Taking their oaths of office as councilmen on Jan. 4 are Matthew Conlon, left, and Kevin Goodsir. ( Photo provided) West Milford council to reorganize tonight Matthew Conlon and Kevin Goodsir will be sworn in at the Township Council’s annual reorganization meeting at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday,... Local News 04 Jan 2023 | 04:21
Rep. Josh Gottheimer presented awards to Fifth District Hometown Heroes on Friday, Dec. 16 at the Fair Lawn Recreation Center. ( (Photo courtesy of Rep. Josh Gottheimer)) Hamburg, Vernon residents honored as Hometown Heroes Two Sussex County men were among those who received Fifth District Hometown Heroes Awards from Rep. Josh Gottheimer on Dec.... Home 18 Dec 2022 | 06:48
114 bears killed in state hunt The state black bear hunt concluded Saturday, Dec. 17 with 114 bears killed, including 59 in Sussex County. Thirty bears were... Home 15 Dec 2022 | 10:31
Delayed opening Friday for West Milford schools Because of the weather, the West Milford Township School District will have a delayed opening Friday, Dec. 16. The district... Local News 16 Dec 2022 | 09:27
Brandon Kroen, 3, of Ogdensburg talks to Santa at the Sparta Station during the Operation Toy Train event Saturday, Dec. 10. ( Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Operation Toy Train picks up loads in Sparta, Vernon After collecting about $7,500 in donations, members of the Warlocks motorcycle club went shopping Saturday, Dec. 3 at Wal-Mart.... Home 20 Dec 2022 | 11:45
Renee Alsarraf, a veterinary oncologist, is the author of ‘Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well.’ ( Photo by Joseph Frazz) Veterinary oncologist to speak Jan. 25 in West Milford Renee Alsarraf, an author and veterinary oncologist, will be the first speaker in a free lecture series hosted by the Greenwood... Local News 15 Dec 2022 | 02:12
Paddleboarders dressed as Santa take part in the ninth annual Santapalooza on Sunday, Dec. 4 on Greenwood Lake. ( Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Santapalooza collects donations for Greenwood Lake Food Pantry Micki Lees, owner of Jersey Paddle Boards in Greenwood Lake, N.Y., grew up on Long Beach Island in New Jersey, where it was... Local News 15 Dec 2022 | 12:50
Skiers take to the slopes on Sunday, Dec. 18, opening day of the season at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon. ( Photo courtesy of Mountain Creek Resort) Mountain Creek Resort reopens Mountain Creek Resort, the largest ski area in the region, reopened for the 2022-23 winter season on Dec. 18. Hours are 9... Home 20 Dec 2022 | 01:05
Mayor Michele Dale explains why the West Milford officials considered 95 ordinances in the past two years. ( Photo by Ann Genader) West Milford officials considered 95 ordinances in past two years The Township Council considered 95 ordinances in the past two years, approving all but six by a unanimous vote. Mayor Michele... Local News 13 Dec 2022 | 01:01
Santa Claus stands on a raised stand with West Milford officials at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Traditional tree lighting ceremony opens the holiday season The arrival of Santa Claus, escorted by West Milford Volunteer Fire Company Six representatives, officially opened the holiday... Local News 13 Dec 2022 | 12:56
School opening delayed Monday The West Milford Township School District will have a delayed opening Monday, Dec. 12 because of a forecast of more bad weather,... Local News 13 Dec 2022 | 09:30
Scout troops to recycle Christmas trees Scouts from Troop 151 will pick up used Christmas trees for chipping and recycling to a local farm. To reserve a pickup, call... Local News 28 Dec 2022 | 12:44
Residents of Highview Estates in West Milford plan to donate toys to the pediatric ward at St. Joseph’s Hospital in memory of Bryan Tereskiewicz. ( Photo courtesy of Dawn Creazzo) Bissett Bells caroling planned The Bissett Bells neighbors, who live in Highview Estates in West Milford, will hold their 15th annual caroling event Friday,... Local News 16 Dec 2022 | 09:27
Breakfast with Santa today in Hewitt Knights of Columbus Council 6139 will host a Breakfast with Santa from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 at 1911 Union Valley... Local News 18 Dec 2022 | 09:50
A dead bear hangs from chains at the check-in station at the Whittingham Wildlife Management Area in Sussex County. It was brought in late Saturday afternoon, Dec. 10. ( Photo by Kathy Shwiff) UPDATE: Bear hunt resumes this week New Jersey’s black bear hunt will continue for four days this week because the target number to be harvested was not reached... News 14 Dec 2022 | 04:06
