West Milford BOE highlights summer reading, cellphone policy and bus driver needs More than 100 students participated in the district’s summer reading program, which school officials praised as a successful... Local News 20 Aug 2026 | 01:55
Mason Birkoff, a third-generation member of a stone/brick laying tradesmen family, restores porch steps on a West Milford home built about 175 years ago. Photo provided by Owen Ginder. ( Photo: Owen Ginder) Looking back: Three generations of masons Masonry, one of history’s most enduring building crafts, is still in demand today. It was first used over 12,000 years ago... Columns 17 Aug 2026 | 04:03
Visitors at the Lunar Faire in West Milford are shown. ( Photo: Isabella Basile) Lunar Faire brings mythical creatures, live entertainment to Jungle Habitat The Lunar Faire, established in 2021, had their Mythical Creatures Night at West Milford’s Jungle Habitat on Aug. 15. Faire... Entertainment 17 Aug 2026 | 03:54
West Milford Food Truck & Family Fun Festival seeks volunteers The Highlander Education Foundation is seeking volunteers for its West Milford Food Truck & Family Fun Festival, scheduled... Local News 14 Aug 2026 | 11:26
West Milford man charged with endangering welfare of child A 72-year-old West Milford man was arrested Aug. 12 and charged with endangering the welfare of a child and stalking following... Police & Fire 14 Aug 2026 | 11:12
Jr. Highlanders earn four All-American finishes at AAU Junior Olympics The Jr. Highlanders Track Club recently competed at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games, where more than 16,000 young athletes... Sports 13 Aug 2026 | 05:35
Screenshot Margaret Sheroff Margaret Sheroff, 82, of West End, N.C., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026.... Obituaries 12 Aug 2026 | 10:54
A sign showing West Milford is “stigma free” is shown alongside a road. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) West Milford’s Stigma-Free designation aims to reduce barriers to seeking help Posted on the roadsides on major roads entering West Milford are small signs declaring West Milford to be a Stigma-Free Community.... Local News 11 Aug 2026 | 03:13
Glenn N. Morse Glenn N. Morse, 67, of Butler, N.J., passed away Aug. 4, 2026. He was an avid hunter who loved the outdoors. He dedicated... Obituaries 10 Aug 2026 | 12:56
Bruce Charles Dixson Bruce Charles Dixson, 83, of West Milford, N.J., passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, after a brief illness. Born on Aug.... Obituaries 07 Aug 2026 | 01:04
This “Welcome to Passaic County” sign features Alexander Hamilton. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) Passaic County welcome signs showcase local history Drivers entering Passaic County may notice the “Welcome to Passaic County” signs on major roads. In West Milford, the signs... Local News 04 Aug 2026 | 03:27
Donovan Kelly Hewitt man charged in fatal West Milford crash Authorities announced last week that Hewitt resident Donovan Kelly has been charged for his alleged role in a fatal accident... Police & Fire 04 Aug 2026 | 12:15
Dr. Nicole Mustafa poses in front of Family Care Physical Therapy. ( Photo submitted) Family Care Physical Therapy opens new Butler clinic Family Care Physical Therapy has opened a new outpatient clinic in Butler, providing personalized rehabilitation services... Business 03 Aug 2026 | 02:25
Back: Asst Coach Jesse Soehngen, Asst Coach John Ellis, Head Coach Joe Ragonese, Asst Coach Scott Sorensen, Asst Coach Tim Jacobsen; middle: Dylan Regan, Lorenzo Soehngen, Joseph Ragonese, Ryder Jacobsen, Nico Aurilia, Noah Ellis, Sebastian Sorensen; front: Chris Cheski, Lucas Smart, Bentley Batson, Liam McNamee. ( Photo submitted) West Milford Bears Gold win 10U USABL division championship The 10U West Milford Bears Gold baseball team won the USABL Continental Northwest Division Championship with an 8-0 victory... Sports 03 Aug 2026 | 02:20
Nancy O’Tool from S.A.F.E. House animal rescue and sanctuary offers jewelry she makes for sale as part of the fundraiser. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke) S.A.F.E. House rescue fundraiser raises funds for animals in need S.A.F.E. House Animal Rescue and Sanctuary recently held a dine-to-donate fundraiser to benefit the foster-based cat and... Local News 03 Aug 2026 | 02:11
