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Hopatcong, Sparta Rank in Top-10 of NJ's Safest Communities
Both communities were rated partially on their crime statistics and found to be among the state's safest.

Former Patch Staff
Both communities were rated partially on their crime statistics and found to be among the state's safest.

Experts caution those who heat with wood to reduce indoor smoke emissions. Here's how.
Adult volunteers are needed to make the day a success.
For the 15th year, the work of young Jefferson artists will be on display in the Jefferson Township Library through Feb. 12.
Keep tabs on the traffic before you head out.
Keep tabs on the traffic before you head out.
Here's what's up in Hopatcong and Sparta this week.
See what's up this week in Jefferson.
Actress and singer Carmen Artis will perform the one-woman show today at 2 p.m.
The 'modern day Victor Borge' will play and entertain at a Jan. 25 performance.
A local woman allegedly faked working at doctor's office to get drugs and Knee Deep Club's ice fishing contest is postponed also made local headlines.
Hopatcong High grads return with news, basketball teams 'DUNK' for a cause were stories that also made headlines.
Tickets are still available for the Sunday performance.
The warm weather has caused the club to reschedule the ice fishing contest to Feb. 16.
It's the 11th year for the golf classic that benefits the working poor of Sussex County.
Tyler Pelle earned top marks at SUNY Oswego.
The popular 90s alternative band will be performing locally on Feb. 7.
Born in Poland, Mrs. Rizzo, worked for the famous dancer and as an executive secretary at Universal Studios.
Ricky James allegedly stole a victim's wallet when he was in a Brooklyn Mountain Road hot tub last month.
Security footage of a red pickup truck and pawned stolen items led to the arrest of Michael Laborda, 25, police said.