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
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
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
Peggy Karr ( Photo by Denise von Wilke) New Jersey artist built global fused glass business from humble start New Jersey-born self-starter, Peggy Karr’s career evolved from cleaning houses and waitressing to running a fused glass empire... Local News 23 Jan 2026 | 02:02
Pine Village Grove, a former Oak Ridge restaurant, is the scene of the 1972 West Milford Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Ball. The building is now the location for Freedom church. From left are Police Chief John Moeller, Mayor George Eckert, West Milford Police Commissioner Walter Dearcopp, Township Committeewoman Mollie McFarland and Police Captain James Semento. Photo by Ann Genader ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: Restaurant stories Hidden in a 1950s summer vacation home community, distant from main roads and much activity, Oscar’s Steak House on Tintle... Columns 04 Nov 2025 | 04:08
The Pipes & Drums of the West Milford Highlander Band march past St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Monday, March 17 in New York City. (Photos provided) Pipes & Drums march in NYC There was a little bit of everything at the 264th St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17 in New York City. The celebration... Local News 19 Mar 2025 | 04:12
When Walton Lake in Monroe would freeze over years ago, residents would gather for horse races as shown here in this 1914 photo provided by the Monroe Historical Society. Vintage winter scenes Every picture tells a story, including the old ones in black and white or those in the reddish-brown monochrome of sepia... Evergreen 01 Dec 2023 | 09:56
Lithium-ion batteries blamed for fires By Victoria Hoffman Lithium-ion batteries are the most common rechargeable batteries used in standard electronics, including... Home 08 Sep 2023 | 12:15
William Vealey, who owns Vealey Landscaping in Wantage, hasn’t had his plow on his truck in more than a month. Photo by Kathy Shwiff. ( Photo by Kathy Shwiff) No snowfall, falling profits “As I sit here in my office looking out at the mountain, every flake of snow I see has been made by us, and not mother nature,”... Local News 15 Feb 2023 | 12:28
Greenwood Lake Ice Company ( Photo Credit: Greenwood Lake Ice Company) Greenwood Lake’s ice age In the mid 19th century, 23rd Street’s Flatiron District was the center of Manhattan, home to theatres, restaurants, parks,... Home 09 Jan 2023 | 11:18
Derek Jeter’s mansion will be auctioned on Dec. 15. Minimum bid is set for $6.5 million ( File photo) Jeter’s mansion to be auctioned Derek Jeter’s mansion on the shore of Greenwood Lake in New York state at the West Milford boundary will go up for auction,... Local News 16 Nov 2022 | 11:01
Joseph C. O’Brien Joseph C. O’Brien, 87, of West Milford, NJ, formerly of Paramus, NJ, passed away on Sept. 24, 2022. He was born and raised... Obituaries 27 Sep 2022 | 10:16
Jonathan Barnwell’s pantry ( Photos by Peter Lyons Hall) Weather and skill deliver an array of produce and products at Lakeside Farmers Market Cooperative spring and early summer weather, together with the benefits of having the right kind of microclimates, has resulted... Business 12 Jul 2022 | 02:07
Just how dirty is your dirt? A big pile of orphaned dirt lies on the shoulder of Gate Schoolhouse Rd. in Goshen, one of a number of disowned dirt piles... Local News 20 Jun 2022 | 06:55
Fireworks and music to light up Greenwood Lake Fireworks and music are the kindling being gathered for the Greenwood Lake annual Fourth of July event. The two-day celebration... News 14 Jun 2022 | 11:06
