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West Milford Mayor Michele Dale said, This is an important moment for our region, and especially for the residents of West Milford and the surrounding Highlands communities.
West Milford Mayor Michele Dale said, "This is an important moment for our region, and especially for the residents of West Milford and the surrounding Highlands communities". ( Photo: Rich Adamonis)

Passaic County, West Milford open Highlands Regional Service Center

Officials from Passaic County and West Milford along with a cadre of senior on Wednesday, April 22, joined ribbon cutting...

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24 Apr 2026 | 01:53

West Milford churches to host National Day of Prayer events

Churches across West Milford will unite Thursday, May 7, to observe the National Day of Prayer with a series of community...

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24 Apr 2026 | 01:20
From left, Gina Mantz, fundraiser co-chair, Tim Kelley, Rich Otis Asmus, fund raiser co-chair.
From left, Gina Mantz, fundraiser co-chair, Tim Kelley, Rich Otis Asmus, fund raiser co-chair. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke)

West Milford Elks raise $12,700 for resident battling leukemia

West Milford Elks Lodge 2236 raised $12,700 during a March 15 fundraiser to support a local resident recovering from leukemia....

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24 Apr 2026 | 01:17
Heather Saraceni
Heather Saraceni ( Photo by Denise von Wilke)

Program coordinator builds community through compassion and service

Heather Saraceni, program coordinator at the Highlands Family Success Center, has built her career around community service,...

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23 Apr 2026 | 03:42
A family gets a look at a Civil War era firearm.
A family gets a look at a Civil War era firearm. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke)

Long Pond Ironworks hosts Civil War reenactment

A Civil War encampment reenactment brought history to life April 18 at Long Pond Ironworks State Park.

The event featured...

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21 Apr 2026 | 09:10
Visitors check out booths at the Wellness Family Festival.
Visitors check out booths at the Wellness Family Festival. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke)

Wellness Family Festival draws crowds to West Milford High School

A community Wellness Family Festival held April 18 at West Milford High School brought together more than 100 vendors offering...

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21 Apr 2026 | 08:59
Women in elaborate hats and spring garb gathered at the West Milford Presbyterian Church’s annual Tea on April 18 for a traditional British tea and tricky tray. The tea is a fund raiser for the church’s various local service initiatives.
Women in elaborate hats and spring garb gathered at the West Milford Presbyterian Church’s annual Tea on April 18 for a traditional British tea and tricky tray. The tea is a fund raiser for the church’s various local service initiatives. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke)

Church hosts tea party

Local News
21 Apr 2026 | 08:07
Hazelman Farms owner Rocky Hazelman amid the parade of daffodils along lower Macopin Road.
Hazelman Farms owner Rocky Hazelman amid the parade of daffodils along lower Macopin Road. ( Photo: Rich Adamonis)

Thousands of daffodils brighten Macopin Road

With Spring sunshine, the daffodils bloom alongside lower Macopin Road in West Milford courtesy of Hazelman Farms.

Now in...

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21 Apr 2026 | 07:57

Creative networking event set for April 27

A “Creative Connections” networking event for artists, photographers, filmmakers and other creatives will be held from 6:30...

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21 Apr 2026 | 07:51
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West Milford firefighters to join national ‘Light the Night’ tribute

Fire companies in West Milford will take part in a nationwide tribute honoring fallen firefighters as part of the annual...

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21 Apr 2026 | 07:46
Girl Scout troops host food drive to support West Milford families

Girl Scout troops host food drive to support West Milford families

Three local Girl Scout troops joined forces March 15 to host a community food drive supporting families in need.

Girl Scout...

Local News
21 Apr 2026 | 07:36
The Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority is a self-drop-off facility located on Route 94 S in Lafayette that offers responsible ways for disposing of recyclables at little or no cost. Photos by Grace Gray Reed
The Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority is a self-drop-off facility located on Route 94 S in Lafayette that offers responsible ways for disposing of recyclables at little or no cost. Photos by Grace Gray Reed

Single-stream recycling gains momentum

Single-stream recycling has become a common service offered by regional waste collection companies such as Casella Waste...

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20 Apr 2026 | 01:46
SantaCon attendees in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)
SantaCon attendees in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)

Hewitt SantaCon organizer charged with wire fraud

Hewitt, N.J. resident Stefan Pildes was arrested Wednesday, April 15 in Manhattan and charged with one count of wire fraud,...

Local News
20 Apr 2026 | 05:59

Fundraiser to benefit West Milford community gardens

TJ Pizzeria in West Milford will host a dine-to-donate fundraiser April 20, donating 5% of proceeds to support the Woman’s...

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14 Apr 2026 | 08:40

West Milford to honor volunteers at annual awards program

The Township of West Milford will celebrate community service during its annual Volunteer Award Program on Wednesday, April...

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14 Apr 2026 | 08:12
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