A Family's 'Thank You,' Talented Kids Topped Last Week's Hopatcong Headlines

Another week, another batch of can't-miss headline in Hopatcong. Feel like you missed something? Here's a chance for you to catch up on last week's biggest news. And don't worry. We'll continue following the most important stories and provide up-to-the-minute coverage as they develop. Got some tips? E-mail us at brendan@patch.com.

• HOPATCONG MURDER: Sunday marked a year since Hopatcong resident Alyssa Ruggieri, 22, was shot to death in her home. A Sussex County grand jury charged borough resident Giuseppe Tedesco, 25, with her murder. On Sunday, the Ruggieri family posted and a on Patch. We also detailed the
• WE LOVE HOPATCONG: We asked five Hopatcong residents why they love living in Hopatcong. Some said the lake. Others said the small-town feel. Check out the videos.
• TOP ATHLETES: Hopatcong High School honored its best winter athletes Thursday night in the auditorium, and Patch had . Also, three of the borough's best athletes.
• 'TOO SMART TO START': The Sussex County Center for Prevention and Counseling held a program for middle school students Tuesday .
• LITTLE KIDS, BIG TALENT: The Hopatcong Hawks seventh-grade girls basketball team . Also, the Jr. Chiefs wrestling program .