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Property Value Drop, Stolen Jewelry Tops News

Fatal fire, volunteer awards round out the news in Hopatcong and Sparta this week.

$581M Drop for 2013 Hopatcong Property Values

Housing crash, recession to blame for 29-percent drop, appraisal firm says.

Donors Thanked for $10K to Flanders Fire Survivors

The community responded to the tragedy that claimed two lives in Flanders by donating to help cover funeral and recovery expenses.

Hopatcong police report a 28-year-old resident pawned off stolen jewelry.

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Sparta's Van Kirk House May See Inmates Help

Historical Society plans conversion of 1790s home to a museum and township officials may ask the county inmate labor program to provide some of the work.

Sparta Could Spend $50K on Waste Water Study

White Deer Plaza facility is at end of useful life, town says.

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Sparta Squad Answered 20% More Calls With Paid Workers

Two part-time paid medical technicians help cover daytime calls.

Volunteer Responders Honored by Hopatcong Council

CERT team acclaimed for service during and after Hurricane Sandy.

Township Council lays out plans for improvement in the township for 2013.


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