St. Joseph Parochial School students (pictured) in the 1960s could ride to school on public school bus established routes. Special bus routes directly to Our Lady Queen of Peace and St. Joseph Parochial Schools were denied because of possible violation of the law separating church and state. Father Cornelius Kelly is pictured with students. Photo courtesy Irene Bishop Zak Looking back: Overpaid school chief Not much media attention is paid today to the West Milford Board of Education, but 60 years ago, meetings routinely drew... Columns 31 Dec 2025 | 04:37
Dean “Dino” Joseph Marletta ( Photo provided) Dean ‘Dino’ Marletta builds community through deli Walking into Dino’s Deli on Cahill Cross Road in West Milford feels less like entering a traditional deli and more like stepping... Local News 28 Dec 2025 | 07:53
An area man plows his driveway after about 5 inches of swow fell on West Milford on Friday and Saturday. ( Photo by Richard Adamonis) West Milford. Snow removal Local News 28 Dec 2025 | 07:43
West Milford boys’ basketball embraces rebuild The West Milford High School boys basketball struggled in the very early going of the regular season against considerably... Sports 26 Dec 2025 | 07:08
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
Santa Claus waves from his sleigh on a visit to West Milford. ( Photo by Denise von Wilke) Santa visits West Milford Santa Claus made a pre-Christmas Eve visit to West Milford, accompanied by the fire department. He gave out candy canes to... Local News 21 Dec 2025 | 04:46
West Milford athletes making waves in collegiate winter sports Several local student athletes are making their presence felt in constructive ways this winter collegiate sports season right... Sports 19 Dec 2025 | 03:36
This home on Locust Ct. in West Milford is lit up for Christmas. ( Photo by Denise von Wilke) West Milford home ready for Christmas Local News 19 Dec 2025 | 03:09
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
County accepts nearly $9M in NJDOT funds for roads, bridges The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners has accepted nearly $9 million in funding from the New Jersey Department... Local News 19 Dec 2025 | 02:42
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
Eugene S. Drew Eugene S. Drew, age 49, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. Born in Pompton Plains, Eugene grew... Obituaries 15 Dec 2025 | 12:34
Barbara Ann Ostrowski Barbara Ann Ostrowski, 87, passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Wheeling, West Virginia. Born on Sept.... Obituaries 12 Dec 2025 | 02:22
Winners Michael Gibson, Destiny Cerracchio and Hailey Phillips. Fagan, Dalelio earn Best in Show at art show The 16th annual Wallkill Invitational Art Show was held on Thursday in the E Hall Gallery at Wallkill Valley Regional High... Local News 12 Dec 2025 | 01:17
From left, Macopin School Citizens of the Month: Nathaniel Sarkisian, Delaney Brennan, Kathryn Obidzienski and Phylicia Stinziano. Macopin School names November citizens of the month Home 09 Dec 2025 | 04:19
