The West Milford Fire Department has about 160 volunteers in six companies throughout the township. They are trained at the county Fire Academy in Wayne. (Photo courtesy of Passaic County Fire Academy) Firefighters risk lives for neighbors For some West Milford residents, a phone alert at 2:30 a.m. or any time of day any day of the week can be an unnerving call... Local News 19 Apr 2024 | 09:19
Nicole Petrosillo, president of the West Milford High School Parent-Teacher-Student Organization, encourages people to join the group at the All-District Arts Festival on March 27. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) PTSO enables opportunities for students A small cadre of people inspire, create and support many of the activities that benefit West Milford High School students... Local News 13 Apr 2024 | 05:53
Kerry Tobin of Pixie Shop paints a face at April Fool’s Family Fun Day on Saturday, April 6 at the Upper Greenwood Lake Clubhouse. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) Family Fun Day benefits animal shelter There was something for children and parents alike at the April Fool’s Family Fun Day on Saturday, April 6 at the Upper Greenwood... Local News 10 Apr 2024 | 11:32
YC1 First-responders give a child a ride on the stretcher at the Young Child Resource Fair on Saturday, April 6. The child was not injured. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Photos: Young Child Resource Fair Local News 10 Apr 2024 | 09:31
Artwork by students in grades K-12 was displayed in the 10th annual All District Arts Festival on Wednesday, March 27. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Festival highlights students’ talents An array of art and music produced an entertaining evening for residents who filled West Milford High School for the 10th... Local News 03 Apr 2024 | 03:45
Shannon Sommerville became West Milford’s police chief Jan. 3. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) New chief aims to elevate department Fully committed to the safety and protection of township residents, recently appointed West Milford Police Chief Shannon... Local News 26 Mar 2024 | 11:38
West Milford High School girls flag football coach Matt Keyzer poses with senior co-captains, from left, Tiffany Vargas, Kailey Maskerines, Avery Vacca and Aubrey Fritz. (Photos provided) Flag football team ready for 2nd season It’s ready, set and throw for the West Milford High School girls flag football team, which begins its second season Thursday,... Sports 20 Mar 2024 | 09:39
The cast of ‘Footloose’ rehearses Saturday, March 2 in the West Milford High School auditorium. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) ‘Footloose’ on stage at high school Two decades after its debut on the local stage, West Milford High School Theatre Arts again will perform the musical “Footloose”... Local News 10 Mar 2024 | 04:44
Members of West Milford Percussion perform ‘Outlaw’ before more than 300 spectators at the USBands first competition of the 2024 season held Saturday, Feb. 17 at West Milford High School. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) Indoor percussion groups compete West Milford High School played host to 12 high school bands competing in the 2024 kickoff of the USBands Indoor Percussion... Local News 26 Feb 2024 | 02:56
Connor Babcock with his father, Jesse. Student artists show work at library The West Milford Township Public Library in partnership with the school district’s arts program again is displaying the work... Local News 14 Feb 2024 | 07:37
Bruce Taylor, owner of Village Garage, plans to retire and close the auto-repair shop after 42 years in business. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) Village Garage closing after 42 years After 42 years in business, Village Garage in West Milford soon will close. Owner Bruce Taylor and his wife, Deby, said they... Business 31 Jan 2024 | 10:24
The Children’s Room of the West Milford Township Public Library recently was named for Joan Oberer, who served 20 years on the library’s board of trustees. (Photos provided) Library board chief retires again For the past decade, Joan Oberer successfully led the West Milford Township Public Library board of trustees as president.... Local News 03 Jan 2024 | 04:10
Andrew Haggerty of West Milford is in his third year playing for Milford FC. (Photo courtesy of Milford FC) Local soccer club growing Milford FC may be the biggest sports secret in the Highlands. Since its founding in 2006 by former West Milford High School... Local News 06 Dec 2023 | 05:42
Kristina Moon listens to Rich Grehl’s heartbeat. He received the heart of her late husband, Billy, in a transplant last December. (Photos courtesy of LiveOnNY) Heart transplant recipient meets donor’s family After Rich Grehl’s successful heart transplant surgery Dec. 20, 2022, he hoped to one day learn the name of his donor and... Local News 15 Nov 2023 | 05:20
West Milford author Holley Cornetto sells her books at the recent Autumn Lights Festival. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) Author mines local folklore for horror novels The setting is Lake Swart with its pristine blue water and shore of bone-white sand ringed by log cabins in the foothills... Entertainment 22 Oct 2023 | 08:43
