Jefferson Mayor Eric Wilsusen, left, West Milford Mayor Michele Dale, and Vernon Mayor Anthony Rossi met on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, to align positions and publicly reveal the regional collation’s platform and push for a fair solution for all Highlands communities. ( Photo provide) Highlands towns unite to demand state relief from development restrictions Led by Jefferson and West Milford townships, municipalities across Northern New Jersey’s Highlands region are rallying and... Local News 17 Feb 2026 | 11:20
The Idylease building has a black drape over the porch in 1992 to mourn the death of Dr. Arthur Zampella, M.D. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: Hospital dream died The date of Jan. 9 marks the 34th anniversary of the death of Dr., Arthur Dante Louis Zampella, M.D., whose countless proposed... Columns 09 Jan 2026 | 03:43
Thomas Cataldo Thomas Cataldo, 84 years, of Lake Hopatcong, N.J., formerly of Oak Ridge, N.J., passed away with his children by his side... Obituaries 02 Dec 2025 | 03:13
Tammy Zoon Tammy L. Zoon of Jefferson passed away on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at her home. She was 47. Born in Newton, Tammy had lived... Obituaries 07 Oct 2025 | 07:07
The Jefferson Township High School Golden Falcons Marching Band performs during its 16th annual marching band competition Saturday, Sept. 20 in Oak Ridge. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Marching band contest in Jefferson Local News 23 Sep 2025 | 04:03
UPDATED: Westbrook Road closed Westbrook Road was closed from Ridge Road to Morsetown Road on Thursday, Sept. 18 as repair work continues. Shoulder rehabilitation... Local News 18 Sep 2025 | 08:57
Jefferson ball carrier Braedan Cummings finds some running room in a game against West Milford last fall. (File photo by George Leroy Hunter) Football preview: Falcons should benefit from experience, coach says In the past few years, the Jefferson Township High School football team has been full of underclassmen, including freshmen.... Sports 27 Aug 2025 | 02:48
Children play in the water during a wetdown of the new ladder truck Saturday, Aug. 16 at Jefferson Township Fire Department Company 1. (Photos by Denise von Wilke) Photos: Wetdown of ladder truck in Jefferson Home 20 Aug 2025 | 03:34
Part of Minnisink Road to be closed today On Monday, Aug. 18, Minnisink Road will be closed to all through traffic south of 117 Minnisink Road to Berkshire Valley... Local News 18 Aug 2025 | 11:50
Hudson’s Crossing performs Monday, July 28 at Wallisch Homestead. (Photos by Denise von Wilke) Free concert tonight Reminisce will perform in a free concert at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 at the Jefferson Township municipal complex, 1033 Weldon... Entertainment 11 Aug 2025 | 09:02
Work this weekend on Route 23 Bridge replacement work is planned on Route 23 over the Pequannock River/Hamburg Turnpike from 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 August... Home 06 Aug 2025 | 12:10
National Night Out events tonight The West Milford Police Department will host a National Night Out celebration from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 at West... Local News 05 Aug 2025 | 08:38
Man dies after motorcycle crash Peter Joyce of Oak Ridge died Friday, July 25 of injuries that he suffered in a motorcycle crash the day before, Jefferson... Home 29 Jul 2025 | 09:18
Jefferson Food Truck & Music Festival today The Jefferson Food Truck & Music Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 12 on the Jefferson Township... Home 12 Jul 2025 | 09:03
Free concert tonight in Jefferson The Jefferson Arts Committee presents the Jefferson Township Community Concert and Jazz Bands directed by Peter Tummillo... Local News 27 Jun 2025 | 08:52