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Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly in Orange County Court on May 25.
Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly in Orange County Court on May 25. ( Photo by Bryan Fumagalli)

Chester Highway Superintendent faces up to 25 years in prison after being found guilty in DoorDash shooting trial

An Orange County jury on Thursday, March 26, found Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly guilty of assault causing injury...

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27 Mar 2026 | 02:57
West Milford school board weighs staffing, program cuts

West Milford school board weighs staffing, program cuts

The proposed 2026-27 budget for the West Milford Township Board of Education relies heavily on local taxpayers as district...

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25 Mar 2026 | 12:11
Cablevision concerns lead discussion at West Milford council meeting

Cablevision concerns lead discussion at West Milford council meeting

Cablevision was a focal point of discussion during the latest West Milford Township Council meeting on March 18, where officials...

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24 Mar 2026 | 11:20

Irish Whisper Walk of Hope set for April 25

The 17th Annual Irish Whisper Walk of Hope will take place Saturday, April 25 at 10 a.m. at Pinecliff Lake Community Club....

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17 Mar 2026 | 08:16
A demonstration of how maple sap is turned into maple syrup by boiling.
A demonstration of how maple sap is turned into maple syrup by boiling. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke)

Families learn maple sugaring at New Weis Center

The weather on March 15 provided ideal conditions for a maple sugaring demonstration at New Weis Center, allowing parents...

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16 Mar 2026 | 02:14
Wallisch Homestead launches second season cornhole league

Wallisch Homestead launches second season cornhole league

Wallisch Homestead is accepting registration for its second-season Cornhole League, offering Thursday night games beginning...

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16 Mar 2026 | 01:38
New York State Police had a recruiting tent at the 2025 New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. Photo: Maebel Van Ek Photography
New York State Police had a recruiting tent at the 2025 New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. Photo: Maebel Van Ek Photography

New standards make it easier to join police, military, corrections

In recent years and especially since COVID, recruiting for uniformed services is down across the country. As a result, a...

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17 Mar 2026 | 04:02
Macopin Middle School's Students of the Month are: from left, Dakota Pittelko, Alexander Moreno, Ryan Zachar, Calvin Lewis, Aidan McCrum, Evan Matlosz, Declan Handel, Cesar DeJesus, Valeria Checo, Lily DeRobertis, Atilana Golden.
Macopin Middle School's Students of the Month are: from left, Dakota Pittelko, Alexander Moreno, Ryan Zachar, Calvin Lewis, Aidan McCrum, Evan Matlosz, Declan Handel, Cesar DeJesus, Valeria Checo, Lily DeRobertis, Atilana Golden. ( Photo submitted)

Macopin names Citizens of the Month

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13 Mar 2026 | 04:10
Passaic County Parks and Recreation earns two awards

Passaic County Parks and Recreation earns two awards

Passaic County Parks and Recreation has been recognized with two Agency Showcase Awards from the New Jersey Recreation and...

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13 Mar 2026 | 04:06
West Milford Woman’s Club donates Easter baskets to local food pantries

West Milford Woman’s Club donates Easter baskets to local food pantries

The West Milford Woman’s Club recently prepared eight Easter baskets under the direction of Chairwoman Chris Witt.

The baskets...

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13 Mar 2026 | 04:02

Passaic County boosts addiction treatment, prevention, recovery programs

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners has approved contracts to strengthen addiction treatment, prevention, and...

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13 Mar 2026 | 03:57

West Milford receives $100K federal grant to replace community bus

The Township of West Milford has been awarded $100,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending through the fiscal year 2026...

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10 Mar 2026 | 10:56
West Milford Lions Cub Club thanks firefighters, EMTs with posters

West Milford Lions Cub Club thanks firefighters, EMTs with posters

The West Milford Lions Cub Club honored local first responders by creating posters to thank volunteers from the West Milford...

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10 Mar 2026 | 10:10

School districts continue to face funding challenges

State Assemblywoman Aura Dunn is working on legislation that would establish a new category of school state aid called Highlands...

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10 Mar 2026 | 11:10
Warwick, N.Y. resident Victor Gelman is shown with a 45-pound musky he caught on Greenwood Lake. It is awaiting certification as a New Jersey state record.
Warwick, N.Y. resident Victor Gelman is shown with a 45-pound musky he caught on Greenwood Lake. It is awaiting certification as a New Jersey state record. ( Photo courtesy Victor Gelman)

Warwick angler’s 45-pound musky could challenge N.J. state record

A massive musky caught through the ice on Feb. 28 could set a new New Jersey state record, though questions remain about...

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10 Mar 2026 | 12:54
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