https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/news/local-news/a-day-at-the-fair-GI6082338 hourly The West Milford Messenger en 2026-08-03T10:00:03-04:00 A day at the fair https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/binrepository/img-8365_4-10972746_20260803100014.jpg <b>Children ride the carousel.</b> https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/binrepository/img-8374_4-10972809_20260803100016.jpg https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/binrepository/img-8362_4-10972811_20260803100017.jpg <b>Fireworks lit up the midway after dark.</b> https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/binrepository/img-8265_4-10972814_20260803100019.jpg <b>Hearts &amp; Hooves had a booth.</b> https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/binrepository/img-8262_4-10972817_20260803100022.jpg <b>Brianna Strada, Hampton. 4-H swine queen. As the queen, she said she loves talking to fair-goers and her community. Of course, she loves pigs. The 4-H has 15 clubs, each with a queen representative. </b> https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/binrepository/img-8247_4-10972820_20260803100025.jpg <b>Alpacas were on display.</b> https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/binrepository/img-8245_4-10972823_20260803100026.jpg <b>These chickens won a 4-H poultry prize.</b> https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/binrepository/img-8237_4-10972826_20260803100028.jpg <b>Dogs run through an obstacle course</b> https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/news/local-news/miss-sandyston-crowned-queen-of-the-new-jersey-state-fair-EI6082633 hourly The West Milford Messenger en 2026-08-03T10:16:15-04:00 Miss Sandyston crowned Queen of the New Jersey State Fair https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/binrepository/img-8323-jpg_4-10972966_20260803101621.jpg <b>2025 Queen Sophie Schaeffner awards the People’s Choice winner, Miss Vernon Evelyn Bernard.</b> https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/binrepository/img-8331_4-10973230_20260803101623.jpg <b>2025 Queen Sophie Schaeffner congratulates the new NJ Fair Queen, Miss Sandyston, Jordan Valleau.</b> https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/binrepository/img-8289_4-10973233_20260803101624.jpg <b>The contestants for the N.J. Fair Queen of the Fair and last year’s Queen Sophie Schaeffner.</b> https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/binrepository/img-8347_4-10973235_20260803101626.jpg <b>People’s Choice winner, Miss Vernon, Evelyn Bernard; First Runner Up, Miss Franklin, Addison Smith; Queen, Miss Sandyston, Jordan Valleau; Second Runner Up, Miss Frankfort, Teagan Smith.</b> https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/milestones/obituaries/miriam-e-mascola-MK6084592 hourly The West Milford Messenger en 2026-08-03T14:02:54-04:00 Miriam E. Mascola https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/news/local-news/s-a-f-e-house-rescue-fundraiser-raises-funds-for-animals-in-need-CK6084664 hourly The West Milford Messenger en 2026-08-03T14:11:01-04:00 S.A.F.E. House rescue fundraiser raises funds for animals in need https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/binrepository/img-8212_4-10975232_20260803141105.jpg Nancy O’Tool from S.A.F.E. House animal rescue and sanctuary offers jewelry she makes for sale as part of the fundraiser. https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/binrepository/img-8215_4-10975250_20260803141109.jpg Phoenix gets a treat from a fundraiser raiser attendee. https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/news/sports/west-milford-bears-gold-win-10u-usabl-division-championship-LK6084805 hourly The West Milford Messenger en 2026-08-03T14:20:00-04:00 West Milford Bears Gold win 10U USABL division championship https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/binrepository/img-4251_4-10975358_20260803142003.jpg Back: Asst Coach Jesse Soehngen, Asst Coach John Ellis, Head Coach Joe Ragonese, Asst Coach Scott Sorensen, Asst Coach Tim Jacobsen; middle: Dylan Regan, Lorenzo Soehngen, Joseph Ragonese, Ryder Jacobsen, Nico Aurilia, Noah Ellis, Sebastian Sorensen; front: Chris Cheski, Lucas Smart, Bentley Batson, Liam McNamee. https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/news/business/family-care-physical-therapy-opens-new-butler-clinic-KK6084936 hourly The West Milford Messenger en 2026-08-03T14:25:18-04:00 Family Care Physical Therapy opens new Butler clinic https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/binrepository/img-7620_4-10975408_20260803142522.jpg Dr. Nicole Mustafa poses in front of Family Care Physical Therapy. https://www.westmilfordmessenger.com/binrepository/img-8492_4-10975411_20260803142526.jpg Dr. Nicole Mustafa cuts the ribbon on Family Care Physical Therapy.