Carmen I. Moreno Carmen I. Moreno, 83, of West Milford, passed away May 9, 2026. Prior to retirement Carmen was a sales associate for Leather... Obituaries 13 May 2026 | 10:41
West Milford to host expanded Community Day, Fourth of July celebration The Township of West Milford will host its 2026 Community Day and Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday, June 27, with a... Local News 05 May 2026 | 08:39
Joseph Dominic Ragonese, Sr. Joseph Dominic Ragonese Sr., 88, of West Milford Township, N.J., passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, surrounded by... Obituaries 24 Apr 2026 | 01:28
John A. Poyner John A. Poyner, age 69, of Hewitt, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026. John dedicated many years of his life as a long-distance... Obituaries 21 Apr 2026 | 08:14
West Milford to honor volunteers at annual awards program The Township of West Milford will celebrate community service during its annual Volunteer Award Program on Wednesday, April... Local News 14 Apr 2026 | 08:12
Hackensack Meridian Health President and CEO Mark Sparta speaks at the podium. ( Photo: Hackensack Meridian Health) Hackensack Meridian Health opens new health and wellness center Residents in West Milford and nearby communities now have access to expansive healthcare services with Hackensack Meridian... Local News 14 Apr 2026 | 03:19
Ralph Pisapia, who was cutting meat in his Paterson family store when he was 13 years old, later had two grocery stores in Hewitt. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Remembering businessman Ralph Pisapia For many years after Ralph Pisapia and his wife Gladys (Card) Pisapia opened their first “Ideal Food Center” store next door... Columns 14 Apr 2026 | 03:06
Susan Emily Taylor Susan Emily Taylor, 82 years old of West Milford, N.J., passed into eternity on Feb. 28, 2026. She is survived by her husband... Obituaries 06 Mar 2026 | 04:13
This building, located on Union Valley Road near the current West Milford Post Office building at 1560 Union Valley Road, was the first location for Dr. Joseph Masessa’s dermatology office before he established other professional offices along the East coast. He was killed piloting his vintage military airplane at an air show in another state. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: House numbers Before 1965, there was no house numbering system in the Township of West Milford. The successful delivery of mail throughout... Columns 02 Mar 2026 | 02:53
West Milford seeks sponsors for Bubbling Springs Day Camp The Township of West Milford Dept. of Community Services and Recreation runs Bubbling Springs Day Camp every summer, offering... Local News 20 Feb 2026 | 08:21
Kenneth Rodney Ost Kenneth Rodney Ost, of West Milford, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026 in his home surrounded by his... Obituaries 17 Feb 2026 | 10:22
West Milford seeks nominees for Volunteer of the Year West Milford is seeking nominations for its 2025 Volunteer of the Year Award as part of the township’s annual Volunteer Award... Local News 10 Feb 2026 | 11:57
Phyllis Elaine Wilson Phyllis Elaine Wilson, age 87, passed away peacefully at Milford Manor, West Milford, N.J., on Dec. 8, 2025. Phyllis spent... Obituaries 10 Feb 2026 | 11:08
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
