PJ1 Pope John running back Luke Gialanella carries the ball in the season opener against DePaul on Saturday, Aug. 30. DePaul won, 31-3. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: High Point beats Jefferson High Point Regional High School defeated Jefferson, 35-17, in the season opener there Saturday, Aug. 30. After a 30-yard field... Home 01 Sep 2025 | 08:11
Towns to mark National Night Out today National Night Out events are planned in several towns on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The annual event, which started in 1984, promotes... Home 05 Aug 2025 | 12:34
Hopatcong man struck, killed by vehicle Daniel “DJ” Ortiz, 24, of Hopatcong was struck and killed by a vehicle about 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 2 in Harding, Hopatcong... Police & Fire 05 Jul 2025 | 08:12
A look at political divide through young eyes I am a Tenderfoot in Boy Scout Troop 191 of Hopatcong. I am working on a merit badge for communication, and I would like to... Letters to the Editor 03 Jul 2025 | 09:02
Regina Sax Regina Bernadette Sax (née Ryan) entered into eternal life on June 20, 2025. She was 91. She was born May 10, 1934, in Baltimore,... Obituaries 24 Jun 2025 | 08:23
Band teacher charged with lewdness Albert Cerulo III, a band teacher at the Hopatcong middle and high school, has been charged with lewdness, Hopatcong police... Home 14 Jun 2025 | 05:50
Help for businesses affected by Route 80 closures Businesses and nonprofit organizations hurt by recent closures on Route 80 in Wharton may be eligible for financial assistance,... Business 24 May 2025 | 11:27
Barbara Murphy Barbara Jane Murphy of Monmouth, Maine, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston,... Obituaries 19 May 2025 | 10:51
Boating safety courses offered The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will hold one-day boating safety courses at the Lake Hopatcong Senior Center, 32 Lakeside... Home 14 Mar 2025 | 02:50
2 men charged with resisting arrest Tyler Burwell, 20, of Hopatcong and Andrew Acevedo, 19, of Mount Olive were charged with resisting arrest after police chased... Police & Fire 03 Mar 2025 | 06:39
DWI crackdown begins The Sparta and Hopatcong police departments each have received $7,000 as part of the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled... Local News 10 Dec 2024 | 01:07
Emily Johnson-Ference Emily Johnson-Ference of Hopatcong Boro died Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice in Fredon Township.... Obituaries 07 Nov 2024 | 10:17
High Point wideout Caden Nardone catches the ball while shadowed by Kittatinny defensive back Niko Martinez in the second half. The Wildcats defeated the Cougars, 36-21, in their third win in a row. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: High Point wins 3 in a row High Point defeated Kittatinny, 36-21, there Saturday, Sept. 14. It was the Wildcats third win in a row this season. Jerron... Home 17 Sep 2024 | 07:22
FB1 A West Milford defensive back falls to the turf as Jefferson receiver Christopher Connolly catches a long-range pass resulting in a touchdown late in the second quarter. West Milford won the game, 42-15, on Sept. 6 at Jefferson Township High School. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Sparta beats Lakeland Sparta High School’s football team defeated Lakeland, 31-17, there Sept. 6. Brady Shagawat scored two touchdowns for the Spartans... Home 10 Sep 2024 | 02:00
Ryan Colarusso 9 receive RoNetco scholarships Nine local students have received RoNetco scholarships for the 2024-25 school year. RoNetco awards scholarships to qualifying... Local News 27 Aug 2024 | 02:00