And another week comes to a close in Hopatcong. And it wasn't slow. There was school legislation news, football talk and even a pep rally. Check out our week in review for more. Email tips to brendan@patch.com.
LOST AT HOME Hopatcong's football team had high hopes entering Friday night's contest with Mountain Lakes. The Chiefs had won their season-opener against Kinnelon. But the Herd proved to be too much for Hopatcong. Click here for photos. Click here for the story.
SCHOOL SPIRIT Hopatcong High School hosted its first pep rally in years on Friday. The result: A ton of happy students. Kids cheered on their fall sports teams, played games and shouted for their respective classes. Click here for photos. Click here for video.
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NO BULLYING Hopatcong school Superintendent Dr. Charles Maranzano said the state's new anti-bullying legislations—considered the nation's toughest—boosts what borough schools already do. However, it could become a burden on smaller districts like Hopatcong. Click here for more.
POT NEAR PARK? A Hopatcong woman was sentenced to 270 days in jail for twice selling pot to an undercover cop near Modick Park. Click here for the story.
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CHECKPOINT Nearly 1,000 vehicles went through Hopatcong's drunk-driving checkpoint on Sept. 2, police said. Two people were busted on heroin charges. Click here for the story.
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