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
The Statue of Liberty turns 136 years old on Oct. 28. It was a gift to the United States from the people of France in 1886. When the statue was being restored in 1985, a Twp. of West Milford man who later lived in Sparta. had a significant role with the project. ( Photo by Mike Zummo) West Milford man helped refurbish the Statue of Liberty in the 1980s This article was update 10/29/24. The Statue of Liberty has reopened to visitors for the first time since the very early... Local News 18 Oct 2022 | 10:48
Arthur Hansen of Lake Lookover is seen with the Congressional Medal of Honor that he recently received for service to the nation during World War II. ( PHOTO PROVIDED) Lake Lookover patriot honored with congressional medal Always being there for people who desperately needed help during his many Upper Greenwood Lake Volunteer First Aid Squad... Local News 27 Sep 2022 | 04:27
More COVID cases reported in West Milford Following a period of fewer confirmed cases of COVID-19, the latest official report says there were 25 new ones during the... Local News 04 May 2022 | 11:21
West Milford to observe World Prayer Day With a troubled world suffering innumerable problems in 2022, people in West Milford will have the opportunity to join those... Local News 26 Apr 2022 | 05:55
New COVID-19 case numbers are low in West Milford, but Omicron BA.2 poses a new threat Although there were just five new cases of COVID-19 recorded throughout the Township of West Milford between March 21 and... Local News 05 Apr 2022 | 01:12
RS Landscaping LLC firewood ( Photo by Rob Scheuermann) ‘Wood-burning heat is cheap, but it kills’: Architect and others weigh alternatives As prices for natural gas, propane and oil soar, many turn to old-fashioned wood to heat their homes. But there’s a problem.... Local News 22 Mar 2022 | 01:06
President Abraham Lincoln issued his Proclamation of Thanksgiving on Oct. 3, 1863. Photo source: The White House. Proclamation of Thanksgiving A Proclamation The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful... Columns 19 Nov 2021 | 04:05
‘We are Afghanistan’ Recent developments have shown the United States to be on the brink of a destruction. We have just concluded 20 years of... Letters to the Editor 07 Sep 2021 | 07:03
Sanctions seldom work A frequent letter writer to The Record commented in the April 11 edition of The Record that he is opposed to President Biden’s... Letters to the Editor 22 Apr 2021 | 10:01
COVID-19. FEMA to provide assistance with funeral costs for pandemic-related deaths Families that experienced the death of a loved one due to COVID-19 may be eligible for up to $9,000 in funeral assistance... Local News 15 Apr 2021 | 12:09
