Teachers File Labor Charge, Bullet Pen Closes School Top Local News

Teachers File Labor Charge in Response to Withheld Raises

BOE says health care contribution language in contract needs resolved, while union says new state law makes language unnecessary.

Pen Believed to Be Rifle Round Closed School

Hopatcong High School was locked down after regular school hours after the discovery of what initially was believed to be live ammunition.

Jury Selection Begins in Hopatcong Murder Trial

A week after a plea request by the defense was rejected, jury selection has begun in the trial of the man accused of killing a Hopatcong woman in 2010, according to a report.

Man Knocked Unconscious in Assault, Cops Say

Roxbury resident charged in alleged altercation that left Hopatcong man unconscious and bloody with broken bones in his face, according to police.

Beloved K-9 Rosco Remembered

The borough bid a heartfelt farewell to K-9 police officer Rosco, who died in July after serving since 2005.

Lost Hiker Found by Police

A Hopatcong man who became lost after entering the woods with his dogs was aided by authorities and located, Hopatcong police said.

Man Stole TV From Father, Sold It, Cops Say

A Hopatcong man stole a television worth $405 from his father in order to sell it to someone else, Hopatcong police said.