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Rules and risks: Local police urge parental oversight of e-bikes

Rules and risks: Local police urge parental oversight of e-bikes

“E-bikes are powerful machines. They can travel at high speeds, demand quick judgment, and require the same level of awareness...

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15 Oct 2025 | 10:55
Third Strike Wingwalkers perform during the New Jersey Airshow last weekend in West Milford. (Photo by TJ Nolan)
Third Strike Wingwalkers perform during the New Jersey Airshow last weekend in West Milford. (Photo by TJ Nolan)

Photos: New Jersey Airshow

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24 Sep 2025 | 05:32
Residents hold candles during the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Thursday evening, Sept. 11. (Photos by Denise von Wilke)
Residents hold candles during the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Thursday evening, Sept. 11. (Photos by Denise von Wilke)

Photos: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

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17 Sep 2025 | 05:08
Marcia Kershaw, center, president of the Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School PTA, prepares to cut a ribbon for the new playground equipment there Friday, Sept. 5. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff)
Marcia Kershaw, center, president of the Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School PTA, prepares to cut a ribbon for the new playground equipment there Friday, Sept. 5. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff)

Playground equipment arrives

Students, school leaders and parents celebrated the arrival of new playground equipment at Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary...

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11 Sep 2025 | 09:02
Jodie Chorbajian, left, and Heidi Gessler Cassels hold a West Milford High School yearbook from 1995 with a handwritten message from Jen Pawol. (Photos by Rich Adamonis)
Jodie Chorbajian, left, and Heidi Gessler Cassels hold a West Milford High School yearbook from 1995 with a handwritten message from Jen Pawol. (Photos by Rich Adamonis)

Township native makes first call

West Milford native Jen Pawol made history again Sunday, Aug. 10 by becoming the first female umpire to call a Major League...

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14 Aug 2025 | 07:08
The Hara-Koshik Performing Arts Center opens July 12 at the YMCA of Montclair’s Outdoor Education Center in West Milford. (Photos provided)
The Hara-Koshik Performing Arts Center opens July 12 at the YMCA of Montclair’s Outdoor Education Center in West Milford. (Photos provided)

YMCA expands Outdoor Education Center

The YMCA of Montclair launched a renovation and expansion project at its Outdoor Education Center, 131 Germantown Road, West...

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06 Aug 2025 | 08:37
All American Peyton Lowenstein throws a javelin. She placed fourth in the AAU Junior Olympic Games. (Photos provided)
All American Peyton Lowenstein throws a javelin. She placed fourth in the AAU Junior Olympic Games. (Photos provided)

Lowenstein, Leslie are All Americans

Two members of the Junior Highlander Track Club (JHTC) won All American honors at the AAU Junior Olympic Games from July...

Sports
06 Aug 2025 | 11:53
West Milford Junior Police Academy cadets cool off in spray from a new specialized spraying device used by township firefighters. (Photos by Rich Adamonis)
West Milford Junior Police Academy cadets cool off in spray from a new specialized spraying device used by township firefighters. (Photos by Rich Adamonis)

Junior Police Academy grows

Year two of the West Milford Junior Police Academy took place this week at West Milford High School with 27 cadets, up from...

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30 Jul 2025 | 08:47
Awosting president Sean Rice with his wife, Kathy, at the 100th anniversary gala Saturday, July 19. (Photos by Rich Adamonis)
Awosting president Sean Rice with his wife, Kathy, at the 100th anniversary gala Saturday, July 19. (Photos by Rich Adamonis)

Awosting celebrates centennial

Members of the Awosting community were decked out in Roaring Twenties attire for the association’s 100th anniversary gala...

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23 Jul 2025 | 06:03
MF1 Children play on an obstacle course with slides and a bouncy castle. (Photos by Fred Ashplant)
MF1 Children play on an obstacle course with slides and a bouncy castle. (Photos by Fred Ashplant)

Crowd enjoys food, music, fun

After an earlier postponement because of rain, people turned out in droves for the second annual West Milford Food Truck...

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16 Jul 2025 | 02:26
Eighteen Rebel sailboats with two-person crews compete in the Rebel 2025 National Championship Regatta on July 10-12 on Greenwood Lake. (Photos by Rich Adamonis)
Eighteen Rebel sailboats with two-person crews compete in the Rebel 2025 National Championship Regatta on July 10-12 on Greenwood Lake. (Photos by Rich Adamonis)

Regatta features strong competition

Despite light wind, strong competition provided plenty of sailing enjoyment during the Rebel 2025 National Championship Regatta,...

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16 Jul 2025 | 09:38
Members of the West Milford Players perform during West Milford Community Day on Saturday afternoon, June 28. (Photo by Rich Adamonis)
Members of the West Milford Players perform during West Milford Community Day on Saturday afternoon, June 28. (Photo by Rich Adamonis)

Community Day features street fair

The inaugural West Milford Community Day brought residents together for an afternoon of music, games, browsing and shopping,...

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02 Jul 2025 | 03:34
First-responders assist with a simulated two-car vehicle crash Tuesday, June 3 in front of West Milford High School. (Photos by Rich Adamonis)
First-responders assist with a simulated two-car vehicle crash Tuesday, June 3 in front of West Milford High School. (Photos by Rich Adamonis)

Simulated crash meant as warning

With several hundred students as well as faculty watching, student and staff members staged a simulated two-car vehicle crash...

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06 Jun 2025 | 01:08
Veterans salute during the Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 26. (Photo by Denise von Wilke)
Veterans salute during the Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 26. (Photo by Denise von Wilke)

Photos: Memorial Day service and parade

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02 Jun 2025 | 01:29
Nancy Warner, president and medical director of the Last Resort Wildlife Refuge in West Milford, examines a wounded animal. (Photos provided)
Nancy Warner, president and medical director of the Last Resort Wildlife Refuge in West Milford, examines a wounded animal. (Photos provided)

Wildlife’s last resort

The call came on an icy evening: An injured red fox needed help.

Without hesitation, Nancy Warner packed up her gear and...

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04 Mar 2025 | 04:56
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