Teen's Death, Car Thief Top Hackettstown Headlines

Death of Local Teen 'Leaves Empty Space' for Community

Great Meadows resident Timothy Cooper was killed while riding his bicycle in Independence Township Saturday. The 15-year-old would have been entering high school next year.

Alleged Car Thief Said He Was Taking Vehicle for 'Test Drive'

A Hackettstown man was charged with burglary and unlawful taking after Mount Olive police said he attempted to steal a car from the KIA dealership lot on Route 46 Saturday.

First Lady Talks Veterans’ Scholarships at Hackettstown Armory

Mary Pat Christie and Jennifer Hoehn of Wal-Mart discussed veterans' aid on Tuesday at the Hackettstown Armory.

Charity Boot Camp Helps Bring Free Music Lessons to Kids

Hackettstown's Activate Fitness working with the Institute of Sound for special fundraiser.

Hackettstown is 'Walker's Paradise' Among Other Communities

Getting from one point to another in Hackettstown, for the most part, does not require a car.

WalkScore.com, a website that helps its users identify some of the most walker-friendly communities in the country, finds Hackettstown to be highly walkable. The website scored Hackettstown at 91 out of 100 for walkability.