The Smith Mills building on Hamburg Turnpike near the intersection of Route 23 is seen when Daniel Smith operated a store there decades ago. The building is now privately owned. (Photo provided) ( Photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: Smith Mills revisited The long-ago busy community of Smith Mills, once a significant stop along the Hamburg Turnpike in the early days of the iron... Columns 19 Nov 2025 | 10:04
West Milford launches annual Holiday Business Decorating Contest The West Milford Community Services and Recreation Dept. is planning the third annual Township of West Milford Holiday Business... Business 18 Nov 2025 | 03:25
West Milford council backs Small Business Saturday The Township Council on Nov. 12 approved a proclamation declaring Nov. 29, 2025, as Small Business Saturday, encouraging... Local News 18 Nov 2025 | 11:48
West Milford Mayor Michele Dale presents a proclamation to Father Jakub Grzybowski in honor of the parish’s 260th anniversary. ( Photo by Richard Adamonis) St. Joseph’s honored for anniversary Mayor Michele Dale recognized St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church for its 260th anniversary during the West Milford Township... Local News 17 Nov 2025 | 04:23
West Milford’s newest police officer, Jordan Faulkner (right), was sworn in by Mayor Michele Dale during the Township Council meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Officer Jordan Primavera, who also serves as the Police Department’s field training officer, held the Bible during the ceremony. ( Photo by Rich Adamonis) New officer sworn in West Milford’s newest police officer, Jordan Faulkner was sworn in by Mayor Michele Dale during the Township Council meeting... Police & Fire 17 Nov 2025 | 04:16
West Milford field hockey caps Season with county title It was, simply put, another great season for the West Milford High School field hockey program. The Highlanders tallied 19... Sports 17 Nov 2025 | 04:10
Jack Kenney Kenney family honors late founder with hearing aid giveaway For 53 years, the Kenney family has helped tens of thousands of people in the Tri-State area achieve a better quality of... Local News 12 Nov 2025 | 09:41
A propane leak is burned off in High Crest Lake in West Milford. ( Photo courtesy West Milford Emergency Management) Propane leak prompts evacuation in High Crest Lake Families in the High Crest Lake section of the Apshawa area of West Milford were back in their homes on Monday when local... Local News 12 Nov 2025 | 09:35
Dr. Sona Panchal Sona Panchal joins Greenwood Lake Animal Hospital Greenwood Lake Animal Hospital announced that Dr. Sona Panchal, DVM, MS, has joined its veterinary team. Panchal brings extensive... Business 11 Nov 2025 | 11:04
Students, from left, Emma Sarkisian, Gabriella A. Plewa, Aimee Warfield, Maria Azcona, Rebecca Larsen, Evan Weidmuller, Riley Brand, Damon McGlynn, Connor West, Jonathan Flores West Milford. Macopin citizens of the month honored Macopin school recently announced is Citizens of the Month. October’s theme was “Respect.” Local News 11 Nov 2025 | 10:55
Twilight Disciples ( Photo courtesy Twilight Disciples) Live music Lights up West Milford, Warwick Saturday, Nov. 15 Sydney Leigh kicks off the night at 6 p.m. at The Vreeland Store, 1383 Macopin Rd., bringing her warm, singer-songwriter... Entertainment 11 Nov 2025 | 10:51
West Milford girls volleyball finishes season with playoff berth There were no ‘days off’ on the court this recently ended season for the West Milford High School girls volleyball program.... Sports 10 Nov 2025 | 07:31
Troop 44B honors scouts at Court of Honor ceremony Troop 44B recently held its Court of Honor to recognize the achievements and hard work of its scouts. Over the past several... Local News 10 Nov 2025 | 04:54
West Milford. Women’s Club plans Christmas market The Women’s Club of West Milford will host a Christmas Market on Saturday, Nov. 29, at Wallisch Estates. The event will help... Local News 10 Nov 2025 | 04:46
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
