This home on Locust Ct. in West Milford is lit up for Christmas. ( Photo by Denise von Wilke) West Milford home ready for Christmas Local News 19 Dec 2025 | 03:09
Students in the Newfoundland School upper grades are seen in 1947. The oldest were just six years old when World War II began. Students are: Row 1: Marge Sisco, Clarence Crane, Eugene Sisco. Row 2: Dawn Jennings, Wayne Post, Billy McCAnn, Sally Hewitt, Doris Post, Lawrence Davenport, Linda Chardavoyne. Row 5: LeRoy Tice, Jane Myers, Carl Stickles, Shirley Jennings, Bobby VanLuvender, Walter Crane. Row 4: Jean Richards, Carl Cahill, Jean Cahill, Ada VanderStad, George Crane, Eddie Paulison. Standing left to right: Eileen Cole, Doris Boulden, Luella Crowley Kemble teacher, Eddie VanderStad, Jerry Crane. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: Christmas Day 1941 Less than three weeks after the United States entered World War II, Christmas Day 1941 arrived on schedule. People tried... Columns 16 Dec 2025 | 03:23
West Milford Township ushered in the holiday seasons with an annual tree lighting on Monday. ( Photo by Denise von Wilke) West Milford welcomes holiday season Hundreds of residents gathered at Town Hall on Monday to kick off the holiday season, leaving with a strong sense of community... Local News 02 Dec 2025 | 09:25
A snowman, Stitch, The Grinch and Mickey and Minnie Mouse are shown. ( Photo by Denise von Wilke) Christmas comes to Sophie Ave. A home on Sophie Avenue in West Milford is ready for Christmas. Local News 01 Dec 2025 | 04:21
Santa’s disability I found out that Santa Claus has a disability the year I was 6. I was familiar with the word “disability” at that age, as... Entertainment 20 Dec 2024 | 01:08
Greenwood Lake welcomes the holidays at winter festival During a chilly Saturday after Thanksgiving, hundreds of people filled Winstanley Park to enjoy Greenwood Lake’s annual Holiday... Local News 03 Dec 2024 | 08:10
Greenwood Lake holds holiday festival, tree lighting After a challenging period when a forest fire threatened their community and hundreds of fire companies and volunteers throughout... Local News 27 Nov 2024 | 08:10
Until recent years, music at St. Joseph Church in West Milford came from the pipe organ. Near it is a papier-mâché angel created by Father Bernie. (File photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: How Christmas celebrations have changed Observance of the Christmas holiday in West Milford has changed greatly over the years from the time when celebrating the... Columns 20 Dec 2023 | 11:49
Christmastime of yesteryear will be on display at the Creamery at the Wallisch Homestead, 65 Lincoln Ave. (Photo provided) Christmas Past on display at Wallisch Homestead The Friends of the Wallisch Homestead will offer a glimpse into Christmas Past again this season. Each evening between 5... Local News 18 Nov 2023 | 09:33
Thanks to residents, Elks for holiday food baskets On behalf of the West Milford Recreation Center, I would like to express my sincere thanks to our community for their help... Letters to the Editor 12 Jan 2023 | 12:40
Town of Warwick Police released this photo of a suspect stealing a blow mold Santa train decoration from Vincent Poloniak’s lawn around 2 a.m. December 31. Photo provided. UPDATE: Stolen from Spanktown: Santa train, Three Stooges, choir singers In the final days of the last-ever Spanktown Road holiday display, cherished pieces of it were stolen from 83-year-old Vincent... Local News 03 Jan 2023 | 05:52
2022 is the final year for the Poloniak’s light display at 22 Spanktown Road. Photo: Sammie Finch. 50 years of light and love on Spanktown Road After 50 years of cultivating an unforgettable Christmas experience in the heart of Florida, Vincent Poloniak is turning... Local News 28 Dec 2022 | 04:44
Fleet Foxes: White Winter Hymnal (cover). Source: YouTube. Red snow? A most unexpected modern standard for the holidays There is no mention of holiday or Christmas in lyrics to the song, ``White Winter Hymnal.’’ Or winter, for that matter. There... Entertainment 21 Dec 2021 | 02:04
The late Ruth Wiley Adams, a lady who loved Christmas, devoted her time and energy to preserving the environment. Photo by Ann Genader. An appreciation for the West Milford woman who loved Christmas Whenever a fight to save the environment surfaced, a feisty West Milford senior citizen was sure to be in front of the action.... Local News 08 Dec 2021 | 09:00
Wally, the Wallisch Cow Christmas Past at the Wallisch Homestead If you are looking for someplace to get into the Christmas spirit then head on over to the Wallisch Homestead during the... Local News 24 Nov 2021 | 10:47
