Paradise Knoll Elementary School has been targeted for closure by the West Milford Township Schools Board of Education amid budget and enrollment challenges. ( Photo: Isabella Basile) West Milford BOE may close Paradise Knoll school amid budget pressures The West Milford Board of Education announced a plan to close Paradise Knoll Elementary School as part of ongoing efforts... Local News 13 Apr 2026 | 02:07
Lawrence Henry Tornow It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Lawrence (Larry) Henry Tornow passed away on March 12, 2026, at the age of... Obituaries 13 Apr 2026 | 01:50
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
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
There were many activities available for children when the late Dr. Arthur Zampella operated “Idylease.” ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking back: Idylease Day Care 50 years ago When West Milford was evolving from a county community to suburbia 50 years ago, social services and any attempts at childcare... Columns 10 Feb 2026 | 11:46
Plow trucks moved heavy volumes of snow from roadways throughout snowstorm duration and after. ( Photo: Rich Adamonis) Township responds to Winter Storm Fern Last Sunday’s winter storm Fern delivered as meteorologists advertised with West Milford snowfall totals coming in at 18”... Local News 27 Jan 2026 | 04:30
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
Don Smith, Dennis Decina and Susan Bemel stand in front of the sign. Restored ‘Welcome to Upper Greenwood Lake’ sign reinstalled The iconic “Welcome to Upper Greenwood Lake” sign has been restored and reinstalled atop Warwick Turnpike, returning a familiar... Local News 09 Jan 2026 | 04:03
The opening of Trulli Alberobello (Momento II) Restaurant, 374 Morsetown Road, is celebrated in August 1996. Alberto Dautaj, owner, is first person on the left standing. Mayor Glenn Wenzel is next in line followed by Alberto’s wife Arta. With new owners the restaurant is now called Prime 374. ( Photo by Ann Genader) Remembering restaurants of 35 years ago Some popular West Milford restaurants from 1990 may no longer be around 35 years later, but the memories they created remain... Columns 24 Dec 2025 | 03:43
Kids club collects 113 pairs of shoes Upper Greenwood Lake’s Kind Kids Club recently launched a shoe collection for Soles4Souls, an organization that gives goods... Local News 10 Nov 2025 | 04:41
Warren Colnaghi Warren Colnaghi of Upper Greenwood Lake passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Oct. 2, 2025. He was... Obituaries 14 Oct 2025 | 05:52
Andrew Quirk and his wife, Patricia, moved to Upper Greenwood Lake 12 years ago. (Photos provided) Tales of Upper Greenwood Lake Andrew Quirk highlights people and places in Upper Greenwood Lake in his new book “Dynamite Pleasure Lake.” While spending... Local News 27 Aug 2025 | 10:23
Arnold Prisco, 58 Arnold “Arnie-Man” Prisco of Chester, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at home with his wife and daughter... Obituaries 29 Nov 2024 | 04:14
The Youngs, both named John, of J&J Automotive in Stanhope, N.J. (Photos by Brianna Kimmel) Fathers and sons taking care of business In celebration of Father’s Day, we spoke with local father-and-son business duos and discussed the experience of running... Home 13 Jun 2024 | 11:11
Charles Monego Charles Monego passed away March 1, 2024. He was 96. He was born Nov. 23, 1927. Known as Charlie to family and friends, he... Obituaries 07 Mar 2024 | 06:27
