Crime & Safety

Impaired Driver, School Awards Top News

The week began with school contracts and ended with a snow storm, check out all that happened in our week in review.

While the winter storm closed out the week, there was much more than just the storm happening in the Hopatcong-Sparta area.

Hopatcong Aides Rewarded For Their Dedication

A group of aides with a long history of service to the district were honored.

Hopatcong School Board Delays Calendar Choice

The finalization of the calendar for next year is up in the air still as the debate continues.

Find out what's happening in Hopatcong-Spartawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

'Girls On The Run' to Encourage Female Youth

Organization promotes education, self-worth and physical fitness for girls.

According to police, this driver had taken a Xanax, dozens of cold pills and smoked pot before rolling into an intersection.

Find out what's happening in Hopatcong-Spartawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

School Contract Close for Support Staff

Board accepts state mediator's findings in talks with aides, support staff.

JCP&L Preparing for Winter Storm

As the storm approached, the utility vowed additional work crews would help restore service if necessary.


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