Mae Reilly and seven of her nine children are seen at her 100th birthday celebration in 1996. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Reilly Family remembered Development of the city of Newark began when a group of people from Connecticut bought land from the native Indians to establish... Columns 26 Jun 2026 | 02:17
Police Chief John Moeller leads a Memorial Day parade march along Union Valley Road, West Milford, in the 1960s. Frank M. Sell American Legion Post 289 Commander Jack Whitbeck marches next to him. Officers visible behind them include Capt. Jack Ryan, Sgt. Louis Hall and Officers Bill Genader, James Morreale, Bob Deaver and Bill Ohlmeyer. Among Township Council members visible are Township Committeemen Floyd Struble, Warren Brogan and Mayor George Egan. Buildings pictured that no longer are there include the Cracker Barrel Store and Finn family home at left; at right a Flying A Gas Station and the home where seamstress Louise Donnegan had a dry-cleaning business. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Memorial Day, 1944 Memorial Day services have been held annually in the Township of West Milford since May 26, 1944. The day, originally referred... Columns 19 May 2026 | 04:13
Inventor Francisco Pacheco, seated at the edge of the boat, directs his grandson Edwardo, as he operates a 26-foot vessel with hydrogen power for nine hours in a 1974 Point Pleasant demonstration. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: Hydrogen energy power After Francisco Pacheco of Bolivia demonstrated hydrogen power energy at a Green Energy Conference in Canada and participated... Columns 24 Mar 2026 | 11:51
Anni Shoettke D’es Verney Anni Shoettke D’es Verney, a woman whose life spanned a century of history, elegance, and unwavering devotion to family,... Obituaries 10 Mar 2026 | 10:40
West Milford police officer is larger than life At 5-foot-3, Amy Antonucci’s presence is larger than life. Known for her determination and belief in equality, Antonucci... Local News 16 Feb 2026 | 02:25
The Smith Mills building on Hamburg Turnpike near the intersection of Route 23 is seen when Daniel Smith operated a store there decades ago. The building is now privately owned. (Photo provided) ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: Smith Mills revisited The long-ago busy community of Smith Mills, once a significant stop along the Hamburg Turnpike in the early days of the iron... Columns 19 Nov 2025 | 10:04
Pine Village Grove, a former Oak Ridge restaurant, is the scene of the 1972 West Milford Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Ball. The building is now the location for Freedom church. From left are Police Chief John Moeller, Mayor George Eckert, West Milford Police Commissioner Walter Dearcopp, Township Committeewoman Mollie McFarland and Police Captain James Semento. Photo by Ann Genader ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: Restaurant stories Hidden in a 1950s summer vacation home community, distant from main roads and much activity, Oscar’s Steak House on Tintle... Columns 04 Nov 2025 | 04:08
Wanaque Valley Inn was in a house dating back to the late 1760s on Greenwood Lake Turnpike in Hewitt. It was moved to the Long Pond Historic site when Monksville Reservoir was built and flooded the area. (Photo Provided). Looking back: Many Restaurants Through the years the Township of West Milford has been known for its many lakes and ponds (about 62 ), and many restaurants... Columns 21 Oct 2025 | 10:18
Robert Jacob White Robert Jacob White, 76, of West Milford, N.J., passed away on October 25, 2022, at his vacation home on Chincoteague Island,... Obituaries 29 Nov 2022 | 10:54
A special year for West Milford veterans Today, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day – the day dedicated annually to honor all veterans who are alive and living a retired life.... Local News 09 Nov 2022 | 10:14
Gerda Mewes Mewes, Gerda, 96 of West Milford, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 30, at The Chelsea at Bald Eagle Assisted Living facility.... Obituaries 01 Nov 2022 | 10:59
New COVID-19 case numbers are low in West Milford, but Omicron BA.2 poses a new threat Although there were just five new cases of COVID-19 recorded throughout the Township of West Milford between March 21 and... Local News 05 Apr 2022 | 01:12
Challenge to our Republic A big lie (German: große Lüge) is a propaganda technique used for political purpose. The expression was coined by Adolf Hitler,... Letters to the Editor 11 Jan 2021 | 07:19
Karen B. Toepper Karen B. Toepper of Sparta, NJ, passed away after a hard battle with Cancer, on February 16, 2020. She leaves behind her... Obituaries 18 Feb 2020 | 05:02
Erwin Wolff Erwin Wolff, 78, of West Milford, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 8. Beloved husband of Lois (Hall) Wolff. Born in Flensburg, Germany,... Obituaries 09 Dec 2019 | 03:57
