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Missing Teen, 'Lucky' Runner Top April News
Convicted murderer appeals decision to be in court during sentencing.
April has come and gone, and so have the winter temperatures. It was a news-filled month with plenty of issues of note. Take a look at a handful of our most read stories from the month.
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Missing Sussex Teen Found in Boyfriend’s Home
A nine days-long search for a missing Sussex County teen ended with the girl found safely in her boyfriend’s Bloomfield home. Police learned her boyfriend was lying to police during the search.
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Boston Marathon Runner ‘One of the Lucky Ones’
Sparta’s Diane Carroll was just 0.7 miles from the finish line when two bombs detonated at the Boston Marathon on April 15. The scene was pure chaos, but Carroll, along with three other Sparta residents, made it out of the city safe and unharmed.
Hopatcong to Improve Water and Sewer System
Mayor and Council approved ordinances in April that would allow them to make capital improvements to portions of the town, such as roads, fire department buildings and the municipal complex.
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Tax Hike Questioned in Face of Home Value Drop
After a $580 million valuation drop in recent months, Hopatcong residents questioned their governing body why municipal taxes were increasing despite home values dropping.
Defense: Murderer’s Court Appearance a ‘Safety Issue’
The back and forth battle as to whether convicted murderer Guiseppe Tedesco should appear in court for his sentencing continues, with his defense attorney appealing a ruling that his presence be required, citing a safety concern as the reason the Hopatcong man should not be in court.
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