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Pictured from left to right are: Assemblywoman Aura Dunn; Pat Loughman, past Post Commander; Walt Hazelman, member; John Trojanowski, Post Quartermaster; Rudy Hass, Commander; and Senator Anthony Bucco.
Pictured from left to right are: Assemblywoman Aura Dunn; Pat Loughman, past Post Commander; Walt Hazelman, member; John Trojanowski, Post Quartermaster; Rudy Hass, Commander; and Senator Anthony Bucco. ( Photo by Rich Adamonis)

West Milford VFW honored for 75th anniversary

West Milford Township Councilman Rudy Hass, who serves as Commander of West Milford Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Post 7198,...

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12 Jan 2026 | 03:52
Rudy Hass, left, with his daughter holding the Bible, is sworn in to the West Milford Township Council at its public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 7, by Senator Anthony Bucco (LD-25), who was joined by Assemblywoman Aura Dunn (LD-25).
Rudy Hass, left, with his daughter holding the Bible, is sworn in to the West Milford Township Council at its public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 7, by Senator Anthony Bucco (LD-25), who was joined by Assemblywoman Aura Dunn (LD-25). ( Photo by Rich Adamonis)

Hass sworn in as West Milford’s newest councilman

Rudolf (Rudy) Hass, well-known to many residents, was sworn in as the newest member of the West Milford Township Council...

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12 Jan 2026 | 04:15
Nick Padovani
Nick Padovani ( Photo by Denise von Wilke)

Local pastor shares his recovery journey

Nick Padovani’s journey from drug addiction to pastor of Almond Branch Church is a story of resilience, faith and service....

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09 Jan 2026 | 04:21
Senator Anthony Bucco (LD-25) swears in Councilman Kevin Goodsir to his third term on the West Milford Township Council as his wife and son look on.
Senator Anthony Bucco (LD-25) swears in Councilman Kevin Goodsir to his third term on the West Milford Township Council as his wife and son look on. ( Photo by Rich Adamonis)

West Milford swears in council members, special police

West Milford officials on Tuesday, Jan. 7, swore in Councilmen Kevin Goodsir and Rudy Hass for terms running Jan. 21, 2026,...

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12 Jan 2026 | 04:05
Don Smith, Dennis Decina and Susan Bemel stand in front of the sign.
Don Smith, Dennis Decina and Susan Bemel stand in front of the sign.

Restored ‘Welcome to Upper Greenwood Lake’ sign reinstalled

The iconic “Welcome to Upper Greenwood Lake” sign has been restored and reinstalled atop Warwick Turnpike, returning a familiar...

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09 Jan 2026 | 04:03

Group plans virtual meeting on proposed ballot question

West Milford First will host a virtual meeting Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. to discuss its effort to place a ballot question...

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09 Jan 2026 | 03:54
Tom Ziegenbalg inducts new Rotarian Sean Kenney.
Tom Ziegenbalg inducts new Rotarian Sean Kenney.

Rotary inducts new member

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09 Jan 2026 | 03:48
Pictured from left are Sponsor Barbara Corsaro, Flo McClellan, Club President James Kenny, and Lions District Governor SuzAnne Pacala
Pictured from left are Sponsor Barbara Corsaro, Flo McClellan, Club President James Kenny, and Lions District Governor SuzAnne Pacala

West Milford Lions Club welcomes new member

The West Milford Lions Club has welcomed Flo McClellan as its newest member.

Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest...

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06 Jan 2026 | 04:04
Editor’s Picks: A look at some of our favorite stories from 2025

Editor’s Picks: A look at some of our favorite stories from 2025

You can bet on it – and most everything else published Jan. 30, 2025

During the NFL playoffs, our newsroom interviewed local...

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31 Dec 2025 | 07:20

Passaic County commissioners renew funding for youth prevention programs

The Passaic County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 29 approved a resolution to continue funding youth programs focused on...

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31 Dec 2025 | 04:42
Mr. Magico pulls a rabbit out of a box.
Mr. Magico pulls a rabbit out of a box. ( Photo by Denise von Wilke)

Magic show delights library audience

Magic was in the air at the West Milford Township Library on Monday when Mr. Magico entertained a group of enthralled children....

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30 Dec 2025 | 10:11
Idylease marks 123 years

Idylease marks 123 years

Idylease, the iconic West Milford Historic Landmark located on Union Valley Road, marks its 123rd anniversary on New Year’s...

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30 Dec 2025 | 10:12

West Milford. Town announces holiday trash pickup

Due to the New Year’s Day holiday, garbage and recycling normally collected Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, will be picked up Saturday,...

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29 Dec 2025 | 02:31
Dean “Dino” Joseph Marletta
Dean “Dino” Joseph Marletta ( Photo provided)

Dean ‘Dino’ Marletta builds community through deli

Walking into Dino’s Deli on Cahill Cross Road in West Milford feels less like entering a traditional deli and more like stepping...

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28 Dec 2025 | 07:53
An area man plows his driveway after about 5 inches of swow fell on West Milford on Friday and Saturday.
An area man plows his driveway after about 5 inches of swow fell on West Milford on Friday and Saturday. ( Photo by Richard Adamonis)

West Milford. Snow removal

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28 Dec 2025 | 07:43
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