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
William Stillman Jr. and William Stillman Sr. of West Milford hold their trophies as Intermediate 18-49 Champions in the inaugural Tri-Town Paddle Down Pickleball Tournament championship Saturday, April 5. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) West Milford, Ringwood teams win contest Teams from Ringwood and West Milford each won two sections of the inaugural Tri-Town Paddle Down Pickleball Tournament championship... Local News 09 Apr 2025 | 03:06
West Milford Fire Companies 6, 3 and 4 fight a garage fire on Union Valley Road across from the Bearfort Shopping Village on Saturday afternoon, March 22. The road was closed and traffic was diverted. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Garage fire ruled accidental West Milford firefighters quickly extinguished a structure fire on the corner of Bearfort and Union Valley roads Saturday... Police & Fire 26 Mar 2025 | 04:43
Rocky Hazelman owns Hazelman Farms, which has more than 2,000 chickens. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Hazelman Farms transforming landscape The landscape along a portion of lower Macopin Road just north and south of Weaver Road in the Apshawa section of West Milford... Local News 12 Mar 2025 | 05:07
The Highlander Indoor Percussion squad performs ‘Mutiny’ in the 2025 Highlander Indoor Percussion Competition on Feb. 22 at West Milford High School. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) 10 schools compete in indoor percussion contest The 2025 USBands Indoor Percussion New Jersey scholastic circuit season opened in West Milford, where 10 high schools performed... Local News 06 Mar 2025 | 09:39
Nancy Warner, president and medical director of the Last Resort Wildlife Refuge in West Milford, examines a wounded animal. (Photos provided) Wildlife’s last resort The call came on an icy evening: An injured red fox needed help. Without hesitation, Nancy Warner packed up her gear and... Local News 04 Mar 2025 | 04:56
Marshall Hill preschool student Jacob Batson with his ‘Melted Snowman,’ which is on display with other student art through March at the West Milford Public Library. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) Students’ artwork on display Paintings, drawings and other works of art created by some 41 students from preschool through grade 12 are on exhibit in... Local News 16 Feb 2025 | 10:26
PD1 From left, Boy Scouts Steven Igielski, Griffin Kleinfelder and Colin Tornow check the racetrack at the Pinewood Derby on Sunday, Jan. 12 in the gym at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Hewitt. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) On your mark, get set ... West Milford Cub Scout Pack 159 turned the gym at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Hewitt into a raceway for the annual... Local News 15 Jan 2025 | 03:37
