Students in the Newfoundland School upper grades are seen in 1947. The oldest were just six years old when World War II began. Students are: Row 1: Marge Sisco, Clarence Crane, Eugene Sisco. Row 2: Dawn Jennings, Wayne Post, Billy McCAnn, Sally Hewitt, Doris Post, Lawrence Davenport, Linda Chardavoyne. Row 5: LeRoy Tice, Jane Myers, Carl Stickles, Shirley Jennings, Bobby VanLuvender, Walter Crane. Row 4: Jean Richards, Carl Cahill, Jean Cahill, Ada VanderStad, George Crane, Eddie Paulison. Standing left to right: Eileen Cole, Doris Boulden, Luella Crowley Kemble teacher, Eddie VanderStad, Jerry Crane. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: Christmas Day 1941 Less than three weeks after the United States entered World War II, Christmas Day 1941 arrived on schedule. People tried... Columns 16 Dec 2025 | 03:23
West Milford Township ushered in the holiday seasons with an annual tree lighting on Monday. ( Photo by Denise von Wilke) West Milford welcomes holiday season Hundreds of residents gathered at Town Hall on Monday to kick off the holiday season, leaving with a strong sense of community... Local News 02 Dec 2025 | 09:25
A shopper makes a purchase. ( Photo by Denise von Wilke) West Milford Women’s Club Christmas Market raises funds for local services Shoppers of all ages attended the West Milford Women’s Club Christmas Market at the Wallisch Homestead on Saturday. Adults... Local News 02 Dec 2025 | 02:22
West Milford Women’s Club to host Christmas market The West Milford Women’s Club will host its annual Christmas Market on Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Wallisch Homestead, 65 Lincoln... Local News 17 Nov 2025 | 03:58
Santa Claus stands on a raised stand with West Milford officials at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Traditional tree lighting ceremony opens the holiday season The arrival of Santa Claus, escorted by West Milford Volunteer Fire Company Six representatives, officially opened the holiday... Local News 13 Dec 2022 | 12:56
The late Bob and Mary Kochka are remembered as Mr. and Mrs. Santa at West Milford Museum. Photo by Ann Genader Peace keepers and keepers of the holiday spirit For many years Bob and Mary (Gobosack) Kochka, original volunteers for the West Milford Museum group, dressed as Mr. and... Local News 15 Dec 2021 | 06:52
Virginia O’Hanlon. (Source: newseum.org) ‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus’ Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun, and the quick response was printed as an... Columns 10 Dec 2021 | 12:53
Save the date for these local holiday events Seriously, no “Bah, Humbugs” this year, okay? Get ready to bring on the jolly. The holidays are back after a year of Covid-caused... Entertainment 06 Dec 2021 | 12:31
Alexander and James Fulton wave to Santa and WMFD Company 6 firefighters. Their mother, Jennifer Fulton, said: "We are so thankful that company six was able to come around this year! My boys were ecstatic to see Santa!" Photo submitted by Jennifer Fulton. West Milford. Guess who’s coming to town? With his sleigh was being packed up for his Christmas Eve ride, Santa Claus spent last weekend spreading early holiday cheer... Local News 22 Dec 2020 | 06:33
Drive through light shows is the saving grace of holiday events this year: pictured here is Watt Christmas Wonderland in Goshen, N.Y. Photo by Hanna Wickes. Local happenings to get you in the Christmas spirit Whether it’s a drive-thru light show or a socially distant Christmas Eve Mass, the holidays, like so many other things, look... Local News 14 Dec 2020 | 12:47
Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun, asking if Santa Claus was real in September 1897. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun and the quick response was printed as an... Columns 10 Dec 2020 | 12:49
This is just one of the portraits of Santa Claus created by Thomas Nast (1840-1902), the editorial cartoonist often considered to be the "Father of the American Cartoon." ‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus' The letter: Dear Editor: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, ‘If you see it in... Letters to the Editor 13 Dec 2019 | 01:09
