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
Awosting president Sean Rice with his wife, Kathy, at the 100th anniversary gala Saturday, July 19. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Awosting celebrates centennial Members of the Awosting community were decked out in Roaring Twenties attire for the association’s 100th anniversary gala... Local News 23 Jul 2025 | 06:03
Eighteen Rebel sailboats with two-person crews compete in the Rebel 2025 National Championship Regatta on July 10-12 on Greenwood Lake. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Regatta features strong competition Despite light wind, strong competition provided plenty of sailing enjoyment during the Rebel 2025 National Championship Regatta,... Local News 16 Jul 2025 | 09:38
VC1 The new beach volleyball court area is 49.5 feet wide by 79 feet long, with the sand playing area 29.6 feet wide by 59 feet long. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) New beach volleyball court under construction With funding from a $30,000 Passaic County open space grant, a new beach volleyball court is being built at Bubbling Springs... Local News 16 Jul 2025 | 09:24
Dave Smith and Kendall Kless at their home in Warwick, N.Y. He holds a photo of his father, Steve, a Vietnam War veteran who died in December. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) Proud of their service During a casual dinner early last summer at the Warwick, N.Y., home of Tom Brennan, then-commander of the local American... Local News 02 Jul 2025 | 08:51
Members of the West Milford Players perform during West Milford Community Day on Saturday afternoon, June 28. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) Community Day features street fair The inaugural West Milford Community Day brought residents together for an afternoon of music, games, browsing and shopping,... Local News 02 Jul 2025 | 03:34
First-responders assist with a simulated two-car vehicle crash Tuesday, June 3 in front of West Milford High School. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Simulated crash meant as warning With several hundred students as well as faculty watching, student and staff members staged a simulated two-car vehicle crash... Local News 06 Jun 2025 | 01:08
Mayor Michele Dale speaks at the Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 26 at Veterans Memorial Park. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Full schedule for full-time mayor Officially, Mayor Michele Dale’s workday starts at 8.30 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Unofficially, it’s... Local News 31 May 2025 | 05:08
Nearly 100 children and adults try their luck at the annual Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 17. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) ‘Fishing and family fun’ at annual derby Nearly 100 children and adults attended the annual Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 17 at Bubbling Springs Lower Lake.... Local News 23 May 2025 | 09:26
MP1 West Milford High School sophomore Madeline Park holds medals she won at the USA Gymnastics New Jersey State Championships on Friday, May 2. (Photo provided) Park wins state championship West Milford High School sophomore Madeline Park took first place in her division at the USA Gymnastics New Jersey State... Sports 07 May 2025 | 10:42
ST1 West Milford Police Officer Peter Wunk moves a large snapping turtle from Macopin Road into the nearby woods April 30. New township resident Jessica Nash saw the turtle on the road and called for help. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) West Milford. All in a day’s work Local News 07 May 2025 | 10:11
Daffofils are blooming by Hazelman Farms on lower Macopin Road. Last fall, Rocky Hazelman planted more than 11,000 bulbs along the cleared roadside as part of his effort to beautify the terrain and make the farm more environmentally friendly. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) West Milford. Dancing in the breeze Local News 29 Apr 2025 | 09:05
Bill Spadea, a candidate for governor in the Republican primary June 10, campaigns Saturday, April 26 in West Milford. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Spadea campaigns in West Milford Bill Spadea, a candidate for governor in the Republican primary June 10, campaigned Saturday, April 26 in West Milford. He... Local News 27 Apr 2025 | 11:25
Members of Apshawa Volunteer Fire Company #1 do their annual testing of pumps and tanker trucks April 15. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) West Milford. Spring cleaning Local News 22 Apr 2025 | 11:31
