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 Smith Mills building on Hamburg Turnpike near the intersection of Route 23 is seen when Daniel Smith operated a store there decades ago. The building is now privately owned. (Photo provided) ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: Smith Mills revisited The long-ago busy community of Smith Mills, once a significant stop along the Hamburg Turnpike in the early days of the iron... Columns 19 Nov 2025 | 10:04
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
Wanaque Valley Inn was in a house dating back to the late 1760s on Greenwood Lake Turnpike in Hewitt. It was moved to the Long Pond Historic site when Monksville Reservoir was built and flooded the area. (Photo Provided). Looking back: Many Restaurants Through the years the Township of West Milford has been known for its many lakes and ponds (about 62 ), and many restaurants... Columns 21 Oct 2025 | 10:18
John Healy John S. Healy passed away peacefully on Aug. 30, 2025, at the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke in Lower Saucon Township, Pa.... Obituaries 14 Oct 2025 | 05:51
Highlanders top Nutley, 7-0 West Milford shut out Nutley, 7-0, at home Friday, Oct. 10. It was the third win in a row for the Highlanders (6-1). Patrick... Sports 13 Oct 2025 | 10:16
Highlanders smash Dover, 51-13 West Milford High School slammed Dover, 51-13, there Thursday, Sept. 11. Jeffrey Papienuk made four touchdowns, Mason Laneve... Sports 13 Sep 2025 | 11:14
JF1 High Point plays Jefferson there Saturday, Aug. 30. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Falcons lose to High Point, 35-17 High Point Regional High School defeated Jefferson Township High School, 35-17, in the season opener Saturday, Aug. 30 in... Sports 02 Sep 2025 | 07:56
Man dies after motorcycle crash Peter Joyce of Oak Ridge died Friday, July 25 of injuries that he suffered in a motorcycle crash the day before, Jefferson... Home 29 Jul 2025 | 09:18
Gloria Mikowski Gloria Mikowski of Oak Ridge passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. She was 92. She was born on Aug. 24, 1932, in Sparta to... Obituaries 24 Jul 2025 | 10:58
Jefferson Food Truck & Music Festival today The Jefferson Food Truck & Music Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 12 on the Jefferson Township... Home 12 Jul 2025 | 09:03
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
Penelope Ruvo rides the merry-go-round Friday, May 30 at the Firemen’s Carnival in Oak Ridge. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Firemen’s Carnival Home 03 Jun 2025 | 08:04
Jessie Rodda Jessie Douglas Highet Rodda of West Milford died on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Complete Care at Milford Manor in West Milford.... Obituaries 22 Apr 2025 | 09:40
Alice Good Alice “Rita” Good of Oak Ridge ended her journey on April 14, 2025, after a brief illness. She was 93. She was born on March... Obituaries 19 Apr 2025 | 07:54
