Kathleen Caren addresses the West Milford Economic Development Commission in June 2015. File photo by Ann Genader. Renaming Apshawa Preserve would honor Kathleen Caren A resolution supporting the friends and family of the late Kathleen Caren, who have online signing of a petition asking the... Local News 20 Jan 2021 | 02:09
In rebuttal I am writing this in rebuttal to a viewpoints column written for the Jan. 15-21 issue of the Messenger. It appears the writer... Letters to the Editor 19 Jan 2021 | 04:10
Shirley M. Calkhoven Shirley M. Calkhoven Shirley M. Calkhoven of Newton, N.J., passed away on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Bristol Glen Senior Living. It was the day... Obituaries 19 Jan 2021 | 03:19
Joseph G. Weiss Jr. Joseph G. Weiss Jr. Joseph G. Weiss, Jr. of Hamburg, N.J., peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at his residence. He was 89. Born... Obituaries 19 Jan 2021 | 02:59
Eleven scouts of Troop 159 earned their horsemanship merit badges at Echo Lake Stables on Saturday morning in West Milford. Photo provided by Nick Salleroli. West Milford. Troop 159 Scouts earn horsemanship merit badges On Saturday, Jan. 16, 11 scouts of Troop 159 earned their horsemanship merit badges. The scouts met via a Zoom meeting to... Local News 18 Jan 2021 | 07:46
‘Our country once again has a chance to become a leader of democracy in the world’ Soon our federal government will be run by competent, caring professionals who will replace the fawning sycophants of the... Letters to the Editor 18 Jan 2021 | 11:06
Sussex County Community College Sussex County Community College announces Dean’s List Sussex County Community College has announced students who showed the academic achievement required to make the Dean’s List... Local News 14 Jan 2021 | 04:00
Democrats have ‘done more in the past four years to divide this country than any time since before the Civil War’ I am responding to the article “Lawmakers from both parties must come together ... to help America out of these dark days”... Letters to the Editor 13 Jan 2021 | 02:53
Joy M. Barta Joy M. Barta Joy M. Barta of Franklin, N.J., passed away on Sunday Jan. 10, 2021, at Hackensack Medical Center. She was 74. Joy was born... Obituaries 12 Jan 2021 | 03:53
John Joseph Clifford John Joseph Clifford John Joseph Clifford of Astatula, Fla., passed away peacefully at The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, N.J., on Sunday, Jan. 10,... Obituaries 12 Jan 2021 | 03:51
Michael Anthony Russo On Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 our beloved Michael passed away suddenly. He was 23 years old. Michael Anthony Russo was born to... Obituaries 11 Jan 2021 | 08:00
Scout Troop 151 ran a highly successful fund raiser on the third and tenth of January this year. For a small donation - many gave more - the Scouts picked up Christmas trees from residents’ homes. The trees were then chipped to be used as bedding at a local farm. Provided photo. Scout Troop 151 offers its thanks Scout Troop 151, headquartered in the Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church in West Milford, ran a highly successful fund raiser... Local News 11 Jan 2021 | 01:21
Vicki Vingoe, of Shohola, Pa., and her son Edward, 8, on the first snowday of the winter. The Vingoes moved back to the Northeast in part so Edward could experience the magic of snow. ( Vicki Vingoe) The future of snow days When kids woke up to a snow globe world last month, some pulled on snow pants and headed outside for a pre-breakfast snowball... News 08 Jan 2021 | 12:49
Paul McKinnon Paul “Buzzy” McKinnon, a loving husband and loving father passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at home. He was... Obituaries 07 Jan 2021 | 11:15
Linda Van Dyk was re-elected as the president of the West Milford Board of Education at the BOE’s reorganization meeting Jan. 5. West Milford School Board reorganizes for 2021 The West Milford Board of Education held their annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Board Secretary/Business... Local News 07 Jan 2021 | 10:01
