In 1901, the Brooklyn Borough changed its name to Hopatcong. As with any “hot” resort, Lake Hopatcong was a magnet for many of the “rich and famous” of the day. The most famous female actress of her day, Lotta Crabtree,…
In the years that shadowed America’s independence, little development occurred in the area around Lake Hopatcong. Although iron had already been found and mined in the vicinity, the difficulty of getting it to market caused the industry to flounder. Following…
Bizzzz! Bizzzz! Bizzzz! The annoying sound reminded her of her existence. Dreams – daydreams, where life is perfect and just the way she wants it to be. Where you can play “happy family” and there is no hurt and there…
Don’t talk to me about Valentine’s Day. At my age an affair of the heart is a bypass! >Joan Rivers Valentine’s Day habitually triggers thoughts of couples in love sharing time together. Movies, flowers, chocolates, and swarming restaurants all come…
Most of Hopatcong’s residents have lived here for years, but how many recognize how much this town has changed and how much it has endured? The only clues are the ruins of old buildings that still suggest Hopatcong’s inherent beauty.…
Police are not invincible as we may expect. Patrolman David Schultz spoke to Mrs. Stephanie Martinez and Mr. Todd Jensen’s forensics classes about bullet proof vests on October 30, clarifying both the history and purpose of the vests. Schultz started…
Through television and media, there are always stories told about soldiers, but we never truly hear the real side. Master at Arms Military Policeman, Mitch Ellicott, husband to HHS math teacher, Linda Ellicott and father to freshmen Maggie, shared his…
With new TV shows appearing and old ones returning, it is clearly evident that HHS students know what they like. A survey involving 75 HHS students proved a preference of TV comedy 100%, action 77% and horror 73% with this…