Fed up with illegal drug use and its negative impacts on the borough, a local group is taking action for a drug-free town.
The quarterback, recovering from shoulder surgery, says he wants to stick with the Jets.
'The tradition before the tradition' is sponsored by the Sparta Education Foundation and Krogh's Restaurant.
Local school children who crafted anti-drug slogans and artwork will have their work inspire kids all over the school district.
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College representatives gave HHS students and parents insight into the university admissions process.
Superintendent Cynthia Randina told eighth grade parents that the New Hopatcong offers academics, athletics, activities, arts, technology, and 'a family atmosphere found nowhere else.'
New head coach Wilson Cusano said the team had great successes despite this year's 7-13 record and that he looks forward to next year 'with enthusiasm and optimism.'
Christopher Carroll is praised by HBS superintendent and Widener University for showing leadership in physical therapy.
One of the area's premier charity-minded groups steps up to help teen musicians keep marching.
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Youth driver education program comes to MetLife Stadium Saturday.
Hopatcong High's varsity football coach looks back at his first season and how focusing on The Team led the local boys to success on the gridiron.
Tyler Manning, a sophomore at Ithaca College in New York State, was honored earlier this year too, when he was named a Dean's List scholar in the spring.
On Saturday, a Rockaway man downed 19 dogs with toppings in less than 30 minutes to earn the title.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
Anthony Fasano, 19, said he is grateful to have won the school board election, and rather than celebrating, he's getting right to work.
Found in the lake: hundreds of tires, countless cans and bottles, a lawnmower, a couple of bikes, a fishing pole, and a mannequin. It's all gone now, thanks to volunteers for the Lake Hopatcong Foundation event.
Rockaway resident and animal lover Susan Darrah alerted authorities of the deer's situation.
Dorothy Ruderman, running to raise awareness for US tennis and to honor her wrestling champ father, went the distance.
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Dorothy Ruderman will compete in her first 26.2-mile run this weekend.
Hudson Maxim School gets some sprucing up as part of the school's fall beautification project.
Lt. Mitch Ellicott, fresh from his latest deployment to Afghanistan, told teens that they are the captains of their own destinies and can, like him, make dreams come true.
Lake Mohawk lovebirds Neal Poquette and Jim Smith, committed to one another for four decades, made their union legal last week.
Dr. Benjamin Morrissey of Sparta was married in the Lone Star State this weekend.
Fresh produce event closes its season with Christmas in October and looks forward to next year.
Garden State ranks fifth on list compiled by dating site Cupid.com.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
The summit's theme, 'Connect with Kindness,' was suggested by Sparta Middle School students, who also celebrated Respect Week in early October.
High school marching musicians do their town proud.
The classbook 'Into the Spotlight' will be held up by Walsworth Publishing as a model middle school yearbook.
High school honors last month's outstanding students and staffers.
The fair, which ended Thursday, was sponsored by the Hopatcong Elementary Parent Teacher Organization.
Locavore event has its last gatherings for this year on the next two Saturdays.