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
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 Idylease building has a black drape over the porch in 1992 to mourn the death of Dr. Arthur Zampella, M.D. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: Hospital dream died The date of Jan. 9 marks the 34th anniversary of the death of Dr., Arthur Dante Louis Zampella, M.D., whose countless proposed... Columns 09 Jan 2026 | 03:43
The opening of Trulli Alberobello (Momento II) Restaurant, 374 Morsetown Road, is celebrated in August 1996. Alberto Dautaj, owner, is first person on the left standing. Mayor Glenn Wenzel is next in line followed by Alberto’s wife Arta. With new owners the restaurant is now called Prime 374. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Remembering restaurants of 35 years ago Some popular West Milford restaurants from 1990 may no longer be around 35 years later, but the memories they created remain... Columns 24 Dec 2025 | 03:43
Students in the Newfoundland School upper grades are seen in 1947. The oldest were just six years old when World War II began. Students are: Row 1: Marge Sisco, Clarence Crane, Eugene Sisco. Row 2: Dawn Jennings, Wayne Post, Billy McCAnn, Sally Hewitt, Doris Post, Lawrence Davenport, Linda Chardavoyne. Row 5: LeRoy Tice, Jane Myers, Carl Stickles, Shirley Jennings, Bobby VanLuvender, Walter Crane. Row 4: Jean Richards, Carl Cahill, Jean Cahill, Ada VanderStad, George Crane, Eddie Paulison. Standing left to right: Eileen Cole, Doris Boulden, Luella Crowley Kemble teacher, Eddie VanderStad, Jerry Crane. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: Christmas Day 1941 Less than three weeks after the United States entered World War II, Christmas Day 1941 arrived on schedule. People tried... Columns 16 Dec 2025 | 03:23
Thomas Cataldo Thomas Cataldo, 84 years, of Lake Hopatcong, N.J., formerly of Oak Ridge, N.J., passed away with his children by his side... Obituaries 02 Dec 2025 | 03:13
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
Stonehill Pottery shop to host annual holiday sale Stonehill Pottery Shop will hold its annual holiday sale over two weekends, Nov. 21–23 and Nov. 28–30 at 145 Union Valley... Business 10 Nov 2025 | 04:25
Screenshot Alfred John Keller Alfred John Keller, 82 years of age, of West Milford, N.J., passed away at his home on Sunday, October 19, 2025 with his... Obituaries 28 Oct 2025 | 03:40
LeRoy Tice LeRoy G. Tice of Pelican Island passed peacefully on July 17, 2025. He was 89. Born Sept. 30, 1935, in Franklin, he grew up... Obituaries 28 Jul 2025 | 09:54
Visitors look at home heating products displayed by Mayor Wilbur Fredericks at the Community Fire Company of Newfoundland and Oak Ridge Country Fair, which ran annually from 1950 to 1994. (File photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: Mayor Fredericks and the fair Businessmen looked to the annual Community Fire Company of Newfoundland and Oak Ridge Country Fair as a prime source for... Columns 04 Jun 2025 | 11:00
The Kootz kick off a spring festival at noon Saturday at the Vreeland Store. (Photo courtesy of the Kootz) Spring festival full of live music Saturday, April 26 The Vreeland Store, 1383 Macopin Road, hosts a spring festival, featuring local vendors, food, drinks and... Entertainment 23 Apr 2025 | 12:04
