Lisa Johnson, volunteer, and Marisa Gough pose for a photo. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) Highlander Education Foundation Family Fun Day draws 1,000 The Highlander Education Foundation’s (HEF) third annual Family Fun Day fundraiser drew about 1000 people on Saturday September... Local News 15 Sep 2026 | 10:24
Kyle Parker, John Van Vliet and Jesse Gerber dress as British soldiers. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) Long Pond Ironworks reenactment brings Victorian history to life On Saturday, Sept. 12, visitors to the Long Pond Ironworks were able to talk directly with reenactors portraying the Victorian... Local News 15 Sep 2026 | 10:11
West Milford police prepare for heavy traffic during apple season With apple season approaching, the West Milford Police Department is preparing for increased weekend traffic in the northern... Local News 14 Sep 2026 | 03:29
Maria Ojeda Pasterchick holds up a paper titled, "Grief and Teens." ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) Oak Ridge woman turns personal loss, social work career into grief support Maria Ojeda Pasterchick is no stranger to tragedy. In August of 2004 her husband, Jose Louis Ojeda, died from cancer when... Local News 14 Sep 2026 | 03:05
9/11 Memorial located at the West Milford Municipal complex. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) West Milford honors 9/11 victims, local heroes at 25th anniversary memorial West Milford on Friday held a memorial service commerating the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the United States and... Local News 14 Sep 2026 | 02:43
Landscaping professionals join forces to restore grounds at domestic violence shelter A group of New Jersey landscaping professionals recently joined forces to restore and maintain the grounds of a confidential... Local News 14 Sep 2026 | 02:27
Upper Greenwood Lake Fire Auxiliary to host fall fundraiser The Upper Greenwood Lake Fire Company Auxiliary will host its fall community fundraiser Sept. 20-26 at Grower’s Choice Garden... Local News 09 Sep 2026 | 10:32
West Milford dog walk to celebrate shelter’s 50th anniversary A dog walk benefiting the West Milford Animal Shelter will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 19 at the West Milford Community... Local News 03 Sep 2026 | 03:40
Garbage, recycling collection rescheduled for Labor Day Garbage and recycling collection scheduled for Monday, Sept. 7, will instead take place Saturday, Sept. 5. Residents should... Local News 01 Sep 2026 | 09:38
Chester Kiwanis 9/11 Memorial in Chester Community Park was one of the first in the nation to recognize everyone who perished September 11, 2001. Photo by Aja Brandt We have not forgotten The Twin Towers are hit Tom Moore left his home in Monroe on that Tuesday and took the 6:45 a.m. train to Hoboken, then caught... Local News 09 Sep 2026 | 01:50
Members of the First Aid Squad pack up donated school supplies. ( Photo submitted) West Milford schools receive supplies through First Aid Squad donation drive West Milford schools received donated school supplies following a communitywide collection effort spearheaded by the West... Local News 31 Aug 2026 | 03:30
Marshall Hill Elementary School principal Patrick O’Donnell cuts the ribbon on the school’s new playground. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) Marshall Hill Elementary dedicates new $35,000 playground Patrick O’Donnell, principal of the Marshall Hill Elementary School, on Aug. 26 dedicated the playground the PTA made a reality.... Local News 31 Aug 2026 | 03:26
The United Methodist Church at Newfoundland is shown. ( Photo submitted) Newfoundland United Methodist Church to celebrate 175th anniversary The United Methodist Church at Newfoundland will celebrate its 175th anniversary Sunday, Sept. 13, marking nearly two centuries... Local News 31 Aug 2026 | 02:48
The Long Pond Ironworks will host a Weekend of Living History on Sept. 12-13. ( Photo submitted) Long Pond Ironworks to host Weekend of Living History The Friends of Long Pond Ironworks will transport visitors to the 1830s and 1840s during a Weekend of Living History at Long... Local News 28 Aug 2026 | 01:13
West Milford to hold 9/11 remembrance ceremony The Township of West Milford will hold a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at the township’s 9/11 Monument in... Local News 28 Aug 2026 | 01:08
