This telephone switchboard connecting calls to Township of West Milford municipal offices in use until 1975 is now at the West Milford Museum. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Telephones came to town It was exciting for people in the villages throughout the Township of West Milford when in the mid 1930s telephone service... Columns 22 Jun 2026 | 03:35
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
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
James W. Villante James “Jim” W. Villante, 51 years, of Hewitt, N.J. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was born on June... Obituaries 05 May 2026 | 08:55
William Gervens William Gervens of Newfoundland was called into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 11, 2026, at Morristown... Obituaries 14 Apr 2026 | 08:35
Katherine Kaiser Katherine Kaiser (nee Link), 89, of the Stockholm section of Hardyston was called home by Our Lord on Friday, April 10, 2026.... Obituaries 13 Apr 2026 | 12:37
Lewis J. Rose, Sr. Lewis J. Rose, Sr., 49, of West Milford, devoted and loving husband, father, Detective Sergeant, volunteer firefighter, and... Obituaries 07 Apr 2026 | 08:51
West Milford Mayor Wilbur Fredericks, left, and Township Committee member Mollie McFarland and some West Milford Little Football League team members are seen 60 years ago. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Little League football Youth sports have been important throughout the years for people who grew up in West Milford, including some senior citizens... Columns 06 Apr 2026 | 02:27
Gary E. Clarkson Gary E. Clarkson, 84 years, of Oak Ridge, N.J., passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, with his family by... Obituaries 01 Apr 2026 | 10:34
Paul W. Ross Paul W. Ross, 88 years, of Newfoundland, N.J., passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 19, 2026. He was born on Dec. 23, 1937,... Obituaries 30 Mar 2026 | 03:40
This building, located on Union Valley Road near the current West Milford Post Office building at 1560 Union Valley Road, was the first location for Dr. Joseph Masessa’s dermatology office before he established other professional offices along the East coast. He was killed piloting his vintage military airplane at an air show in another state. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: House numbers Before 1965, there was no house numbering system in the Township of West Milford. The successful delivery of mail throughout... Columns 02 Mar 2026 | 02:53
Geoffrey DeCarlo Geoffrey DeCarlo, 66 years of age, passed away to his final reward on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026.He was born on November... Obituaries 11 Feb 2026 | 10:22
Plow trucks moved heavy volumes of snow from roadways throughout snowstorm duration and after. ( Photo: Rich Adamonis) Township responds to Winter Storm Fern Last Sunday’s winter storm Fern delivered as meteorologists advertised with West Milford snowfall totals coming in at 18”... Local News 27 Jan 2026 | 04:30
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
