Violet Genovesi, Ariel McCluskey and Luz Portorreal, all of Oak Ridge, pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Jefferson Firemen’s Carnival draws families for four days of fun The Firemen’s Carnival returned to the Jefferson Township Intermediate School grounds May 27-30, drawing families and visitors... Local News 01 Jun 2026 | 08:59
Police Chief John Moeller leads a Memorial Day parade march along Union Valley Road, West Milford, in the 1960s. Frank M. Sell American Legion Post 289 Commander Jack Whitbeck marches next to him. Officers visible behind them include Capt. Jack Ryan, Sgt. Louis Hall and Officers Bill Genader, James Morreale, Bob Deaver and Bill Ohlmeyer. Among Township Council members visible are Township Committeemen Floyd Struble, Warren Brogan and Mayor George Egan. Buildings pictured that no longer are there include the Cracker Barrel Store and Finn family home at left; at right a Flying A Gas Station and the home where seamstress Louise Donnegan had a dry-cleaning business. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Memorial Day, 1944 Memorial Day services have been held annually in the Township of West Milford since May 26, 1944. The day, originally referred... Columns 19 May 2026 | 04:13
The Jefferson Township Community Concert & Jazz Bands, directed by Peter A. Tummillo, Jr., performs music from the The Great American Songbook featuring vocalists Verity Fox & Rich Rossback. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Jazz Band celebrates American heritage Entertainment 11 May 2026 | 04:17
West Milford girls golf captains lead by example Sarah Comune and Paige Polglaze, the senior captains for the West Milford High School girls golf team, are the embodiment... Sports 24 Apr 2026 | 01:36
Czeczuga’s four goals lift West Milford boys lacrosse past Wayne Valley Ryan Czeczuga scored four times and had five ground balls, Daniel Burke added a goal and four ground balls and goalie Tyler... Sports 21 Apr 2026 | 08:33
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
Jefferson pitcher Kailey Strauch pitched for 7 innings, striking out three. ( Photo: George Leroy Hunter ) Strauch leads Jefferson past High Point in softball Jefferson pitcher Kailey Strauch pitched for 7 innings and struck out three in the Falcon’s 7-6 win over the High Point Wildcats... Sports 13 Apr 2026 | 12:26
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
Jefferson's Salvatore Marinello (5) reaches for the ball. Marinello had 1 dig. ( Photo: George Leroy Hunter) Jefferson tops Vernon in boys’ volleyball The Jefferson Falcons defeated the Vernon Vikings, 2-1, on March 27 in boys’ volleyball at Jefferson Township High School.... Sports 30 Mar 2026 | 12:27
Det. Lundrim Veliu poses with Driton Mill. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Jefferson holds Pizza with a Cop Local News 27 Mar 2026 | 11:50
Jerry J. Leach Jerry J. Leach, aged 32, who resided in Oak Ridge, and previously Hopatcong, departed this world on Tuesday, March 10, 2026,... Obituaries 17 Mar 2026 | 08:34
Jeanne Howe, superintendent of Jefferson Township Schools, said, "When communities stand together, people listen.” ( Photo: Rich Adamonis) Jefferson hosts Highlands Impact Aid Now rally Several hundred Jefferson Township neighbors, students, teachers and officials along with leaders and residents of other... Local News 09 Mar 2026 | 11:45
West Milford sports teams conclude seasons Seniors Jeffrey Papienuk at 215 pounds and Noah Monica at 285 each brought home silver medals and junior Owen Menier took... Sports 02 Mar 2026 | 01:12
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
