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
West Milford Police Dept. During the period of Dec. 1–31, 2025, the West Milford Police Department responded to 3,725 calls for service, including... Police & Fire 07 Jan 2026 | 11:21
St. Joseph Parochial School students (pictured) in the 1960s could ride to school on public school bus established routes. Special bus routes directly to Our Lady Queen of Peace and St. Joseph Parochial Schools were denied because of possible violation of the law separating church and state. Father Cornelius Kelly is pictured with students. Photo courtesy Irene Bishop Zak Looking back: Overpaid school chief Not much media attention is paid today to the West Milford Board of Education, but 60 years ago, meetings routinely drew... Columns 31 Dec 2025 | 04:37
The opening of Trulli Alberobello (Momento II) Restaurant, 374 Morsetown Road, is celebrated in August 1996. Alberto Dautaj, owner, is first person on the left standing. Mayor Glenn Wenzel is next in line followed by Alberto’s wife Arta. With new owners the restaurant is now called Prime 374. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Remembering restaurants of 35 years ago Some popular West Milford restaurants from 1990 may no longer be around 35 years later, but the memories they created remain... Columns 24 Dec 2025 | 03:43
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
Halloween pokemon event scheduled A free Pokémon-sanctioned event called “Pokéween” will be held on Oct. 31 at Progress CCG on Greenwood Lake Turnpike in Hewitt.... Local News 21 Oct 2025 | 02:29
Work continues on Greenwood Lake Turnpike in Ringwood Milling and paving on Greenwood Lake Turnpike is scheduled to continue Friday, Nov. 17. Milling will be done from south of... Local News 17 Nov 2023 | 08:03
Bridge repairs to start Bridge repairs are scheduled to start Thursday, Aug. 31 on Greenwood Lake Turnpike near Lakeside Road in West Milford. Construction... Local News 31 Aug 2023 | 08:44
Culvert repairs to start on Greenwood Lake Turnpike There will be one lane of alternating traffic on Greenwood Lake Turnpike between Marshall Hill Road and Lincoln Avenue as... Local News 30 Jan 2023 | 05:34
The exterior of the new VFW Headquarters on Cahill Cross Road shows progress. ( Photo by Ann Genader) VFW Post 7198 finally has a permanent home After the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7198 was organized in 1957 the post soon afterward owned a home – the former St.... Local News 25 Oct 2022 | 10:53
Part of Route 23 designated ‘Blue Star Highway’ A new sign has been erected in the park-rest area of Route 23 in Newfoundland, recognizing the highway as part of the “Blue... Local News 04 Oct 2022 | 04:42
West Milford expected to vote on bond ordinance The Township of West Milford Council was expected at the May 4 meeting to approve a bond ordinance appropriating $5,432,000... Local News 04 May 2022 | 11:12
The proposed municipal budget, discussed by Township Administrator William Senande at a council meeting in West Milford town hall, shows a need to replace antiquated radio system equipment. The cost of nearly $5,500,000 is not all to be paid in one year. (File photo) ( File photo) Replacing antiquated emergency radio system becomes $5.5 millionWest Milford budget priority The Township of West Milford ’s emergency radio system is antiquated and beyond repair, according to Township Administrator... Local News 27 Mar 2022 | 01:23
Barbara Van Der Sluys shared this photo of Brown’s Point showing Brown’s Hotel on the site at Greenwood Lake. Many boxers, including the Great Joe Lewis, trained there. Before the hotel was destroyed by fire around 1952 popular wrestlers of the day also entertained. Greenwood Lake Turnpike shown in front of the hotel is not as wide as it is today. Resident wants WM to have Brown’s Point public forever Brown’s Point, only public access point to Greenwood Lake, should be owned by the Township of West Milford and be part of... Local News 14 Oct 2021 | 10:52
West Milford Police Chief James DeVore, seen when he was appointed by Mayor Michele Dale a few months ago, is responding to resident concerns about speeding dangers on local roads, Township Administrator William Senande told the Township Council at a recent meeting. Photo/Ann Genader Residents praise police presence Many residents continued to suffer in silence while speeding traffic on local commuter roads endangered them and their property... Local News 06 Oct 2021 | 08:49
