Girls on the Run %k, which took place in Sparta on May 21. ( By Jack McCoy) Girls on the Run 5K returns after three-year hiatus The Girls on the Run (GOTR) 5k was back on Saturday, May 21, for the first time since 2019. The colorful crowd of over 750... News 27 May 2022 | 04:28
Vernon Township High School student Wesley Sanders, the Youth Orchestra’s senior tuba soloist, will perform “The Blue Bells of Scotland.” Sussex County Youth Orchestra’s 35th Anniversary Concert planned for June 5th The Sussex County Youth Orchestras (SCYO) will present their 35th Anniversary Concert on the Green, under the pavilion at... Entertainment 27 May 2022 | 11:13
Michael McCloskey and Destiny Gerety Two West Milford athletes to compete in Special Olympics National Games Two players from the West Milford Special Olympics team will compete in the 2022 National Games in June at Orlando, Fl. Michael... Local News 25 May 2022 | 01:34
A few international students ready to learn. Volunteers needed to host high school exchange students As international travel returns to normal, high school students from around the world eagerly await their opportunity to... News 25 May 2022 | 11:05
Gail Stoughton’s entry, titled “Love and Mischief,” won the People’s Choice award. Friends of Wallisch Homestead celebrates local artists The Friends of Wallisch Homestead (FOWH) celebrated its eighth annual art show with over 400 guests attending last weekend,... Local News 25 May 2022 | 10:58
Holy Institution Panagia Soumela Inc., a Greek orthodox shrine church, dedicated to bringing a 1,500-year tradition to America, is seeking approval from the West Milford Zoning Board of Adjustment to expand facilities. ( Ann Genader) Greek religious group seeks expansion approvals for church property Holy Institution Panagia Soumela Inc., at 253 Marshall Hill Road, submitted an application to the West Milford Board of Adjustment... Local News 25 May 2022 | 11:01
The late Police Chief John Moeller is seen leading the 10th anniversary West Milford Memorial Day Parade in 1954. With Capt. Jack Ryan not in the photo, the remaining members of the five-man full-time police force marching behind the chief are, from left: James Kemble, James Semento and Lou Hall. Township Committee members behind the officers are Bob Little (left) and Chester Pulis (right). Two gas-station signs visible on the right side behind the marchers show Texaco and Esso station signs. ( Ann Genader) A look at West Milford’s Memorial Day traditions and the American Legion People in the Township of West Milford have been observing Memorial Day with a program and parade for over 75 years. The... Local News 25 May 2022 | 03:28
Krysia Dour of Lake Hopatcong, Paul Diverio of Ringwood, Cindy Rea of West Milford, and Kim Knabb of Vernon will be in North Star Theater Company’s production of ‘The Cemetery Club’ by Ivan Menchell presented at Dover Little Theatre. Sparta resident directs ‘The Cemetery Club’ at Dover Little Theatre North Star Theater Company will be presenting what has been described as “a timeless story of friendship, love and loss,”... News 23 May 2022 | 01:48
Rep. Gotthemier honors local scouts at a recent event. Rep. Gottheimer honors local scouts who achieved highest ranks U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) held the annual Fifth District Scout Honor Ceremony to celebrate the achievements... News 23 May 2022 | 01:17
Robert Marti’s Canabhang cannabis business at 24 Marshall Hill Road. West Milford Council defines ‘park,’ sets buffers for cannabis locations An amendment updating the existing cannabis control ordinance that sets allowable distances between businesses, parks, schools... Local News 23 May 2022 | 09:55
Frank Pallotta, Nick De Gregorio and Sab Skenderi are all running for the Republican nomination for NJ’s 5th Congressional District in the June primary election. Meet the Republican candidates running for NJ’s 5th Congressional District primary Frank Pallotta What prompted you to run? Washington is in dire need of leadership and business expertise to manage our inflation... News 20 May 2022 | 01:47
Meghan Hindi: archery specialist, life coach, doula, author and survivor. ( Manfang Photo) Wildish Way helps empower women through archery and animals Meghan Hindi is a certified life coach, archer, author, Doula and speaker. She is a survivor of abuse. Instead of wallowing... Business 20 May 2022 | 11:46
Illegal ATV riders in West Milford. ( West Milford Police Department) West Milford PD investigates illegal ATV road riders The West Milford Police Department is looking for information from the public regarding ATV riders that were seen riding... Police & Fire 18 May 2022 | 12:25
Dylan Connors, Athlete of the Week. West Milford High School Athlete of the Week, May 9-14 At West Milford High School, the Athlete of the Week for May 9 through 14 was boy’s lacrosse senior captain Dylan Connors.... Sports 18 May 2022 | 11:20
Among the popular events at Long Pond Ironworks Historic District is the Civil War Living History weekend. ( Ann Genader) Learn local history as a Long Pond Iron Works volunteer The people who once lived and labored in the Long Pond Ironworks village worked 12 hours a day and risked their lives as... Local News 18 May 2022 | 11:02
