Making Bracelets at Louise Childs, Wrestling Tryouts, Sparta's Morning Court Hours

Your daily planner for Hopatcong and Sparta includes a meeting for the Sparta Environmental Commission and sanitation pickup instructions for the day.

Holiday Shopping Vendor Event

MCTC INDOOR TRACK Open House 11/16/13

HAD - Hopatcong Against Drugs Lawn Signs

Community Update

HHS Report Cards Online, Sparta Library Board Talks Literacy and Events

Your daily planner for Hopatcong and Sparta includes Mah Jongg at the Sparta library, a meeting for the Sparta Zoning Board and sanitation pickup information for the day.

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Many companies are hiring.

The 19 Fastest Growing Occupations

These are the jobs that will see explosive growth by 2017

Blended-Family Finance: Tips Every Modern 'Brady Bunch' Should Consider

How to overcome the financial challenges of merging two households.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Best Holiday Gifts for the Whole Family [SPONSORED]

Get a head start on the holiday season with these great gift ideas for every member of the family. 

BACK on the RACK. Hopatcong's New Thrift Shop

Lake Hopatcong Cleanup Draws 400+ Volunteers

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.

Map: What Part of Town Has the Most Homes with Mortgages?

The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes with mortgages across town.

New Elementary School Art Teacher Makes an Impression with Music

Art teacher Britt Huss masters multitasking by introducing the visual and musical arts to her students.

S-N-O-W

Hunter's Arrow Safely Removed From Deer's Head

Rockaway resident and animal lover Susan Darrah alerted authorities of the deer's situation.

Hopatcong Youth Wrestling Open House, NJ Free Talks Renewable Energy

Your daily planner for Hopatcong and Sparta includes news of municipal meetings, help for the disorganized among us, the last chance to pick up a boating safety certificate in 2013 and Tuesday's sanitation schedules.

Pushcart Players presents A SEASON of MIRACLES at McKeown School

Santa's Slay at Brighton Asylum Haunted Attraction

Santa's Slay at Brighton Asylum Haunted Attraction

Santa's Slay at Brighton Asylum Haunted Attraction

Santa's Slay at Brighton Asylum Haunted Attraction

Police: Sparta Woman Keyed Man's Truck Over Parking Squabble

Gail Platides, 58, has been charged with criminal mischief after allegedly causing $1,500 in damage in Stop & Shop parking lot.

Sparta, Hopatcong Football Teams Earn State Playoff Berths

Spartans finish regular season at 8-1 and receive second seed, while Chiefs are the eighth seed in their bracket.

Veterans Honored at St. Mary's in Sparta

Rev. Carol Gadsden blessed congregants on Sunday who served in the military to mark Veterans Day.

Hopatcong Tweens Featured in Center For Prevention Anti-Drug Music Video

Students in Barbara Sanders' sixth grade class, with the help of education support professionals, produced a video using a new version of Survivor's 'Eye of the Tiger.'

Veterans Appreciation Pancake Breakfast

Veterans Appreciation Pancake Breakfast

Veterans Appreciation Pancake Breakfast

The Millennials’ Guide for Retiring Early

Follow these simple tips while you’re young to reap the rewards.

Free Nutrition Workshops

36 NJ School Districts on AP Honor Roll

The College Board list takes into account test performance and access.

20 Oldest Inmates In New Jersey Prisons

There were 338 inmates over 65 years old in New Jersey prisons at the start of 2013. Here are our oldest inmates.

Know a Veteran Who Needs a Job?

Veteran Recruiting will host a virtual job fair Monday with dozens of employers participating nationwide.

Restaurant Night for the Lake, Last Chance for 2013 Safe Boating Certification

A host of municipal meetings, a Hopatcong youth wrestling open house and a free cha cha dance party this week.

Community Update

Joan Kucinski Dies at 81: Was Mother of 8, Devoted Rosarian

Recent deaths in the area.

Want to Share Your Cause or Promote Your Nonprofit Organization? Patch is the Perfect Place!

Posting on Patch is simple, fun and helps you connect with your community.

Hopatcong School Students Learn Spelling and Speech Deliciously

An innovative educational program for children's speech and language therapy combines spelling lessons and cooking.