County invites artists for ‘History Pinned’ project marking America’s 250th Passaic County is inviting artists from across New Jersey to participate in the “History Pinned” project as part of the state’s... Entertainment 14 Apr 2026 | 08:45
Katherine Kaiser Katherine Kaiser (nee Link), 89, of the Stockholm section of Hardyston was called home by Our Lord on Friday, April 10, 2026.... Obituaries 13 Apr 2026 | 12:37
Before coming to the United States, Francisco Pacheco, inventor of the hydrogen Pacheco Generator, was a soldier in the Chaco Boreal land ownership war between Paraguay and his native Bolivia from 1932 to 1938. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Francisco was a soldier Readers interested in last week’s West Milford Messenger column “Hydrogen Energy Power” asked for more information about... Columns 30 Mar 2026 | 04:22
Passaic County launches mini grant program Passaic County Board of County Commissioners has launched an America 250 Mini Grant Program to help local organizations develop... Local News 30 Mar 2026 | 03:45
Inventor Francisco Pacheco, seated at the edge of the boat, directs his grandson Edwardo, as he operates a 26-foot vessel with hydrogen power for nine hours in a 1974 Point Pleasant demonstration. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: Hydrogen energy power After Francisco Pacheco of Bolivia demonstrated hydrogen power energy at a Green Energy Conference in Canada and participated... Columns 24 Mar 2026 | 11:51
Philip John Akre Philip John Akre died unexpectedly on the evening of Tuesday March 10, 2026, at his home in West Milford, N.J. He was 79... Obituaries 23 Mar 2026 | 02:06
The current manor house at Lindy’s Lake was included in George Spinnler’s community developed in 1928 named in honor of aviator Charles Augustin Lindberg Jr. ( Photo submitted) Looking Back: Naming Lindy’s Lake When George Spinnler named his Lindy’s Lake community in the Township of West Milford in 1928, he was honoring Charles Augustin... Columns 10 Mar 2026 | 10:49
Anni Shoettke D’es Verney Anni Shoettke D’es Verney, a woman whose life spanned a century of history, elegance, and unwavering devotion to family,... Obituaries 10 Mar 2026 | 10:40
West Milford resident founded non-profit connecting gardeners to food pantries nationwide AmpleHarvest.org, a national nonprofit organization that connects home gardeners with local food pantries to reduce hunger... Local News 30 Jan 2026 | 01:29
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
Matthew Conlon ( Photo by Isabella Basile) Conlon reflects on public service as council term concludes Councilman Matthew Conlon concluded his three-year term on the West Milford Township Council by reflecting on his career... Local News 19 Dec 2025 | 03:01
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
The Declaration of Independence Note: The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document... Columns 19 Jun 2023 | 12:16
250 years later, what will we celebrate? In preparing for the 2026 celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Forum... Letters to the Editor 19 May 2023 | 02:24
Gerda Mewes Mewes, Gerda, 96 of West Milford, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 30, at The Chelsea at Bald Eagle Assisted Living facility.... Obituaries 01 Nov 2022 | 10:59
