West Milford Police Dept. The West Milford Police Department responded to 3,448 calls for service and 285 911 calls during July 2026. Additional incidents... Police & Fire 07 Aug 2026 | 12:59
Miriam E. Mascola Miriam E. Mascola, 98, of Nutley, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 29, 2026. Born in Newark, Miriam was the daughter... Obituaries 03 Aug 2026 | 02:02
A commuter bus returning from New York City to Newfoundland struck equipment that protruded onto the traveled portion of Route 23 near the High Crest Lake entrance during a project to dualize the highway in 1953. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Newfoundland/NYC Bus 1950 The Northeastern Line, a transportation company that operated a bus route from the original Route 23 Meyer House Newfoundland... Columns 27 Jul 2026 | 01:23
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
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
Eileen Mary Bjorndal Eileen Mary Bjorndal (Cadmus), 79, of Haskell, N.J., went to be with the Lord , peacefully surrounded by her loving family... Obituaries 27 Apr 2026 | 02:13
New York State Police had a recruiting tent at the 2025 New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. Photo: Maebel Van Ek Photography New standards make it easier to join police, military, corrections In recent years and especially since COVID, recruiting for uniformed services is down across the country. As a result, a... Local News 17 Mar 2026 | 04:05
Jefferson Mayor Eric Wilsusen, left, West Milford Mayor Michele Dale, and Vernon Mayor Anthony Rossi met on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, to align positions and publicly reveal the regional collation’s platform and push for a fair solution for all Highlands communities. ( Photo provide) Highlands towns unite to demand state relief from development restrictions Led by Jefferson and West Milford townships, municipalities across Northern New Jersey’s Highlands region are rallying and... Local News 17 Feb 2026 | 11:20
Nicole McLaughlin, Brianna McLaughlin, Jennifer Capalbo and Emilie Berszak are shown. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) Animal lovers brave snow to attend JKRC fundraiser The Jan. 17 storm resulted in snow-covered and icy roads, but that did not stop animal lovers from attending the Just Keep... Local News 19 Jan 2026 | 02:27
The Greenwood Baptist Church at 520 Warwick Turnpike, Upper Greenwood Lake, is pictured in the 1930s. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: Millionaire clergyman Thanksgiving may be a time when those interested in North Jersey religious history find the life of a millionaire clergyman... Columns 24 Nov 2025 | 04:20
Lake Hopatcong man faces child pornography charges A federal grand jury has indicted William Mickel, 69, of Lake Hopatcong on one count of distribution of child pornography... Home 07 May 2023 | 12:48
COVID-19. Newark orders indoor masks at public places as cases rise New Jersey’s largest city is requiring that masks be worn in all public indoor spaces as coronavirus cases rise. Mayor Ras... Local News 22 Dec 2021 | 11:20
Jimmy Hoffa. Photo source: Wikipedia FBI looks at land near New Jersey landfill for Jimmy Hoffa’s remains The decades-long odyssey to find the remains of Jimmy Hoffa, a tenacious leader of the Teamsters union, apparently has turned... Police & Fire 24 Nov 2021 | 09:59
The Federal Aviation Administration has given environmental approval for a $2 billion project to replace Newark Liberty International Airport’s aging and problem-plagued monorail. Source: Newark Airport Newark. Feds approve project to build new Newark airport monorail A $2 billion project to replace Newark Liberty International Airport’s aging and problem-plagued monorail has received environmental... Local News 19 Aug 2021 | 10:43
Paige Masiello Five West Milford athletes have taken their game to the next level The COVID-19 pandemic has caused struggles and tribulations all over the world. That’s why it’s important to recognize those... Sports 23 Jul 2021 | 10:54
