Originally Tattersalls Lodge in the 1930s, this restaurant was known as Whitey and Iva’s in the 1960s. The property now belongs to Battinelli Enterprises. (Photo provided) ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Country dining in the 1960s In 1965, newsman Ed Cropley and his wife Dorothy, a teacher at Eleanor G. Hewitt School in Ringwood, decided to expand their... Columns 15 Jan 2026 | 04:03
The Hewitt Post Office on Union Valley Road in West Milford is temporarily closed. ( Photo by Rich Adamonis) Hewitt Post Office closed until further notice The Hewitt Post Office, located at 1926 Union Valley Road in West Milford Township, is temporarily closed due to water damage... Local News 13 Jan 2026 | 03:40
West Milford Police Dept. During the period of Dec. 1–31, 2025, the West Milford Police Department responded to 3,725 calls for service, including... Police & Fire 07 Jan 2026 | 11:21
Theresa Evans Pirozzi Theresa Evans Pirozzi, age 67, passed away peacefully on Jan. 1, 2026. Theresa was a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and... Obituaries 07 Jan 2026 | 10:50
Idylease marks 123 years Idylease, the iconic West Milford Historic Landmark located on Union Valley Road, marks its 123rd anniversary on New Year’s... Local News 30 Dec 2025 | 10:12
Stonehill Pottery shop to host annual holiday sale Stonehill Pottery Shop will hold its annual holiday sale over two weekends, Nov. 21–23 and Nov. 28–30 at 145 Union Valley... Business 10 Nov 2025 | 04:25
County assisting SNAP recipients amid shutdown As Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are being affected by the federal government shutdown, Passaic... Local News 05 Nov 2025 | 09:47
West Milford Farmers Market offering ‘Market Bucks’ to SNAP recipients The West Milford Farmers Market will provide up to 30 local residents who receive SNAP benefits with $40 in “Market Bucks”... Local News 04 Nov 2025 | 04:14
West Milford Players to present ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ The West Milford Players will present their fall production, Finding Nemo Jr., featuring a talented cast of young performers... Entertainment 31 Oct 2025 | 02:54
Firefighters with Greenwood Forest Volunteer Fire Company #3 escort Santa through West Milford neighborhoods Sunday, Dec. 15. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Santa sightings, last-minute shopping Santa Claus is Coming to Town: Santa will tour with the Ogdensburg Fire Department. Time to be announced.... Local News 23 Dec 2024 | 05:45
These are renderings of the proposed revitalized Battinelli Family Farms at 1566 Union Valley Road. It would have a farm stand, farm store, bakery, tap house/wine tasting area, animal petting barn and more. (Images courtesy Allison Battinelli) Battinelli Family Farms submits plan Battinelli Family Farms submitted documents to the West Milford Zoning Board last month for “revitalization of the property”... Local News 25 Oct 2023 | 11:47
The speed limit on Macopin Road varies. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Debate on traffic problems continues The Township Council continues to debate what should be done about traffic on Macopin Road. During discussions at council... Local News 07 Mar 2023 | 03:30
Where in West Milford? State Farm - Ziegenbalg, along Union Valley Rd. 1201 Where in West Milford Answer Readers who identified themselves as Bonnie Hickey, Milo and Rocky, and The Fleming Family identified last week’s photo as... Where In Answers 29 Nov 2022 | 05:03
Sally Terhune Malatras and her husband John brought healthy living styles for many when they opened and operated Harvest Moon Health Store in West Milford for 21 years. Sally passed away on Nov. 11. Wherever Sally Terhune Malatras was - there was always sunshine Many people around the West Milford area knew Sally Terhune Malatras because of the Harvest Moon health products store she... Obituaries 21 Nov 2022 | 04:47
Dennis De Marco De Marco, Dennis, 81, of West Milford, NJ on Sunday, November 13, 2022. Beloved husband of Lynda (Davis) De Marco. Born in... Obituaries 17 Nov 2022 | 04:00
