Mr. Lovejoy ( Photo: Mr. Lovejoy) Mr. Lovejoy brings party favorites to J&S Roadhouse Saturday, June 20 Enjoy watching Saturday’s sunset during Pennings Farm Cidery’s Sunset Series, 4 Warwick Turnpike, with a... Entertainment 16 Jun 2026 | 03:53
West Milford First Aid Squad President Rob Jirouseck poses for a photo. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) West Milford First Aid Squad faces volunteer shortage as calls increase At 2 a.m., a driver swerves to avoid a deer on Macopin Road, strikes a tree and is knocked unconscious. A passing motorist... Local News 09 Jun 2026 | 03:17
The Highlanders Band, WM Pipes & Drums ( Photo: WM Pipes and Drums) West Milford Pipe and Drums add stirring tribute to Honor Flight Festival Saturday, June 6th The 3rd Annual PFC Honor Flight Festival returns to Pennings Farm Cidery, 4 Warwick Turnpike, starting... Entertainment 02 Jun 2026 | 04:35
Thunderstruck ( Photo: Thunderstruck) Thunderstruck brings high-voltage rock energy to J&S Roadhouse Saturday, May 30 Starting at 4 p.m., Vinyl Tap takes over D’Boathaus, 322 Lakeside Road, with classic rock favorites. Trail’s... Entertainment 26 May 2026 | 08:47
From left, Jenn Metcalf, recording/corresponding secretary; Barbara Tirado, Civic Engagement & Outreach; Dianna Varga, Vice President; Tina Ree, President; and Rachel Yzquierdo, Treasurer. All positions were voted on by the membership. Woman’s Club of West Milford installs new executive board The Woman’s Club of West Milford recently held an installation ceremony for its new executive board. The newly elected officers... Local News 13 May 2026 | 10:31
Lady Evil ( Photo: Lady Evil) Lady Evil brings hard rock edge to Mother’s Day Saturday, May 9 Start your night outside in the Pennings Farm Market Beer Garden, 161 State Route 94 S., listening to the... Entertainment 05 May 2026 | 08:34
Strange Behavior ( Photo: Strange Behavior) Strange Behavior brings high-energy rock covers to J&S Roadhouse Saturday, May 2 Start your afternoon at 4 p.m. with a set by Big Soda & the Refreshments at Pennings Farm Market, 161 State... Entertainment 28 Apr 2026 | 03:41
The Possums ( Photo: The Possums) The Possums bring genre-spanning sound to Pennings Farm Market Saturday, April 25 Starting at 11 a.m. at The Vreeland Store, 1383 Macopin Road, the Spring Festival begins with live music,... Entertainment 21 Apr 2026 | 08:41
Hazelman Farms owner Rocky Hazelman amid the parade of daffodils along lower Macopin Road. ( Photo: Rich Adamonis) Thousands of daffodils brighten Macopin Road With Spring sunshine, the daffodils bloom alongside lower Macopin Road in West Milford courtesy of Hazelman Farms. Now in... Local News 21 Apr 2026 | 07:57
West Milford Mayor Wilbur Fredericks, left, and Township Committee member Mollie McFarland and some West Milford Little Football League team members are seen 60 years ago. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Little League football Youth sports have been important throughout the years for people who grew up in West Milford, including some senior citizens... Columns 06 Apr 2026 | 02:27
Raw Deal ( Photo: Raw Deal) Raw Deal headlines Friday night music lineup at J&S Roadhouse Saturday, April 4 Starting at 6 p.m., Amy Goff of OCD delivers an intimate set at The Vreeland Store, 1383 Macopin Road. Ciro... Entertainment 31 Mar 2026 | 07:21
This building, located on Union Valley Road near the current West Milford Post Office building at 1560 Union Valley Road, was the first location for Dr. Joseph Masessa’s dermatology office before he established other professional offices along the East coast. He was killed piloting his vintage military airplane at an air show in another state. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: House numbers Before 1965, there was no house numbering system in the Township of West Milford. The successful delivery of mail throughout... Columns 02 Mar 2026 | 02:53
Constance (“Connie”) Struble is seen in her eighth-grade graduation dress outside Echo Lake School where she received her elementary school education through eighth grade. During a winter in the 1940s she was sleigh-riding on Germantown Road and died when her sled collided with a delivery truck. (Photo by Ann Genader) ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Sleigh riding tragedy Life in rural West Milford during the 1940s usually followed a simple routine. The family unit was powerful with daily activities... Columns 25 Feb 2026 | 12:36
The first 1920s food service business building near Macopin/Weaver Road intersection is shown in the drawing, with no known photos existing. A new business in a shuttered restaurant on the opposite side of the road that replaced “The Stand “is expected to open this year when remodeling is done. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: The Macopin/Weaver Road corner With public anticipation of a new restaurant opening near the Macopin/Weaver Road intersection later this year, some memories... Columns 04 Feb 2026 | 09:25
Plow trucks moved heavy volumes of snow from roadways throughout snowstorm duration and after. ( Photo: Rich Adamonis) Township responds to Winter Storm Fern Last Sunday’s winter storm Fern delivered as meteorologists advertised with West Milford snowfall totals coming in at 18”... Local News 27 Jan 2026 | 04:30
