Pastor Tim Barnes of the Living Word Church speaks. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) West Milford honors fallen service members at 82nd Memorial Day ceremony The 82nd annual Memorial Day ceremony in West Milford, New Jersey began just as the rain stopped, allowing the community... Local News 01 Jun 2026 | 08:41
This bumper sticker explains how some people in Vermont speak. Photo by Helen Woolger We may speak the same language, but are we saying the same thing? Well, I should have seen it coming. A couple of weeks ago when a column of mine about regional words ran in this newspaper,... Evergreen 28 May 2026 | 11:59
Leo Shabarov of Sparta High School. Sussex County Youth Orchestras to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with concert The Sussex County Youth Orchestras will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States with a concert... Local News 22 May 2026 | 09:28
Joel Farkas speaks at the West Milford Library. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) West Milford library program revisits Revolutionary War history With the nation preparing to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026, attendees at the West Milford... Local News 19 May 2026 | 03:57
Andrew Moreno of The Backyard Birding Store gave a talk at the West Milford Library on April 28. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) Birding expert shares tips on attracting backyard birds Andrew Moreno of The Backyard Birding Store in Pompton Plains led a presentation April 28 at the West Milford Library, offering... Local News 04 May 2026 | 11:58
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
