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 15 Apr 2026 | 03:20
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... Local News 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... Local News 14 Apr 2026 | 08:12
Creative networking night set for April 27 Local artists, writers and creatives are invited to a networking event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 27 at Dino’s Deli in West... Local News 14 Apr 2026 | 08:08
Hackensack Meridian Health President and CEO Mark Sparta speaks at the podium. ( Photo: Hackensack Meridian Health) Hackensack Meridian Health opens new health and wellness center Residents in West Milford and nearby communities now have access to expansive healthcare services with Hackensack Meridian... Local News 14 Apr 2026 | 03:19
West Milford council reviews 2026 budget, grant funding, debt outlook The West Milford Township Council reviewed the township’s 2026 budget on April 8, outlining funded projects, grant allocations... Local News 13 Apr 2026 | 02:13
West Milford to host free health screening event A free Wellness Family Festival will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at West Milford High School, offering... Local News 13 Apr 2026 | 02:04
A car accident in Barry Lakes, NJ took out two telephone poles in January, leaving hundreds of Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative customers in the dark. Along with increasing weather-related disasters, car-pole accidents are on the rise. Photo provided Power bills surge, leaving households scrambling to cope – while outages are on the rise Key Takeaways 1. The energy needs of data centers – and the new infrastructure they require – are major culprits in electrical... Evergreen 13 Apr 2026 | 04:24
Paradise Knoll Elementary School has been targeted for closure by the West Milford Township Schools Board of Education amid budget and enrollment challenges. ( Photo: Isabella Basile) West Milford BOE may close Paradise Knoll school amid budget pressures The West Milford Board of Education announced a plan to close Paradise Knoll Elementary School as part of ongoing efforts... Local News 13 Apr 2026 | 02:07
Space backs bill to boost school aid in Highlands, Pinelands districts State Sen. Parker Space announced he is supporting new legislation aimed at providing financial relief to school districts... Local News 10 Apr 2026 | 12:44
Screenshot West Milford senior sets sights on Broadway A first experience playing a masked zombie in middle school sparked a passion for acting that has grown into a standout theater... Local News 07 Apr 2026 | 08:37
A previous Long Pond Iron Works Civil War weekend. ( Photo: BT Salvatori Photography) Civil War Weekend returns to Long Pond Ironworks State Park The annual Civil War Weekend will take place April 18-19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Long Pond Ironworks State Park in Hewitt,... Local News 07 Apr 2026 | 08:18
Jaymeson Hayward shows off an egg. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) Elks host Easter egg hunt Local News 06 Apr 2026 | 03:41
Lisa Chammings, left, holds Hero and Jeanette Campbell holds Tiny Tim shortly after the dogs were discovered in Stillwater Township, N.J., on Wednesday, March 18. After being sighted in the road in Stillwater, Chihuahua-mix Hero led Campbell and Chammings to a disabled older Chihuahua named Tiny Tim, who was stuck at the water’s edge at Swartswood Lake, unable to free himself from behind a dock. Photos provided by Lisa Chammings. Community rallies to rescue abandoned dogs On March 16, dozens of small terrier- and Chihuahua-type dogs were dumped at four sites on a raw, rainy evening in Sussex... Evergreen 06 Apr 2026 | 02:18
From left, Kenneth Hensley, District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler, New Jersey Elks North District, Lyndsay Wright and Chris Wright. ( Photo submitted) West Milford Elks donate $2,000 to support local siblings’ Walk MS fundraising effort The West Milford Elks Lodge #2236 has donated $2,000 to support Lyndsay and Chris Wright’s fundraising efforts for this year’s... Local News 31 Mar 2026 | 07:13
