West Milford receives $12,000 in Passaic County America 250 mini-grant West Milford Township has received $12,000 as part of $97,400 in America 250 Mini-Grants awarded by the Passaic County Board... Local News 27 Aug 2026 | 02:47
Mason Birkoff, a third-generation member of a stone/brick laying tradesmen family, restores porch steps on a West Milford home built about 175 years ago. Photo provided by Owen Ginder. ( Photo: Owen Ginder) Looking back: Three generations of masons Masonry, one of history’s most enduring building crafts, is still in demand today. It was first used over 12,000 years ago... Columns 17 Aug 2026 | 04:03
This “Welcome to Passaic County” sign features Alexander Hamilton. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) Passaic County welcome signs showcase local history Drivers entering Passaic County may notice the “Welcome to Passaic County” signs on major roads. In West Milford, the signs... Local News 04 Aug 2026 | 03:27
2025 Queen Sophie Schaeffner awards the People’s Choice winner, Miss Vernon Evelyn Bernard. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) Miss Sandyston crowned Queen of the New Jersey State Fair Miss Sandyston, Jordan Valleau, was crowned Queen of the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse Show after competing... Local News 03 Aug 2026 | 10:16
West Milford council recognizes ADA anniversary The West Milford Township Council recognized the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and discussed community... Local News 17 Jul 2026 | 01:51
Attendees pose in front of the America250 Time Capsule plot, which will be reopened in 2076. ( Photo: Rich Adamonis) West Milford buries America250 time capsule at Wallisch Homestead Fifty years from now in 2076, West Milford residents will unearth the America250 Time Capsule with some 30 artifacts that... Local News 06 Jul 2026 | 04:40
Kerry O’Brien speaks at the West Milford Library on June 30. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) Lecture explores Long Pond Ironworks’ role in revolution As part of its America250 programming, the West Milford Library presented “The History of the Long Pond Ironworks“ presented... Local News 01 Jul 2026 | 10:50
Uncle Sam performs on stilts. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) West Milford Community Day features vendors, music, fireworks The West Milford Recreation Department hosted a community celebration featuring live music, vendors, games, fireworks and... Local News 29 Jun 2026 | 03:23
HWS trumpeters Len Stern of Kinnelon, left, who also serves as HWS treasurer, and William Trusheim of West Milford, HWS president. ( Photo submitted) West Milford trumpeter to perform at patriotic concert West Milford resident and trumpeter William Trusheim will join the Hanover Wind Symphony for a free patriotic concert celebrating... Entertainment 02 Jun 2026 | 03:45
West Milford to celebrate Community Day, America 250 with fireworks Residents are invited to attend West Milford Community Day and Fourth of July Fireworks on Saturday, June 27, at the West... Local News 01 Jun 2026 | 07:56
Leo Shabarov of Sparta High School. Sussex County Youth Orchestras to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with concert The Sussex County Youth Orchestras will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States with a concert... Local News 22 May 2026 | 09:28
Astrid Elisabet Keck Astrid Elisabet Keck, age 96, of Oak Ridge section of West Milford passed away at her home on April 24, 2026. She was born... Obituaries 29 Apr 2026 | 10:28
Jefferson Arts Committee plans concert honoring America’s 250th anniversary The Jefferson Arts Committee will host “A Celebration of 250 Years of Our American Heritage” at 7 p.m. May 9 in the Jefferson... Entertainment 07 Apr 2026 | 08:30
New York State Police had a recruiting tent at the 2025 New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. Photo: Maebel Van Ek Photography New standards make it easier to join police, military, corrections In recent years and especially since COVID, recruiting for uniformed services is down across the country. As a result, a... Local News 17 Mar 2026 | 04:05
Originally Tattersalls Lodge in the 1930s, this restaurant was known as Whitey and Iva’s in the 1960s. The property now belongs to Battinelli Enterprises. (Photo provided) ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Country dining in the 1960s In 1965, newsman Ed Cropley and his wife Dorothy, a teacher at Eleanor G. Hewitt School in Ringwood, decided to expand their... Columns 15 Jan 2026 | 04:03
