A commuter bus returning from New York City to Newfoundland struck equipment that protruded onto the traveled portion of Route 23 near the High Crest Lake entrance during a project to dualize the highway in 1953. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Newfoundland/NYC Bus 1950 The Northeastern Line, a transportation company that operated a bus route from the original Route 23 Meyer House Newfoundland... Columns 27 Jul 2026 | 01:23
The Meyer House on Route 23 in Newfoundland, featuring Western garb, hobby items, collection pieces and unique gifts, was a shopper’s Paradise 30 years ago. Mike Triolo, for the Community Fire Company of Newfoundland and Oak Ridge in 1998, thanks store representatives for support money donated from Beanie Baby sales. Carol Gargone, Mike Triolo, Barbara Jones, and Kathleen D’Agati are pictured. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Shopping 30 years ago It is doubtful that anyone who shopped at the Meyer House, 2950 Route 23 North in Newfoundland, has forgotten the extensive... Columns 20 Jul 2026 | 12:35
Passaic County honors retiring Commissioner John Bartlett The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners honored Commissioner John W. Bartlett upon his retirement after 13½ years... Local News 26 Jun 2026 | 01:49
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
Marjorie L. Dzerk Marjorie L. Dzerk (née Gruenler), 81, of Greenwood Lake, N.Y., passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026. Born in Paterson,... Obituaries 17 Jun 2026 | 10:47
Lorraine M. Cannarella Lorraine M. Cannarella, 94, of West Milford, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, just three days after her 94th birthday.... Home 01 Jun 2026 | 07:51
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
Jean M. Bachmann Jean M. Bachmann (Ryan) age 89 passed away May 12, 2026 in Rockwood, TN. Born in Paterson, N.J., to the late Edward and Mary... Obituaries 20 May 2026 | 10:26
Raymond B. Titmas Raymond “Ray” B. Titmas, 73 years, of West Milford, N.J., passed away at his home with his family by his side on Sunday,... Obituaries 29 Apr 2026 | 10:36
The Phillips family, Joe and Mae and their children Barbara, Gail, Joe Jr. and Bob, all bus drivers, are seen with their Phillips Transportation Company in 1958. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Transportation to Butler High School, 1930-58 In the 1920s the small number of West Milford rural elementary school graduates seeking a high school education could attend... Columns 28 Apr 2026 | 03:07
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
Ralph Pisapia, who was cutting meat in his Paterson family store when he was 13 years old, later had two grocery stores in Hewitt. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Remembering businessman Ralph Pisapia For many years after Ralph Pisapia and his wife Gladys (Card) Pisapia opened their first “Ideal Food Center” store next door... Columns 14 Apr 2026 | 03:06
Water dowser “Charlie” Decker demonstrates how he finds a place where a well water supply could be abundant. Seen in a 1950s photo from left are: Peter Gillen Jr., Peter Gillen Sr., Charles Decker, Anna Romlein Struble, Parrick Gillen, Corky Struble, Floyd Struble Sr. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Finding water When people purchase a home in West Milford today, there are established, approved commercial water supply companies in place... Columns 17 Feb 2026 | 10:43
A grateful goodbye after 20 years As I closed the door on my final day as a Passaic County Commissioner on Dec. 31, 2025, I did so with a full heart and a... Letters to the Editor 05 Jan 2026 | 02:41
County approves tourism map, restoration at Lambert Castle The Passaic County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 9 approved two initiatives from the Department of Cultural and Historic... Local News 12 Dec 2025 | 02:18
