L.J. Koch stands in front of the Luca food truck. ( Photo submited) Food truck wins Hot Wheels Legends Tour stop Luc’s Fajita Hut’s food truck, The Vettro, is participating in the 2026 Hot Wheels Legends Tour. The tour is a global event... Business 15 Jul 2026 | 10:36
Rosewood Band ( PHoto: Rosewood) Rosewood Band brings multi-decade hits to Jefferson Township Gazebo Saturday, June 27 At 5 p.m., head to Pennings Farm Cidery Sunset Series, 4 Warwick Tpke., for alt-rock favorites No Promises,... Entertainment 23 Jun 2026 | 05:14
Janet Saryan of Oak Ridge posts to a photo called, "I Am The Storm" by jean Mastranelo, alos of Oak Ridge. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Jefferson Arts Committee hosts photography exhibit The Jefferson Arts Committee hosted its second annual photography exhibit June 11-13 at White Rock Lake Park’s Clubhouse,... Entertainment 12 Jun 2026 | 01:58
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
Between 1934 and 1942 when Jack Ryan was appointed to the West Milford Police Force, Police Chief Moeller was the lone lawman for the entire eighty-plus square mile Township of West Milford. Later Louis Hall, James Kemble and James Semento were appointed individually, creating a five-man force until 1959 when five additional patrolmen were appointed. The force grew rapidly after that. Pictured from left that year are Court Clerk George Eckhardt, Judge T. Harry Cahill, Prosecutor Marcus Mandelbaum and Police Chief John H. Moeller. (Photo Ann Genader) ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Gun violence People who say there is too much violence in current movies just might have justified that opinion in January 1977 when there... Columns 08 Jun 2026 | 05:07
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
