Teachers Picket BOE Meeting, Civic Leader's Passing Mourned Top Local News

More Than 100 Teachers Picket BOE Meeting

The dispute between the Hopatcong Education Association and the school board landed before the board in the form of about 150 picketing union members.

Officials recall Vito Castoro's drive, love of town and family, and the legacy of good deeds he left behind

A handgun and hallow-point bullets were stolen from a correction officer's Hopatcong home after his garage door opener had been stolen from his car while it was parked on assignment in Newark the night before, according to police. 

Hopatcong Murder Trial Expected to Begin in Mid-October

Opening arguments in the trial of accused killer Giuseppe Tedesco may not begin until about a month after jury selection began in Sussex County Superior Court, according to a report.

The Hopatcong Education Association told the Board of Education Monday it would accept the board’s salary offer for paraprofessionals that board president Clifford Lundin mentioned on an article's comments section.

Choice School Competition to Attend Lenape Crowded

Hopatcong school board has accepted 21 applications for 15 seats at Stanhope high school.

School Task Force Deadline Approaching

So far 30 residents have expressed interest in joining group to help provide direction for the district.

Sparta Township Manager David Troast explained the goals he has set for gathering the necessary financial information and creating a review schedule to ensure the Township Council completes the 2013 municipal budget on time.

Now Sussex County has two towns that can share what's important to them.