Stephen P. Stratton Stephen P. Stratton,69, of Hewitt, N.J., passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026. Born in February 1957 in New York City, N.Y.,... Obituaries 26 May 2026 | 08:54
Robert McCaffrey, above, is charged with murdering Highland Lakes resident Lisa McBride in 1990. ( File photo) McCaffrey case headed to grand jury The state’s case charging Robert McCaffrey with the 1990 murder of Lisa McBride will be presented to a grand jury for potential... Local News 19 May 2026 | 10:31
Mary Birrer of the New Jersey Audubon Center speaks at the West Milford Library. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) Audubon speaker highlights peak bird migration, ways to protect species The summer bird migration is currently at its peak, according to Mary Birrer of the New Jersey Audubon Center, who recently... Local News 15 May 2026 | 03:31
Peter Gillen, a four-term Township of West Milford Councilman celebrates his 88th birthday with his children Mary Ellen Gillen, P.J. Gillen and Ryan Gillen at Murphy’s Tavern, Greenwood Lake Village N.Y. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Celebrating councilman Gillen Elected to a Township of West Milford Council seat for four terms (1975-1987) while working as an Operating Engineer crane... Columns 21 Apr 2026 | 08:26
SantaCon attendees in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy) Hewitt SantaCon organizer charged with wire fraud Hewitt, N.J. resident Stefan Pildes was arrested Wednesday, April 15 in Manhattan and charged with one count of wire fraud,... Local News 20 Apr 2026 | 05:59
Screenshot West Milford senior sets sights on Broadway A first experience playing a masked zombie in middle school sparked a passion for acting that has grown into a standout theater... Local News 07 Apr 2026 | 08:37
Inventor Francisco Pacheco, seated at the edge of the boat, directs his grandson Edwardo, as he operates a 26-foot vessel with hydrogen power for nine hours in a 1974 Point Pleasant demonstration. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: Hydrogen energy power After Francisco Pacheco of Bolivia demonstrated hydrogen power energy at a Green Energy Conference in Canada and participated... Columns 24 Mar 2026 | 11:51
Philip John Akre Philip John Akre died unexpectedly on the evening of Tuesday March 10, 2026, at his home in West Milford, N.J. He was 79... Obituaries 23 Mar 2026 | 02:06
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
