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Man faked burglary, stole girlfriend's cash to pay debt, Hopatcong cops say
Christopher Kelly, 33, of Hopatcong, faked a burglary of his own house, stealing his girlfriend's money to pay off a debt, Hopatcong police say.
Paintball-Shooting Spree Damages Homes, Cars
Some 26 Hopatcong homes were hit with paintballs between 11 p.m. Sunday and the early morning hours of Monday, causing broken windows and dents, and police are asking the public for any information to help solve the case.
Man killed by train on bridge over Passaic River
A man was killed by a train Tuesday evening on a bridge over the Passaic River in Wayne, said a N.J. Transit spokeswoman.
Hopatcong man arrested in false burglary report
Photo courtesy of Hopatcong Police Department - Christopher Kelly was arrested and charged after he staged a burglary in his home in order to get money to pay someone back.
Troop 88 Scouts Go Mining for Merit Badges
Editor's note: The following information was provided by Hopatcong's Tom Lupo. Sterling Hill Mining Museum in Ogdensburg held its first-ever Camp-O-Ree for nearly 300 participants from the Sussex District of the Boy Scouts of America.
Two Hopatcong Residents Arrested
Officer Sadowski responded to a residence on Santa Fe Trail for a report of a burglary.
This week at Pavinci Italian Grill--Updated
This week at Pavinci Italian Grill located on 453 River Styx Grill Hopatcong NJ 07843 there is a lot going on.
Hudson County Community College's Holistic courses will begin and run every Thursday, starting Thursday through June 20.
Lose Your Hazardous Waste In Jefferson
The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority will conduct a free Household Hazardous Waste Disposal and Computer/Electronics Drop-off event on Sunday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jefferson Township Department of Public Works, 1033 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong.
Man Jailed After Threatening Officers, Cops Say
A pair of 19-year-old men were arrested after a confrontation with Hopatcong police on May 10, Lt.
'Housewives' Celebrate Fashion of Posh Boutique
The Venetian in Garfield was the fashionable place to be last Thursday as Posh Boutique in Montville staged a dress and bikini fashion event hosted by "Real Housewives of NJ" stars Melissa Gorga and Kathy Wakile.
Is There Enough For Our Kids To Do?
Is there enough activity in your town to keep teenagers entertained? Last week former professional basketball player Chris Herren spoke with nearly 2,000 community members and students over two days in western Morris County, and told his story about drug addiction and how it nearly took his life.
Hopatcong to Crack Down on Seatbelt Violators
Buckle up, it's the law. And for 12 days between May and June, that law will be heavily enforced in Hopatcong, according to Lt.
Photos: Dinosaur Stomp collects $13K for sick Andover boy
Dylan Flinchum, 4, of Andover, has a terminal brain condition. For the second straight year, family and friends packed Hopatcong for Dylan's Dinosaur Stomp 5K Run & Family Day.
Hopatcong man pleads guilty to driving with suspended license
Ubardo Cartagena, 51, entered the plea before Judge N. Peter Conforti in state Superior Court in Newton for the fourth-degree crime of driving while suspended.
Fire Company Honored on Anniversary
Sixty years ago the first firemen in Hopatcong Fire Co. #4 didn't have trucks or equipment, so they rode their bikes to the old Firehouse #3, Jim Franco, the longest-serving member of #4 said.
Hopatcong Click it or Ticket campaign begins May 20
The Hopatcong Police Department will once again be taking part in the national Click it or Ticket campaign.
Hopatcong seeks suspect in home burglary
A Budd Lake man was arrested and charged after he was driving on a suspended license and had an active bench warrant out of Randolph, police said.
Generator, Camping Gear Stolen From Home
Some $600 worth of property was stolen from a Tufts Trail home in the past month, and police are looking for the thief.
7 Jobs that Make the World a Better Place
The following story was provided by AOLJobs.com By Debra Auerbach for CareerBuilder Have you ever had an itch to quit your job and instead do work that makes a real difference in the world? In honor of Earth Day on April 22, we've compiled a list of seven jobs that help people live a better life - from the buildings they work and live in, to the ... (more)