School districts continue to face funding challenges State Assemblywoman Aura Dunn is working on legislation that would establish a new category of school state aid called Highlands... Local News 10 Mar 2026 | 11:10
The current manor house at Lindy’s Lake was included in George Spinnler’s community developed in 1928 named in honor of aviator Charles Augustin Lindberg Jr. ( Photo submitted) Looking Back: Naming Lindy’s Lake When George Spinnler named his Lindy’s Lake community in the Township of West Milford in 1928, he was honoring Charles Augustin... Columns 10 Mar 2026 | 10:49
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
Warwick, N.Y. resident Victor Gelman is shown with a 45-pound musky he caught on Greenwood Lake. It is awaiting certification as a New Jersey state record. ( Photo courtesy Victor Gelman) Warwick angler’s 45-pound musky could challenge N.J. state record A massive musky caught through the ice on Feb. 28 could set a new New Jersey state record, though questions remain about... Local News 10 Mar 2026 | 12:54
Dollar Tree and Dollar General stores often have scanners in aisles or near the front of the store so shoppers can check item prices. Not all stores have them, though, in which case ask an associate for help if you need it. Getting your money’s worth at dollar discount stores Ever needed a basic item for your kitchen or bathroom and just didn’t feel like heading to a department or big box store... Evergreen 10 Mar 2026 | 11:17
Jeanne Howe, superintendent of Jefferson Township Schools, said, "When communities stand together, people listen.” ( Photo: Rich Adamonis) Jefferson hosts Highlands Impact Aid Now rally Several hundred Jefferson Township neighbors, students, teachers and officials along with leaders and residents of other... Local News 09 Mar 2026 | 11:45
Got tickets? New York’s tougher point system could follow you home If you drive in New York — or even just pass through — the rules just got tougher. As of Feb. 16, New York lowered the number... Local News 05 Mar 2026 | 11:46
West Milford grads making impact as college winter seasons wind down Several local student athletes continue to make their presence felt in positive ways as winter collegiate sports regular... Sports 23 Feb 2026 | 11:51
Passaic County limits use of county property for federal civil immigration enforcement Passaic County has issued Administrative Order No. 26-01 reaffirming its policy that county buildings and properties remain... Local News 20 Feb 2026 | 07:51
Kenneth Rodney Ost Kenneth Rodney Ost, of West Milford, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026 in his home surrounded by his... Obituaries 17 Feb 2026 | 10:22
From left, Jackie Sloan, Ella Hammett, Gaby Carbone, and Maddie Hammett. ( Photo: LORS Photography) West Milford hosts county girls wrestling jamboree as sport continues to grow Participation in the sport of wrestling is growing among girls and young women across the country and that’s certainly true... Sports 10 Feb 2026 | 11:20
Ramapo College nursing students work in a simulation lab. Photo provided by Ramapo College of New Jersey. Local nurses say federal loan limits will exacerbate nursing shortage Jane Gerencser, a registered nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, N.Y., said she has seen “cyclical” nursing shortages... Evergreen 09 Feb 2026 | 03:33
Marijuana growing at a Pharmacann facility in Montgomery, NY, which supplies dispensaries. Photo: Michael Bloom As cannabis shops multiply, some towns say enough is enough When New York and New Jersey legalized cannabis sales in 2021, the move set off rapid regional growth in an industry once... Local News 04 Feb 2026 | 02:02
Lola Laverne Bevington instructs Marshall Hill School musicians in 1965. Students from left are Deborah Allen, Richard Harris, William Schaefer and Kenneth McGill. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Lola Bevington remembered When West Milford Board of Education members hired Lola LaVerne Bevington of Hicksville, Ohio, as the district’s music teacher... Columns 27 Jan 2026 | 04:07
Susan Kitchell Susan Kitchell (Greene), beloved wife, mother, grammy, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026,... Obituaries 23 Jan 2026 | 02:39
