Officials said the water has been tested by an outside testing agency and was determined to be safe and suitable for human consumption.

Medical device company Sparta Biomedical has announced the successful implantation of its Ormi device in a first-in-human clinical trial. Designed to treat knee osteoarthritis, the device has ...

Events Sparta Town & Country Days returns in northern Kent County The festival, which is now in its 83rd year, kicked off Thursday night with a full weekend of activities planned.

The Road to Sparta, the first film collaboration of directors Barney Spender and Roddy Gibson, features in the Sports section of the festival. The premiere will take place on July 10 with the ...

Grand Rapids Sparta mom awaiting lung transplant dies; her story prompts hundreds sign up to donate organs Updated: Aug. 28, 2010, 6:25 p.m. | Published: Aug. 28 ...

If you're looking for the quintessential small-town vibe and family-friendly fun, it's time to clear some space for a fun event happening in Sparta on May 16-19.

Task Force Sparta teaches Humanitarian Mine Assistance training to AMISOM Troop Contributing Country By U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault October 1, 2016 ...

Noah Gordon is one of the most successful Southern Illinois natives deeply embedded in Nashville’s complex country music industry. The Sparta native won a prestigious Grammy Award for Best Roots ...

CARBONDALE -- Cross country runners are already considered a different breed, a group whose minds are wired a little differently than the rest of the population.

The "Live Huge" bus has been traveling the country and will complete its monthlong tour Saturday in Sparta.

Sparta's ever-popular Town & Country Days is back! Get ready for the 83rd annual festival happening May 16 through 19.