicks series as they play game six in Detroit later today DOMINIC MINCHELLADominic Minchella holds a communications degree from Eastern Michigan University. He is a former MLB writer and joins our team ad an NFL/College team reporter on Sports Illustrated The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER SPARTA — At first glance, the cube of metal on the table looks like what a 12-year-old might build with the aim of using every last piece of a new Erector set But as explained by a team of Sparta High School students there was a purpose to everything jammed into the 8-inch square assemblage of metal bars wheels and hooks that zipped through a practice course at the school last week this robot − named "Mirage" − and its human team will have to fend off disabling "me first!" attacks from other devices while it tries to grab rubber rings and deposit them on sticks to gain points The eight students on the Sparta 5249 Z Mirage team recently won the New Jersey state championship in their class. Next up is the VEX Robotics World Championship in early May in Dallas where they will compete with squads from 53 other countries this will be the sixth time in Sparta Robotics' 13-year history that one of its teams has reached Worlds the one thing I’ve always worked toward was the chance to go to Worlds − and now that it’s actually happening a senior and one of the team's mechanical engineers "Getting here with a team full of friends makes it even more special.” who teaches applied technology at the school the team includes robot driver Mahanth Chintha and mechanics Liam Askin Yahet Ferrer and Shannon Lloyd along with Amiel The group has established a GoFundMe page to help with expenses of the trip The rules of the competition are simple: build a remotely operated robot that will compete within a 12-by-12-foot arena to pick up the rings pile them on a stacker and move the stack to a designated scoring area There will be other robots on the playing field and box out their competition as they try to amass the most points teams will also be scouting their opponents both to see how they they operate and also to figure out which one would be a complementary partner for the final rounds "We also look for YouTube videos of other competitions what other teams are posting," Askin told a reporter during a visit to the school with the highest finishers in the prelims getting to pick a partner first There could be 40 or more teams at a competition Then teams must quickly learn to work together think it’s just the technical or the programming part of it," said Lloyd "But I think you learn pretty quickly how the soft skills of communication play a huge role as well." While the robots are not designed to do damage there is a lot of "pushing and shoving" going on as the machines work to pluck and stack the rings A plexiglass hook on the front of Mirage is designed to drop into the center of a ring and tow it away from a wall or out of a corner applications and what has gone into building the robot compiling a notebook which is also judged at competitions Judges also conduct an interview session where the team is quizzed on how the robot was constructed and other aspects of research and design Meola said this team has piled up more awards at its various competitions than any previous Sparta Robotics squad including a design award in the state championships More: Which high schools are NJ’s esports champions? being the most accomplished Sparta team and qualifying for Worlds is the perfect way to cap off my senior year," he said "It's an incredible feeling to see all our hard work and dedication pay off on the biggest stage." "We had an incredible season," added Chintha we strengthened our teamwork and gained valuable experience." I am so glad the competition is not over yet and we still get to work together and experience this amazing event as a team."  said Andrini Email: bscruton@njherald.com Twitter/X: @brucescrutonNJH This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Only one Spartan is heading to the NBA Combine this year The official NBA Combine invitation list was revealed on Friday and only one Spartan was included: Jase Richardson This means Michigan State guard Jaden Akins will not be in attendance after a solid career with the Spartans Richardson starred for the Spartans in his lone season at Michigan State as a true freshman He entered the starting lineup in the back half of the season and quickly became Michigan State's top scoring threat He finished the season averaging 12.1 points per game and is considered a fringe lottery pick in this year's NBA Draft Akins also had a solid final year at Michigan State where he led the Spartans in scoring with 12.8 points per game He averaged 11.1 points per game across his final three seasons at Michigan State with this past year being his highest scoring average is unlikely to get drafted and could have used the NBA Combine to help raise his draft stock He will at a minimum get a look during NBA Summer League should he go undrafted The NBA Combine will take place from May 11 - 18 in Chicago The NBA Draft will be held on June 25 and 26 Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5 Michigan State made headlines this week when it announced the parting of ways with athletic director Alan Haller who has served four years as AD for the Spartans Haller issued a statement acknowledging and addressing the decision Haller highlighted disagreements with "individuals in positions of significant influence" as a major factor in his dismissal Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Andrew Brewster on X @IAmBrewster OneFootball's home page Search Settings Sign In Sign InJoinSparta Rotterdam V FC Twente Preview: FC Twente aiming for first win in six against Sparta Rotterdam | OneFootballGet Belgian & Dutch Football News After a dire run of form, manager Joseph Oosting has acknowledged that his Twente side must be much better if they are to attain continental football next season. As reported by Voetbal International Oosting said: “Everyone knows that it has to be better “But it is true that we have had to shift in crucial positions in the team and that is never beneficial. That is a difference from last year.” Twente will have to do without Sam Lammers for the remainder of the season after he dislocated his shoulder in training Sitting 5th in the table and almost assured of a Play-off place it’s key that their players remain fit and they pick up points in the last few games to gain some much-needed momentum Another piece of bad news for The Tukkers is the confirmation of Sem Steijn’s summer move to Feyenoord. Regarding the sale of Eredivisie’s top scorer that is what we stand for and we succeeded with Sem For Sem it is a great step towards the top of the Netherlands Twente travel to Rotterdam to take on a Sparta side who are pushing the Play-offs and picked up a valuable point against Leaders Ajax last week is in a positive mood ahead of the clash against his son’s current team Reported by Voetbal International, he said: “We are simply going to try to finish as high as possible We know about the toughness of the programme although I have said from the start that we can get points in all those matches.” Sparta come into the match unbeaten in seven and sit in 10th five points off 8th place with a game in hand With the last meeting between the clubs ending in a 1-1 draw back in August Sparta will be incredibly confident of continuing their excellent run under the stewardship of Maurice Steijn GBENeFN | Samuel Fabre Related NewsFeyenoord confirm the arrival of Eredivisie star Sem Steijn from FC Twente Exclusive: Mateo Joseph exit at Leeds United mooted by Sky Sports pundit Roma Concretely Interested in Dynamic Twente Star Jeremie Frimpong to Liverpool: Price 'revealed' for summer transfer as Trent Alexander-Arnold confirms exit Journalist Confirms Liverpool’s Stance on Luis Diaz Contract Talks Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest: Eberechi Eze scores as Eagles get ready to peak in FA Cup final Glasner will be content with his side’s performance against a team chasing Champions League qualificationCrystal Palace had their chances and could have nicked it late on, but a 1-1 draw... 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Six candidates will compete for two seats on Sparta's township council Tuesday, with a developer's proposal to build a warehouse complex in town among the chief issues elections for town office are non-partisan meaning candidates do not run as Republican or Democrat they can choose to be bracketed with another candidate as all six contenders have done this year Three tickets are running together for spots on the five-person council: Sussex County 2024 Election Guide: Who's running, how to vote early More: Contentious Sparta race highlights Sussex County school board elections. See who's running The New Jersey Herald asked each candidate to answer a series of questions about their backgrounds and priorities Background: I'm a mother of two younger children and we have lived in Lake Mohawk for seven years Priorities if elected: My first priority is to put residents first by increasing communication between the residents and town council I helped form the subcommittee for the Master Plan rewrite which will help keep mega warehouses out of our town Assisting with the completion of this project is another top priority Experience: I served one term as the mayor's designee on the Planning Board in Sparta Community involvement: Since moving to Sparta volunteered at several functions including projects to keep our community beautiful and safe and charity events to help those in need What else should voters know?: I am a former officer of a nationwide union and have experience with strategic research and member involvement Background: I am 51 and live in Lake Mohawk I moved to Sparta with my husband and son from Staten Island who suffered from primary progressive multiple sclerosis but I quickly fell in love with Sparta’s serenity atmosphere and quality of life for my family Priorities if elected: My main focus is and will continue to be the Master Plan for Sparta My first goal will be to see the document through to completion and be sure ordinances align appropriately to the new Master Plan document I know we will get to where Sparta needs to be sustainable ratables and a walkable downtown are a priority With balanced development and much needed reformation projects we will be able to attract and keep businesses that can be sustained by creating a walkable downtown Safe passage by means of a walkable downtown doesn’t just facilitate commerce Residents are concerned about traffic and pedestrian safety I am also deeply concerned about the affordable housing numbers that have just been released by the Department of Community Affairs Because 60% of Sparta is in the Highlands Council’s preservation area there is not a large portion of our town that can be set aside for the 427 units proposed by the DCA Careful consideration must be given to the impact of this number on the infrastructure of Sparta and as a member of the Sparta Township Planning Board I have been working to balance the needs of our town and the state’s requirements appointed to the Sparta Township Planning Board and unanimously voted in as Chairwoman I am a member of the Master Plan Subcommittee and am involved in the historic undertaking of reworking the Master Plan which has not been accomplished since 1984 Reexaminations and amendments have not done enough for the Sparta of today That became painfully obvious when an application for a mega warehouse was presented in 2022 and I am looking forward to continuing to work closely with the community over the next several months to create a document that reflects the needs of the residents I have enjoyed the benefit of monetarily supporting charitable organizations such as: Celebrating Courage for the benefit of DASI (Domestic Abuse Service Inc.) and domestic abuse survivors; the Sparta Benevolent Society as a benefactor for their annual Casino Night; and the Lake Mohawk Ski Hawks as an annual boat sponsor Whatever time I’m not dedicating to my family or business is spent as a volunteer on the Sparta Planning Board reviewing and hearing land use applications and on the Master Plan Subcommittee promoting the Master Plan Survey and working with the community on creating a new Master Plan document What else should voters know?: I consider myself extremely fortunate to be able to take part in so many worthwhile organizations and causes I am an everyday person with everyday values and a small business owner who loves my town and shows it nor do I blame others for what’s happening Because I believe that anything can be achieved with communication and collaboration I prepare to do the work and get the job done Putting in sweat equity is how I serve my family I bring a unique perspective to problem solving Priorities if elected: Stop overdevelopment in town revise Sparta's current ancient master plan and promote open spaces Experience: Sparta Community Food Pantry; Lake Mohawk Preservation Board Community involvement: I have been a member of the Lake Mohawk Ski Hawks since the 1970's; spearheaded the building of the SHS Snack shack in 2001; sponsored many projects for the Sparta Diamonds softball as well as the SHS softball scoreboard What else should voters know?: My family moved to Sparta in the 1940's from Brooklyn and my father was part of Crane Co real estate until he opened his own Murphy Realty My mother taught at Helen Morgan for many years My mom instilled the love for our community into my heart and soul The serenity and beauty and community of Sparta will disappear if we don't stop the overdevelopment warehouses and selfish people that are opening us up to all of this Please vote for Mark Scott and Marjy Murphy to protect our open space Background: Quinn said she's lived in the Alpine section of Lake Mohawk for just over 30 years Priorities if elected: Establish a Source of Truth:In an age where misinformation spreads rapidly I am committed to creating a reliable source of truth for residents that will empower individuals to independently fact-check the opinions and information they encounter on social media promoting transparency and informed decision-making within our community it’s critical that everyone (on all sides of the issues) feels heard I remain committed to taking a balanced approach in decision-making based on research (facts) as well as discussion I remain committed to ensuring that every resident AND local business owner feels heard and represented Equally: Leverage my extensive experience for community success Draw on my extensive experience on the council and various boards to contribute insights to help Sparta effectively navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead Experience: Current member of Sparta Town Council; Sparta Mayor (2016 2021);  member of Planning Board (2016- 2022); current president Awards and Achievements: “Sussex County Outstanding Women Tribute” (2019); “Outstanding Spartan”(2021); Sussex County Mayor of the Year (2021); co-founder of Salute 07871 Hometown Heroes and Sparta Community Emergency Response Team Current Council Liaison To:  Recreation Advisory Committee Community involvement: Serving our community for three decades and had the privilege to work with hundreds of families thru volunteering as a coach and board member within the Sparta Youth Football and Cheerleading organization Cheerleading for four years; served as Booster Club Chair for Sussex County Community College Skylanders Football Program What else should voters know?: My running mate and I have applied our conservative values with positive results during our time in leadership: We have done what other candidates (past and present) have only promised by taking action to safeguard and balance the needs of our community (residents and businesses) without triggering costly litigation at taxpayers expense has lived in Lake Mohawk for 34 years; married to Marjy Murphy and father of two daughters both graduates of the Sparta school system Priorities if elected: Stop the mega warehouse. There are moves to be made to stop it. It is not a "done deal." Work on cleaning our water, which is over the EPA PFAS limit Secure new Master Plan and oppose new state COAH housing mandate for Sparta Continue fiscal austerity and support our fire 2006-2017; Sparta Business Development Board 2022-present; Freedom House (drug and alcohol rehab) Board Community involvement: I am in commercial real estate finance I have seen the negative impact of Mega Warehouses on communities Every warehouse I have financed is within three miles of an interstate highway Taxes will not go down with a new Mega Warehouse Let's keep Sparta the rural community it is Marjy Murphy and I have no other motives than to do the best for Sparta We are beholden only to Sparta residents to perform A $100 million federal lawsuit against Sparta will be decided in a courtroom Mayor Neill Clark told residents at the Township Council meeting April 8 ”It will not be decided by statements that we make here It will not be decided by stunts that some of the attorneys make try to pull in this forum “We will speak through our attorneys through filings in the court.” Clark said officials must balance a desire to be transparent with limits on public discussion of active litigation we speak through our attorneys and we speak in the court.” which in 2021 applied to build a rail-dependent warehouse at 33 Demarest Road the nonprofit organization Sparta Responsible Development (SRD) and anonymous people and corporations as defendants SRD and others of engaging “in an illegal conspiracy to delay obstruct and defeat the Diamond Chip application” during the past four years “You have repeatedly tried to force the Diamond Chip application to the Zoning Board by characterizing the project as a trucking terminal even though your own attorneys and planners testified that it was not,” he said The suit alleges that the defendants violated Diamond Chip’s constitutional and civil rights to a fair hearing tortiously interferred with its business opportunities and violated Internal Revenue Service rules “by using SRD as a political machine to churn out conflicted Sparta elected officials and board members.” Clark said the township is hiring attorneys to handle the suit ”The taxpayers of Sparta will be very well-represented as well as the people who have been sued.” The causes of the main Peloponnesian War need to be traced at least to the early 430s—the Great Gap period—although if Thucydides was right in his general explanation for the war the development of the entire 5th century and indeed part of the 6th were relevant No encouragement was given: Sparta was standing by the Thirty Years’ Peace and should be given (a little) credit for doing so For the period from 433 to 411 a vastly more-detailed narrative is possible than theretofore, but the reader should be warned that this freak of scale is due to one man, Thucydides, who imposed his view of events on posterity be artificial to write as if the information for this unique period were no better than that available for any other Corinthian and Athenian ships had already come to blows before the reinforcements arrived Then at Potidaea, a Corinthian colony, the Athenians demanded that the Corinthian magistrates be sent home. Potidaea revolted, and an unofficial Corinthian force went out to help. Potidaea was laid under siege by Athens. None of this yet amounted to war with the Peloponnesian League as a whole but the temperature was as high as it could be A congress of Spartan allies was convoked to discuss grievances against Athens The reasons for Pericles’ ascendancy remain a secret and that in itself makes it necessary to allow for a large element of “charismatic” leadership This impressed him deeply—and unduly—with the impotence and vulnerability of generals other than Pericles The destruction of Samos had been expensive—a four-figure sum in talents—and the siege of Potidaea was to cost 2,000 even with coined reserves of 6,000 talents at the beginning of the war Pericles can be criticized for not foreseeing this A further difficulty lay in the kind of regime Sparta itself could be expected to impose if successful One revealing reason for the failure of the big colony at Heraclea founded in 426 a project with a strongly anti-Ionian and propagandist element was the harsh and positively unjust behaviour of the Spartan governors too much in use by violent Spartan officers with too little self-control