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Music. Local venues will host a Valentine’s weekend schedule of live music, karaoke and community events from Feb. 14-20.

Valentine’s weekend music lineup features dances, duos and jam nights

11 Feb 2026 | 12:01

Saturday, Feb. 14

Spend your Saturday at the farm with a Family Valentine’s Dance at Pennings Farm Market, 161 State Route 94 S., featuring DJ Tina starting at 2:30 p.m.

At 6 p.m., Rupert takes the stage at The Vreeland Store, 1383 Macopin Rd., for an intimate set, while the VooDoo Strangers Trio delivers...

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Dana Lynch is shown with Woody ( Photo: Denise von Wilke)

Fundraiser celebrates rescued pup’s recovery, supports local animal sanctuary

10 Feb 2026 | 11:38

A Shiba Inu named Woody is recovering after being struck by a car at 10 months old and suffering two...

Sports

Clinton wins 2 titles to lead West Milford at sectional track meet

10 Feb 2026 | 11:27

Ciara Clinton earned the gold medal in the 1600-meter and 3200-meter runs and Julian Pierre was second...

Sports

From left, Jackie Sloan, Ella Hammett, Gaby Carbone, and Maddie Hammett. ( Photo: LORS Photography)

West Milford hosts county girls wrestling jamboree as sport continues to grow

10 Feb 2026 | 11:20

Participation in the sport of wrestling is growing among girls and young women across the country and...

Local News

Ilana Mason and Wren Mason, 9, of Ringwood are shown. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke)

Gardeners brave snow for seed exchange

10 Feb 2026 | 11:04

Despite temperatures in the 20s and 15 inches of snow on the ground, numerous local gardeners anticipated...

Sports

Benowitz, Harvey power West Milford girls in county tournament win

04 Feb 2026 | 09:54

Seniors Sara Benowitz and Amanda Harvey each reached career highs in points - 22 and 16, respectively...

Entertainment

Raw Deal ( Photo: Raw Deal)

Raw Deal headlines week of live music across local venues

04 Feb 2026 | 09:42

Saturday, Feb. 7

Kick off your night at The Vreeland Store, 1383 Macopin Rd., with a set by The Hendersons....

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Music. Local venues will host a Valentine’s weekend schedule of live music, karaoke and community events from Feb. 14-20.

Valentine’s weekend music lineup features dances, duos and jam nights

Fundraiser celebrates rescued pup’s recovery, supports local animal sanctuary

Clinton wins 2 titles to lead West Milford at sectional track meet

West Milford hosts county girls wrestling jamboree as sport continues to grow

Gardeners brave snow for seed exchange

Benowitz, Harvey power West Milford girls in county tournament win

Raw Deal headlines week of live music across local venues

West Milford fencing teams place at Passaic County Championships

West Milford resident founded non-profit connecting gardeners to food pantries nationwide