K9 Needs, Drunken Crash, Junior to Graduate Tops News

The last week of May left us with a mini heat wave, and the news was just as hot. Click on the headlines to read the full story in our week in review.

Cops Seek Help With K9 Unit as Training Ends

The Hopatcong Police department’s newest member, a K9 named Eli, will finish his training in June and be ready for the squad. The department, however, has exhausted the donations and fund set aside for Eli’s needs and is seeking some assistance from the public.

Junior to Walk in Sparta Graduation Ceremony

The Sparta Board of Education approved a measure that allows a junior to participate in the school’s closing ceremonies since she has completed all 120 credits necessary to receive a diploma.

Police arrived at a Geneva Trail home to find a car crashed into it and was parked on the lawn. The driver came back to the scene after leaving, only to be found under the influence and arrested for his actions, cops said.

Sparta May Call State on Service Electric

The Sparta Town Council has been waiting to speak with the town’s cable provider since Super Storm Sandy, and it’s getting frustrated. The town attorney said it would be applying more pressure to the company for a response.

$350K OK’d for Mohawk Lake Water Line Repairs

Among other capital projects, a water line infrastructure project was supported by the Sparta Township Council to get the go ahead to the tune of $350,000 in 2013.