Museums at Drakesville November 10 Opening

College Student Elected to School Board, Voters Keep Status Quo Top Local News

Man accused of confronting police when wife arrested and Red Ribbon Week also made headlines this week.

Rainbow Trail Lakestyle Home Sells for Just Under $1.4M

Seven homes recently went off the market in Sparta and Hopatcong.

Teachers Get Average 2% Raise in New Pact with Sparta School Board

Starting next year, teachers will have to pay 20-35 percent for their health care under state law—and the district expects to see savings.

Cabaret Star Lauren Fox Brings 'Love, Lust, Fear & Freedom' to Outpost in the Burbs

Singer offers rare New Jersey opportunity to see her acclaimed Joni Mitchell-Leonard Cohen performance piece.

Plumber Travis Wilson Dies Unexpectedly at 28

Sparta resident's family said he loved to cook and hunt, most of all was an avid fisher.

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

Eat Protein, Fight Cold and Flu Season

Adding a protein boost to your diet may keep you healthy this flu season.

Map: Where Have the Most Homes Increased in Value?

The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes whose value increased across town.

Gunman Commits Suicide in Mall, Christie Re-elected Top State News

Rutgers, Princeton make Trojan sex ed list, EMT stabbed on duty also make headlines.

American Conference on Diversity Promotes Quality Healthcare for Diverse Populations in NJ

Authors Day

150 Bags of Heroin Found in Route 15 Traffic Stop, Police Say

Sussex couple faces drug charges following motor vehicle stop Tuesday near Jefferson border.

Quick Chek Employee Accused of Stealing Cash to Give Her Family

Hopatcong woman allegedly stole more than $2,700 over the past three months while working the overnight shift.

6 Brunch Recipes Worth Waking Up For

'School Within a School' to Give Hopatcong Seniors More Opportunities

The Board of Education learned a student survey has inspired 11 new course offerings for Hopatcong High School.

Yelp's Top 5 Bagel Shops In and Near Hopatcong-Sparta: Do You Agree?

Is this a bagel and schmear kind of weekend? Here's how area bagel shops were ranked by Yelp users.

Jersey Cares Coat Drive

'Cake Boss' to Open in Morristown, Safest Big Towns in NJ Top Regional News

NY Jets running back indicted in Morris County, historic building burns and area shoppers feel safe after mall shooting also made headlines.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Artist David John Rush Shares Special Story Hour at Louise Childs Library

Special children's weekend event celebrates the 75th year of the Caldecott Awards, which honor picture books.

15 NJ Public High Schools With The Highest AP Test Performance

After looking at SAT scores, we crunched the numbers on AP test performance.

Trailer, Review: 'Thor: The Dark World' Is a Glorious Norse Gods Buddy Film

Burdening the multiplex with bulging plots, bulging pecs and glorious purpose.

FAMILY

Teachers' Convention Continues, Sparta Recreation Survey

Your daily planner for Hopatcong and Sparta includes a call for donations—and good advice—from the Hopatcong Animal Pound.

Sussex County Freeholder Richard Vohden Urges Residents to Donate Toys

Blackmore's Night Brings Medieval Songs of Love to the Newton Theater

Musical group is a collaboration between the legendary Deep Purple guitarist and a singing gothic princess.

Durban Avenue Students Share Halloween with Soldiers Abroad

Plans are underway for students to reach out to soldiers again for Thanksgiving and Christmas with cards and candy.

Red Ribbon Week Offers Life Lessons to Elementary Students

Red Ribbon Week reaches millions of young people each, teaching the importance of staying drug-free and making healthy life decisions.

NY Jets Running Back Indicted on Weapons Charges

Mike Goodson was arrested in May and is sidelined for the remainder of 2013 with a torn MCL and ACL.

Home For The Holidays

20 Districts with the Highest-Paid Teachers in New Jersey

A few days after looking at the 20 school districts with the lowest-paid teachers, we bring you the districts that pay their teachers the highest average salaries in New Jersey.

Map: Do Veterans Live in More Impoverished Parts of Town?

The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of families living below the poverty line and the percentage of veterans across town.

Is Owning a Home Still the American Dream?

To buy or not to buy? Ask yourself these questions before you make the leap.

Richard Moriarty, Former Glen Ridge School Board Member, Dies at 68 in Sparta Summer Home

Accountant raised six children in Glen Ridge and spent every summer with his family on Lake Mohawk.

Turkeys and Trimmers

Congratulations to Brendan Kuty

GRAND OPENING!

John 'Jack' Schaaf II Dies at 68: Served in Army National Guard

Jack Schaff loved thrillers, NASCAR races, boating and going on vacation.

County Expands List of Allowable Items for Recycling

The Municipal Utilities Authority for Sussex now permits recycling of a wider range of plastics.