Monday, April 15, 2013
Franklin man arrested Monday morning for having illegal prescription drugs, police report.
A Franklin man allegedly searching for cigarette butts was arrested for possession of prescription drugs, Hopatcong police reported. Kye Johnson, 38, was found leaning against the front door of St. Jude’s Church at 12:57 a.m. Monday with a flashlight, Lt. Thomas Kmetz said. When Johnson spoke with Officer David Kraus, he told the patrolman he was searching for cigarette butts in the ashtrays, Kmetz said. Johnson told Kraus he was not from the area and was watching a friend’s house, Kmetz said. For his own safety, Kraus patted down Johnson, who admitted he had drugs in his pocket, Kmetz said. Kraus then found morphine and oxycodone pills, Kmetz said. A search also found Johnson had a $500 outstanding warrant from Franklin, Kmetz said. …
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Meetings twice a week in the borough.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Did you know Alcohol Anonymous meetings happen in Hopatcong? Here are five things you should know about them. You Need to Know When: AA meetings are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 5:30 p.m. Sundays. You Need to Know Where: At the St. Jude's Church meeting room. You Need to Know How to Find AA Meetings Nearby: Would you rather travel out of town for a meeting? Click here to find them nearby. You Need to Know the AA Mission Statement: According to the organization's website: "Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There …
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Group meets at St. Jude's Church the first Saturday of each month to help each other out.
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
Need help, guys? The people at St. Jude's Church want to help. A "mens' sharing group" meets on the first Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m. to "discuss a topic and how it might affect their life," according to the parish website. The group gathers in the St. Jude's meeting room and often includes coffee and donuts. Registration not required. Just show up.
Friday, June 15, 2012
All-you-can-eat for $6 at St. Jude's sponsored by Knights of Columbus.
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Friday, June 15, 2012
You Need to Know What to Expect: Pancakes, French toast, eggs, bacon, sausage, orange juice, tea and coffee. You Need to Know How Much You Can Eat: It's a buffet. Go crazy. You Need to Know The Sponsor: St. Jude's Knight's of Columbus. You Need to Know Times: From 8 a.m. to noon at St. Jude's Sunday. You Need to Know Cost: The most important thing last: $6 a meal. Children younger than age 10 eat for free.
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Monday, May 21, 2012
Dozens walk Hopatcong's streets to show support for those in need Sunday.
With the dream of ending hunger around Lake Hopatcong, more than 50 people—and dogs—walked from Veterans Field to Modick Park in Hopatcong Saturday. Hosted by the Lakeland Churches Association, the walk's goal was to raise money for local food pantries. While official donation totals weren't immediately known, Pastor Dave Widmer of First Presbyterian Church of Berkshire Valley in Jefferson said it was the biggest turnout the walk had seen in years. Watch the video for more.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Trek from Veteran's Field to Modick Park Sunday to benefit the homeless and families in need.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
You Need to Know Who Benefits: Local homeless and families in need. You Need to Know When and Where: At 2 p.m. Sunday at the Department of Public Works parking lot. Walkers will then receive bussing to Veterans Field, the starting point. The walk will end at Modick Park. You Need to Know Who Sponsors the Walk: The Lakeland Association of Churches, of which St. Jude's Church is a member. "Our churches provide food, shelter and heating assistance year-round," according to the St. Jude's website. You Need to Know About the Pledge Sheet: You can find it here or by clicking on the PDF on the right. You Need to Know About Returning the Pledges: Bring them to Cathy Barger at the rectory or call 973-398-6377.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Family fun every Tuesday at St. Jude's Church in Hopatcong.
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Did you know there's game night in Hopatcong every Tuesday? No? Well, here are five things you need to know about St. Jude's Bingo Night.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Hopatcong's Catholic parish gets the record-books treatment from borough resident Rob Bond.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
St. Jude's Church in Hopatcong celebrated its 50th annniversary in 2008. The Catholic parish has seen a lot, watching the borough explode as a summer resort destination to a quiet suburban community with rural features. Hopatcong resident Rob Bond wanted to commemorate the occasion. So he created a 36-minute video detailing the history of the church, now led by Rev. George Gothie. Check it out and tell us what you think in the comments.
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
But not at the same time.
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
Hundreds will descend upon the Hopatcong State Park Saturday afternoon to jump in the water. No, they're not crazy. They're jumping to benefit area special-needs children. The event, hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Elks Lodge, will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Last year, the event raise more than $25,000. Wait. That's not your thing? Well, there's plenty happening around the borough, from bake sales to soccer registration and more. Check out "Get Out!," our weekly roundup of exciting things going on in area Patch sites. Leap in the Lake Where/When: The Hopatcong State Park at 1 p.m. Saturday Why go: Because you want to donate to help area special-needs children while leaping into a freezing cold Lake Hopatcong. Or because you want to watch …
Monday, December 19, 2011
Donate or browse coats on Wednesday at St. Jude's Church.
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Monday, December 19, 2011
Hopatcong families in need could get some help Wednesday. A borough Cub Scouts group will collect coats at its meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Jude's Church. The coats will also be available to borough families. The group will collect coats until Dec. 31, when they will be donated to Sussex District of Patriots Path Council. "We decided before we donate our coats collected to Sussex District we will let folks in town take a look at collection and first try to help families right here in town," Donna Strong said. Pack 194 will accept new and used coats. If you can't make the meeting and you'd like to donate or browse the collection, email denleaders@hopatcongpack194.org.
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Roseanne Marie S.
2:06 pm on Saturday, April 27, 2013
If Officer Kraus didn't search him and he robbed your house, you would be the first person to blame him for not doing his job. Lets be honest if I saw a man outside the church looking around with a flashlight at 1 am I would call HPD to let them know there was a would be thief with a flashlight looking to rob the church in the middle of the night. I don't get these comments sometimes. You can't … more ›