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HOLIDAY. Check out these local fireworks displays and festivals to celebrate the Fourth of July.

Independence Day celebrations

30 Jun 2025 | 04:39

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Great Divide Campground Fourth of July Weekend | July 3-6: Outdoor weekend full of live music for campers. Performance times vary. Great Divide Campground, 68 Phillips Road, Newton.

Skylands Stadium Fourth of July Weekend Spectacular | July 4-5: Minor league baseball game between...

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Cannabis rule changes proposed

29 Jun 2025 | 03:17

The Township Council voted 3-2 to introduce a proposed ordinance changing rules on local cannabis businesses....

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After Party plays rock cover tunes Sunday afternoon at J&S Roadhouse. (Photo courtesy of After Party)

Live music: From old-timey tunes to funk-filled party

25 Jun 2025 | 12:28

Saturday, June 28

The Chris Raabe Band brings its signature mix of rock and blues to Pennings Farm Cidery,...

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Members of the West Milford High School Class of 2025 toss their caps in the air at the end of graduation Thursday, June 19. (Photos by Denise von Wilke)

Photos: West Milford High School graduation

26 Jun 2025 | 09:47

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The Jefferson Township High School graduates toss their caps in the air at the end of the ceremony Friday, June 20. (Photos by Denise von Wilke)

Photos: Jefferson Township High School graduation

25 Jun 2025 | 07:51

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Jerry Vivino performs in ‘The Vivino Family Revue’ in 2023 at Cove Castle Restaurant in Greenwood Lake, N.Y. (Photo by Martin Brooks)

Vivino’s band in concert July 7

25 Jun 2025 | 11:09

The Friends of the West Milford Township Library will host Jerry Vivino’s All Star Jazz and Blues Band...

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A huge American flag is held by parachutists during the NJ Airshow on Friday evening, June 13 in West Milford. (Photo by Maria Kovic)

NJ Airshow plans return this fall

18 Jun 2025 | 03:50

A heavy but brief rain shower Friday, June 13 was not enough to stop the 16th annual NJ Airshow from...

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HOLIDAY. Check out these local fireworks displays and festivals to celebrate the Fourth of July.

Independence Day celebrations

Cannabis rule changes proposed

Live music: From old-timey tunes to funk-filled party

Photos: West Milford High School graduation

Photos: Jefferson Township High School graduation

Vivino’s band in concert July 7

NJ Airshow plans return this fall

Route 287 lanes closed

Highlanders tie for third in division

Looking back: 1st female special police officer

Seidner, Fuchs speak at graduation

Mountain Creek Waterpark opens

Looking back: Tintles were early Echo Lake settlers