L.J. Koch stands in front of the Luca food truck. ( Photo submited) Food truck wins Hot Wheels Legends Tour stop Luc’s Fajita Hut’s food truck, The Vettro, is participating in the 2026 Hot Wheels Legends Tour. The tour is a global event... Business 15 Jul 2026 | 10:36
Karen Thompson shows the wind phone to West Milford Mayor Michele Dale. ( Photo:Denise von Wilke) Wind phone installed at Highlands Family Success Center to support those grieving A new wind phone has been installed at the Highlands Family Success Center, providing a peaceful place for people grieving... Local News 10 Jul 2026 | 02:12
West Milford school district adopts AI policy As artificial intelligence becomes more common in education, the West Milford Board of Education has adopted a policy intended... Local News 07 Jul 2026 | 06:37
A gate based on “The Old Lady in the Shoe” is shown. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) Fairy Tale Forest’s magic lives on through four generations of family For generations of children, Fairy Tale Forests was a magical place where story book characters came to life. But the roots... Business 07 Jul 2026 | 04:30
Withering apple buds from the fields at Apple Dave's in Warwick. Provided photo. April freeze hit apple orchards at the core The region saw unusually warm weather in late April. Temperatures neared 80 degrees, luring apple trees and other fruit crops... Evergreen 02 Jul 2026 | 11:37
West Milford Museum highlights America’s history with summer exhibits, lecture The West Milford Museum is inviting residents to explore patriotic exhibits and educational programs celebrating American... Local News 30 Jun 2026 | 02:53
The West Milford esports team. ( Photo submitted) West Milford esports team earns status as official school sport The West Milford High School esports team has reached a significant milestone, officially transitioning from a student-run... Sports 19 Jun 2026 | 02:53
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
One of the last remaining homes in the once beautiful village of New City was vandalized so badly that City of Newark officials voted to demolish this building and any others left. (Photo Ann Genader) ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: New City Village All that remains today of the long ago beautiful 13-acre model “New City” village between Route 23 and Germantown Road in... Columns 16 Jun 2026 | 03:22
Audrey L. Morse Audrey L. Morse, age 87 formally of Wantage, joined her husband, Frederick and her son, Ricki with the good Lord on Wednesday,... Obituaries 11 Jun 2026 | 04:47
Mary Ryan-Zanotti It is with great sadness, and with hearts full of gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, that we announce the passing... Obituaries 10 Jun 2026 | 11:06
Thomas V. Brawley, Jr. Thomas Victor Preston Brawley, Jr., lovingly known as Tommy, passed away on June 6, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on Oct. 23,... Obituaries 09 Jun 2026 | 03:37
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
Passaic County bans e-bikes, motorized scooters on county park property The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners has adopted a resolution prohibiting the use of motorized bicycles, motorized... Local News 05 Jun 2026 | 01:37
Vernon United Methodist Church, Vernon, NJ ( Photo by Aja Brandt) What houses of worship are doing to keep their flocks safe when they come to pray In June 2015, nine worshippers at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church in Charleston, S.C., were killed... Evergreen 04 Jun 2026 | 11:48
