Joel Farkas speaks at the West Milford Library. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) America250 lecture explores Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary War myths Joel Farkas gave the second Coffee Talk Lecture of West Milford Library’s America250 lecture series on Saturday, June 13.... Local News 16 Jun 2026 | 03:37
Violet Genovesi, Ariel McCluskey and Luz Portorreal, all of Oak Ridge, pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Jefferson Firemen’s Carnival draws families for four days of fun The Firemen’s Carnival returned to the Jefferson Township Intermediate School grounds May 27-30, drawing families and visitors... Local News 01 Jun 2026 | 08:59
Crews battle large junkyard fire on Weaver Road in West Milford Authorities are investigating a large junkyard fire on Weaver Road that involved numerous vehicles, hazardous materials and... Local News 20 May 2026 | 01:57
In the third inning attempting to steal second base Jefferson's Nick Aiello is tagged out by Mountain Lakes infielder Brendan Duerr. ( Photo: George Leroy Hunter) Mountain Lakes tops Jefferson in baseball at Skylands Stadium Mountain Lakes High School defeated Jefferson Township High School 6-4 in varsity baseball Friday, May 15, at Skylands Stadium.... Sports 19 May 2026 | 06:20
The Jefferson Township Community Concert & Jazz Bands, directed by Peter A. Tummillo, Jr., performs music from the The Great American Songbook featuring vocalists Verity Fox & Rich Rossback. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Jazz Band celebrates American heritage Entertainment 11 May 2026 | 04:17
Mila J. Valentin and Allen Trudnos participate in The National Fencing Alliance Club of Sussex County out of the Sparta PAL. Provided photo. New Jersey club sports provide the extra mile - and then some - for young athletes In sports, athletes search for the competitive edge: To be stronger, faster, smarter. And many young athletes – including... Local News 16 Apr 2026 | 12:01
Det. Lundrim Veliu poses with Driton Mill. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Jefferson holds Pizza with a Cop Local News 27 Mar 2026 | 11:50
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
