Saturday, September 29, 2012
Other headlines include gun stolen from home, union says it would accept aide, custodian offer.
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Saturday, September 29, 2012
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. 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 …
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Other headlines include man airlifted from motorcycle crash, former NFL receiver delights youngsters.
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Saturday, September 22, 2012
Residents raise concerns about safety and privacy, but generally want action on size of deer herd. The borough’s school district has received 21 requests from local students who wish to attend Lenape Valley Regional High School starting next September. A 30-year-old Lake Hopatcong man was airlifted from Lenape Valley High School after the motorcycle he was riding crashed on Sparta Stanhope Road in Hopatcong, police said. Ex-Giants and Jets receiver–and current hopeful–thrills seventh grade Warriors. A 16-year-old Hopatcong resident allegedly smashed through a local deli's window, stealing cartons of cigarettes, rolling papers and cash. Drawdowns of Lake Hopatcong—both the annual 26-inch and the five-year 60-inch—weighed heavily on the …
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Other top headlines include jury selection begins in murder trial, resident knocked unconscious.
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Saturday, September 15, 2012
BOE says health care contribution language in contract needs resolved, while union says new state law makes language unnecessary. Hopatcong High School was locked down after regular school hours after the discovery of what initially was believed to be live ammunition. A week after a plea request by the defense was rejected, jury selection has begun in the trial of the man accused of killing a Hopatcong woman in 2010, according to a report. Roxbury resident charged in alleged altercation that left Hopatcong man unconscious and bloody with broken bones in his face, according to police. The borough bid a heartfelt farewell to K-9 police officer Rosco, who died in July after serving since 2005. A Hopatcong man who became lost after entering …
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Other headlines include resident killed on Route 80, police say parents hindered missing daughter's arrest.
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Saturday, September 8, 2012
A week before the murder trial that could send his client to jail for 30 years, the attorney for accused killer Giuseppe Tedesco, asked the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office if the state would discuss a plea of aggravated manslaughter, a query that was rejected. According to her attorney, Hilary Gorzelnik will eventually return to her job as a physical education teacher at Hopatcong High School, a report said. A Hopatcong man was killed when he was hit by two cars while walking across Route 80 at night in Rockaway Township, police said. A Hopatcong woman who was wanted on an outstanding warrant was reported missing by her parents, but when she returned home the parents led authorities to believe she was not there, Hopatcong Police said. …
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Other headlines include borough man allegedly assaults cops, marching band makes comeback.
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Saturday, September 1, 2012
A large turnout at the latest BOE meeting saw parents question Hopatcong High School's ranking in New Jersey Monthly magazine. Board members agreed with the need for change, defending recent efforts that have gone into improvements over many areas. They also asked for residents to come forward to join a task force for improvement. Joe Martinek Sr. says former Hopatcong standout is determined to keep football dreams alive. A Hopatcong man resisted arrest and assaulted cops after responding to a reported disturbance on Windsor Avenue, according to Hopatcong police. He also allegedly said "are you ready for fun?" before five officers detained him at headquarters. Hopatcong's marching band is back in full swing this year with 55 students from …
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Other top headlines include BOE-administrator contract reached, police looking for help regarding damaged vehicles.
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Sunday, August 26, 2012
A drunk man crashed his boat into another vessel in the River Styx cove area of Lake Hopatcong near Pavinci Italian Grill night, according to Hopatcong police. Hopatcong High School was ranked 289th out of the 328 state public high schools listed by New Jersey Monthly magazine this year. Hopatcong High School graduate and the state's all-time high school rushing champ Joe Martinek is making a name for himself with one area NFL team and against another. The Hopatcong Police Department is asking residents for their help regarding a series of incidents they say left three vehicles damaged in the area of Temple, Jefferson and Columbia Trail. The Board of Education it has reached an agreement with the district’s 11 principals and supervisors on…
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10:09 am on Sunday, August 26, 2012
I think it was being towed by a rescue truck. I heard the crash, went outside to look and saw the rescue truck circle around and come back. The boat did have Hopatcong Fire Department lettering on the side. more ›