West Milford receives $100K federal grant to replace community bus The Township of West Milford has been awarded $100,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending through the fiscal year 2026... Local News 10 Mar 2026 | 10:56
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
Members of the Highlander ensemble perform during the 2026 USBands Indoor Percussion New Jersey scholastic circuit kick-off event at West Milford High School, earning top score of 76.250 with its Stowaway’ theme on Saturday, Feb. 21. ( Photo: Rich Adamonis) West Milford earns top score at USBands Indoor Percussion event Local News 23 Feb 2026 | 12:08
Jefferson Mayor Eric Wilsusen, left, West Milford Mayor Michele Dale, and Vernon Mayor Anthony Rossi met on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, to align positions and publicly reveal the regional collation’s platform and push for a fair solution for all Highlands communities. ( Photo provide) Highlands towns unite to demand state relief from development restrictions Led by Jefferson and West Milford townships, municipalities across Northern New Jersey’s Highlands region are rallying and... Local News 17 Feb 2026 | 11:20
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
The Hewitt Post Office on Union Valley Road in West Milford is temporarily closed. ( Photo by Rich Adamonis) Hewitt Post Office closed until further notice The Hewitt Post Office, located at 1926 Union Valley Road in West Milford Township, is temporarily closed due to water damage... Local News 13 Jan 2026 | 03:40
Pictured from left to right are: Assemblywoman Aura Dunn; Pat Loughman, past Post Commander; Walt Hazelman, member; John Trojanowski, Post Quartermaster; Rudy Hass, Commander; and Senator Anthony Bucco. ( Photo by Rich Adamonis) West Milford VFW honored for 75th anniversary West Milford Township Councilman Rudy Hass, who serves as Commander of West Milford Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Post 7198,... Local News 12 Jan 2026 | 03:52
West Milford’s newest police officer, Jordan Faulkner (right), was sworn in by Mayor Michele Dale during the Township Council meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Officer Jordan Primavera, who also serves as the Police Department’s field training officer, held the Bible during the ceremony. ( Photo by Rich Adamonis) New officer sworn in West Milford’s newest police officer, Jordan Faulkner was sworn in by Mayor Michele Dale during the Township Council meeting... Police & Fire 17 Nov 2025 | 04:16
West Milford. Flags for Heroes The West Milford Rotary displayed flags at Bubbling Springs Lake Park in West Milford. Local News 10 Nov 2025 | 04:49
JB1 James Bennett holds up bags of litter picked up from West Milford roadsides Saturday, Oct. 11. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Volunteers clean up roadsides Several hundred bags of litter and debris were picked up by more than 80 volunteers Saturday, Oct. 11 and in previous weeks... Local News 14 Oct 2025 | 03:26
The West Milford High School Highlander Marching Band performs at the fourth annual Highlander Marching Classic on Saturday, Oct. 4. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) 14 marching bands compete The fourth annual Highlander Marching Classic competition Saturday, Oct. 4 attracted 14 high school bands from across the... Local News 08 Oct 2025 | 02:49
Mayor Michele Dale cuts a ribbon to officially open the new volleyball court at Bubbling Springs Park. With her are township officials and West Milford High School volleyball players and coaches. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) New volleyball court opens The new outdoor sand volleyball court at Bubbling Springs Park was officially opened during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday,... Local News 10 Sep 2025 | 12:24
Sue Siva with her paintings on display at the West Milford Township Library. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Painting eyes that tell a story Not long ago, Sue Siva defined herself as a technologist and aspiring artist. These days, after taking early retirement from... Local News 20 Aug 2025 | 08:38
Jodie Chorbajian, left, and Heidi Gessler Cassels hold a West Milford High School yearbook from 1995 with a handwritten message from Jen Pawol. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Township native makes first call West Milford native Jen Pawol made history again Sunday, Aug. 10 by becoming the first female umpire to call a Major League... Local News 14 Aug 2025 | 07:08
West Milford Junior Police Academy cadets cool off in spray from a new specialized spraying device used by township firefighters. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Junior Police Academy grows Year two of the West Milford Junior Police Academy took place this week at West Milford High School with 27 cadets, up from... Local News 30 Jul 2025 | 08:47
