Find Fresh, Never Frozen Turkeys for Thanksgiving

Don't want a frozen bird for Thanksgiving? Here is a list of farms and markets where you can shop local and get a fresh bird.

Women Wearing Flats Are at 50 Percent Increased Risk of Low Back Pain

Yelp's Top 5 Bars In and Near Hopatcong and Sparta: Do You Agree?

Interested in enjoying a quaff at a local bar or tavern this weekend? Here's how area drinkeries were ranked by Yelp users.

Deadly Domestic Dispute, Longtime Public Servant Dies Suddenly Top Regional News

'Housewives' Giudices face new charges, freeholder accused of campaign violations also make headlines.

Potential Nor'easter May Stall Holiday Traffic

Storm system expected to impact northern New Jersey Wednesday and Thursday.

Map: What Part of Town Has the Most Children in Poverty?

The map below shows a snapshot across town of the percentage of children living below the poverty line.

Holiday Recipe: Homemade Sourdough Bread and Compound Butter

Treat your dinner guests to something extra special this holiday with these recipes for orange cranberry butter and sourdough bread.

Hopatcong High School Gives Next Year's Freshmen A Warm Welcome

Superintendent Cynthia Randina told eighth grade parents that the New Hopatcong offers academics, athletics, activities, arts, technology, and 'a family atmosphere found nowhere else.'

Community Update

Twist on Thai cafe weekend special week of the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th!

10 Oldest Female Killers in NJ Prisons

These 10 women range from 63 to 75-years-old and are serving time in state prison for killing someone.

Former Police Officer Starts Graphic Design Business

Andrew Diamond started Diamond Graphixx in September.

Lois Paulus Dies at 81: Was Christian Broadcasting Network Prayer Counselor

Paulus' family said the mother of three and community volunteer celebrated her faith in every part of her life.

Donald L. Smith, 4-Decade Sparta Resident and Church Volunteer, Dies at 84

Army veteran Smith was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for 60 years.

Thanksgiving

Free Movie Night at Hudson Maxim, Blues Traveler Takes a Trip to the Newton Theatre

Your daily planner for Hopatcong and Sparta includes holiday crafting for kids at Sparta Library and sanitation pickup information for both towns.

Thanksgiving Safety Tips from Hopatcong's Fire Marshal

Fire official Rich Cook says special care must be taken when you prepare deep fried turkey, and whenever you cook.

Byram Township Schools is Approved as a School Choice District

FREE Smoke Detectors for Homeowners

[VIDEO] Tips for Creating a Gluten-Free Holiday Menu

Here's what to serve gluten-free guests for the holidays.

Map: Which Low-Income Families Are Without Plumbing?

The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of people living in poverty and the percentage of homes without plumbing across town.

Byram Township Schools is Approved as a School Choice District

'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire': Review, Interviews, Trailer

Watch an interview with Jennifer Lawrence and director Francis Lawrence. PG-13 film debuts Friday.

Epic Fail! The Funniest Thanksgiving Mishaps [SPONSORED]

Whether it’s a side dish that goes awry or a half-thawed turkey, Thanksgiving mishaps happen. Here are some of the funniest and most unusual ones—and how you can avoid a similar fate. Sponsored by Sony.

Hopatcong Schools Celebrate High School Boys Soccer Team's Success

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.'

Birds on Ice!

Kessler Rehabilitation Center to Open New Physical Therapy Facility in Sparta

SUPER EXCITED..MUST LEAK

57 Hopatcong and Sparta Businesses to Follow on Facebook

Find your favorite local businesses on Facebook.

DURBAN AVE SCHOOL LOCKDOWN

Where to Donate Food This Holiday Season

There are many different ways you can lend a hand.

Hopatcong Garbage Collection Modified for Thanksgiving Holiday

Thanksgiving Thursday trash will be picked up on Saturday of next week.

Spotlight Your Business for Small Business Saturday and Beyond

We're celebrating Small Business Saturday with a look at the people who shape our neighborhoods with their hard work. Tell us about your business.

Pop-Rock Double Bill in Stanhope, New Freshman Orientation in Hopatcong

Your daily planner for Hopatcong and Sparta includes Puzzlemania at the Sparta Library and sanitation pickup info.

Send Us Your No-Fail Thanksgiving Recipes

Share your secret weapons for Turkey Day on Patch.

Thanksgiving Dinner, Appetizer Style

Revamp Thanksgiving dinner with appetizers as the main course.

Blues Master Robert Cray Performs at Newton Theatre

The man behind hits like 'Smoking Gun' and 'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' brings the blues to Newton Saturday night.

Free Family Law Seminar this Month

5 Things to Do in the Region

This weekend, you can run like the wind for clean energy and Sandy relief, indulge in tea and ballet with your little ones and do some Thanksgiving good.

Auto Club Says 43.4 Million to Travel for Thanksgiving, Slight Decline from 2012

AAA's chief executive said the club predicts that for 2013, 1.5 million fewer people will travel over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house.