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Survey: Did insurance deny your medical care?

Survey: Did insurance deny your medical care?

Has your health insurance company denied coverage of a surgery or significant medical care that you expected them to cover?...

News Alert
06 Feb 2026 | 12:39

CASA seeks volunteers to advocate for children in foster care

More than 500 children in Passaic and Union counties are currently living in foster care, and Court Appointed Special Advocates...

Local News
02 Feb 2026 | 03:04

County names West Milford property as new regional services center

The Passaic County Board of Commissioners has named a West Milford property the Passaic County Highlands Regional Services...

Local News
02 Feb 2026 | 02:50
Marijuana growing at a Pharmacann facility in Montgomery, NY, which supplies dispensaries. Photo: Michael Bloom
Marijuana growing at a Pharmacann facility in Montgomery, NY, which supplies dispensaries. Photo: Michael Bloom

As cannabis shops multiply, some towns say enough is enough

When New York and New Jersey legalized cannabis sales in 2021, the move set off rapid regional growth in an industry once...

Local News
04 Feb 2026 | 02:02

Passaic County urges residents to take precautions as flu season continues

As flu season continues, Passaic County health officials are urging residents to take preventive steps to limit the spread...

Local News
30 Jan 2026 | 01:38
West Milford resident founded non-profit connecting gardeners to food pantries nationwide

West Milford resident founded non-profit connecting gardeners to food pantries nationwide

AmpleHarvest.org, a national nonprofit organization that connects home gardeners with local food pantries to reduce hunger...

Local News
30 Jan 2026 | 01:29
Did you beat last week’s 76% spelling bee average?

Did you beat last week’s 76% spelling bee average?

The results are in. Over 200 readers took last week’s spelling bee, scoring a 76% average.

Kudos to the 58 invincible readers...

Local News
04 Feb 2026 | 02:06
Plow trucks moved heavy volumes of snow from roadways throughout snowstorm duration and after.
Plow trucks moved heavy volumes of snow from roadways throughout snowstorm duration and after. ( Photo: Rich Adamonis)

Township responds to Winter Storm Fern

Last Sunday’s winter storm Fern delivered as meteorologists advertised with West Milford snowfall totals coming in at 18”...

Local News
27 Jan 2026 | 04:30
Over a foot of snow fell on West Milford on Sunday.
Over a foot of snow fell on West Milford on Sunday. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke)

Snowfall in West Milford

Local News
27 Jan 2026 | 03:52
West Milford VFW honors student essay winners

West Milford VFW honors student essay winners

The West Milford VFW presented two award categories: the Voice of Democracy Award for high school students and the Patriots...

Local News
23 Jan 2026 | 02:28
Peggy Karr
Peggy Karr ( Photo by Denise von Wilke)

New Jersey artist built global fused glass business from humble start

New Jersey-born self-starter, Peggy Karr’s career evolved from cleaning houses and waitressing to running a fused glass empire...

Local News
23 Jan 2026 | 02:02
West Milford was hit by several snow storms on Saturday and Sunday.
West Milford was hit by several snow storms on Saturday and Sunday. ( Photo by Denise von Wilke)

Weekend snow heightens emergency response

The snowstorms of last Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 17-18, contributed to an uptick in activity for the West Milford Police...

Local News
20 Jan 2026 | 03:47
Erin Mellini of Snakes-N-Scales shows lets a child feel a snake.
Erin Mellini of Snakes-N-Scales shows lets a child feel a snake. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke / Edited with Google AI)

Reptile program draws crowd to West Milford library

More than 60 people gathered at the West Milford Public Library on Monday to learn about reptiles during an educational program...

Local News
20 Jan 2026 | 03:36
Nicole McLaughlin, Brianna McLaughlin, Jennifer Capalbo and Emilie Berszak are shown.
Nicole McLaughlin, Brianna McLaughlin, Jennifer Capalbo and Emilie Berszak are shown. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke)

Animal lovers brave snow to attend JKRC fundraiser

The Jan. 17 storm resulted in snow-covered and icy roads, but that did not stop animal lovers from attending the Just Keep...

Local News
19 Jan 2026 | 02:27
Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Correctional Facility in Goshen, N.Y. Photo: Bryan Fumagalli
Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Correctional Facility in Goshen, N.Y. Photo: Bryan Fumagalli

Nearly 40% of Orange County jail’s inmates are ICE detainees

Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees make up a significant portion of the inmate population at the Orange County...

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19 Jan 2026 | 05:15
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