DE1 Deidre Ellis has 29 paintings on display at the West Milford Township Library through the end of October. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Artist exhibits paintings at library Twenty-nine locally inspired nature and landscape paintings by longtime West Milford resident Deidre Ellis are on display... Entertainment 18 Oct 2024 | 09:04
The West Milford Highlander Marching Band performs during the Highlander Marching Classic on Saturday Sept. 28 on McCormack Field. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) 8 bands compete in Highlander Marching Classic Eight high school bands competed in the third edition of the Highlander Marching Classic on Saturday Sept. 28 on McCormack... Local News 02 Oct 2024 | 04:51
Allan Samson of Byram Township with his book, ‘All That I’ve Learned While Answering the Call.’ (Photo by Rich Adamonis) Becoming a first-responder on 9/11 On the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, Byram Township resident Allan Samson was enjoying an early breakfast with two... Local News 04 Sep 2024 | 06:18
Sylvie Phillips, fifth from left, a first-year teen leader from London, with teenage campers. ’The vibe, outdoors and people are all great. I love it and am proud to be here on its 100th anniversary!’ she says. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) Camp marks 100 years of helping children Driving south on Macopin Road past Apshawa Cross Road on the left just before the bend, you’ll come upon the entrance to... Local News 08 Aug 2024 | 09:01
State Police Trooper and helicopter pilot Matt Sullivan briefs cadets on airborne policing and answers questions. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) Cadets introduced to police work Seventeen boys and girls ages 11-13 got a taste of police work, practices and training during West Milford’s first Junior... Local News 01 Aug 2024 | 07:32
Brian McLaughlin, left, is retiring after 20 years as West Milford High School’s band director and music teacher. Matt Gramata will be the new band director. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) McLaughlin retires as band director After 20 years as West Milford High School’s band director and music teacher, Brian McLaughlin is retiring. Matt Gramata,... Local News 10 Jul 2024 | 08:15
Members of the West Milford High School Class of 2024 throw their caps in the air at the end of graduation Wednesday evening, June 19. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Pride and thanks at graduation Members of the Class of 2024 recalled their struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic and offered a special tribute to a classmate... Local News 28 Jun 2024 | 09:32
Wind Up Monkey performs at Highlander Education Foundation’s Food Truck & Music Festival on Sunday, June 23. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) 1,200 attend fundraising festival More than 1,200 people turned out for a day of food, fun and entertainment at the first Highlander Education Foundation (HEF)... Local News 26 Jun 2024 | 05:46
SC1 Senior Mia Harrison goes for a slam dunk at the Senior Celebration on Friday, June 14 at the high school. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) High school seniors celebrate West Milford High School seniors enjoyed an evening with fun, music and food Friday, June 14, spending one last time together... Local News 19 Jun 2024 | 05:51
The program was held Friday evenings in May for children ages 4-7 and 8-12. Street hockey program revived Youth street hockey is back in West Milford. Early Friday evenings in May, close to 40 children ages 4-7 and 8-12 wore helmets,... Local News 06 Jun 2024 | 10:56
Rudy Hass, right, commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7198, leads the salute during the remembrance for those lost in service to a grateful nation Monday, May 27. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) They made the ultimate sacrifice The threat of inclement weather Monday, May 27 forced West Milford’s 78th annual Memorial Day commemoration - sans parade... Local News 29 May 2024 | 08:30
A group of young people from Paterson and Passaic take a hike and boat ride Saturday, May 18 courtesy of the Take a Hike nonprofit organization and the Greenwood Lake Marina. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Inner-city youth invited to Take a Hike A few years back, Mike Gruber was looking for a new adventure. He had stopped coaching baseball and softball in town after... Local News 22 May 2024 | 06:21
McKenna Sailer’s uncle Travis Sailer, left, and father, Kerry Sailer, are all in for the Trout Fishing Derby. 80 children compete in fishing derby Standing on the banks of Bubbling Spring lower lake, young McKenna Sailer confidently and loudly implored her family and... Local News 16 May 2024 | 10:50
People were invited to draw or write on the Chalk Bird Car at the second annual Car Show, Food Truck and Vendor Fair on Saturday, May 4 at West Milford High School. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) PTSO raises funds for Senior Celebration The West Milford High School Parent-Teacher-Student Organization (PTSO) hosted its second annual Car Show, Food Truck and... Local News 09 May 2024 | 08:37
Highlander Education Foundation board members, from left, are Amy Lewis, treasurer; Cortney Stephenson, co-founder; Marisa Gough, co-founder and president; Christina Duffy, secretary; and Lisa Johnson, vice president. (Photo provided) Foundation aims to boost school rankings While school rankings are not a perfect way to measure administrator, teacher and student performance, they do matter. Echoing... Local News 05 May 2024 | 10:27