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'Winter Wonderland' Tradition Ends, Snowstorm Top Local News

A look at this week's top headlines in Hopatcong and Sparta.

'Winter Wonderland' Tradition Ends in Hopatcong

Family of Vito Castoro and council members remember the devoted community member's love for the borough and his elaborate holiday display.

Wednesday's storm caused hazardous driving conditions and resulted in over a dozen accidents in Sparta since the snow began to fall around 2 p.m.

The Hopatcong hot dog restaurant, located on Lakeside Boulevard, recently changed its design by replacing its menu boards, adding pictures to the walls, and improving the menu to make it easier and more exciting for customers when they step into the restaurant.

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No one was injured when a minivan burst into flames on Route 15 South Thursday afternoon, Sparta Police said.

A Newton man was caught with heroin and a knife following a motor vehicle stop Saturday, Sparta Police said.

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