West Milford police prepare for heavy traffic during apple season With apple season approaching, the West Milford Police Department is preparing for increased weekend traffic in the northern... Local News 14 Sep 2026 | 03:29
Landscaping professionals join forces to restore grounds at domestic violence shelter A group of New Jersey landscaping professionals recently joined forces to restore and maintain the grounds of a confidential... Local News 14 Sep 2026 | 02:27
M&B Auto defeated The Raiders 18-8 and 17-15 on July 26 to sweep the best-of-three championship series and win the West Milford Men’s Over-40 Softball League title for the second consecutive season. In the front row, from left, are Rob Weaver, Angel Hernandez, Jorge Garcia, Craig Polglaze and Vinny Sesista. In the back row, from left, are John Jablonski, Brian Lazier, Chris Garrick, Geoff Braden, Patrick Bagarozza, Gary Seidner and Anthony Colon. ( Photo submitted) M&B Auto wins West Milford Men’s Over-40 Softball League championship Sports 11 Sep 2026 | 02:03
Upper Greenwood Lake Fire Auxiliary to host fall fundraiser The Upper Greenwood Lake Fire Company Auxiliary will host its fall community fundraiser Sept. 20-26 at Grower’s Choice Garden... Local News 09 Sep 2026 | 10:32
Hannah's House of Dance owner Hannah Porcaro holds a plaque. ( Photo submitted) Hannah’s House of Dance celebrates five years of growing a West Milford community What began as a dream held by a 3-year-old girl has grown into a thriving dance community in West Milford. On July 19, 2021,... Business 08 Sep 2026 | 11:34
West Milford boys soccer coach Ferriola earns 100th career win West Milford boys soccer head coach Ray Ferriola earned a milestone victory in dramatic fashion on Saturday afternoon. The... Sports 07 Sep 2026 | 02:19
From left, Dan Golas, Jacob Freire, Chris Orsino, Iron Pinedo ( Photo submitted) West Milford boys soccer looks to build on championship season Win, lose or draw, a strong work ethic, teamwork and sportsmanship will be hallmarks of the 2026 West Milford High School... Sports 04 Sep 2026 | 11:57
Bill D’Andrea of West Milford, while directing a Glen Ridge High School production of the musical “Guys and Dolls,” chose Tom Maypother IV(later known as actor/producer Tom Cruise) for the lead role. A new song written by Bill, recalls that event, along with memories of Bil’s own mother. A CD recording was recently released. ( Photo: Ann Genader) Looking Back: Bill D’ Andrea discovered Tom Cruise During his 20 successful years as Clifton High School Theatrical Director/ College Preparatory instructor Bill D’Andrea,... Columns 03 Sep 2026 | 03:48
Members of the First Aid Squad pack up donated school supplies. ( Photo submitted) West Milford schools receive supplies through First Aid Squad donation drive West Milford schools received donated school supplies following a communitywide collection effort spearheaded by the West... Local News 31 Aug 2026 | 03:30
New Jersey State Assemblyman Alex DeCroce, State Sen. Joseph Pennacchio and Lyzbeth Glick, holding baby daughter Emerson, are in the front row at a memorial gathering at the West Milford Municipal Building soon after the 9/11/2001 World Trade Center Terrorist attack. ( Photo: Ann Genader ) Looking back: Terror attack in 2001 remembered It has been 25 years since four Al-Qaeda coordinated terrorists’ suicide attacks on the United States killed 2,477 people,... Columns 31 Aug 2026 | 03:05
West Milford girls soccer focused on growth, competitiveness The West Milford High School girls soccer program presents a highly motivated and united coaching staff and roster ready... Sports 31 Aug 2026 | 02:56
The United Methodist Church at Newfoundland is shown. ( Photo submitted) Newfoundland United Methodist Church to celebrate 175th anniversary The United Methodist Church at Newfoundland will celebrate its 175th anniversary Sunday, Sept. 13, marking nearly two centuries... Local News 31 Aug 2026 | 02:48
Preserve Brown’s Point disc golf course Since 1990, the disc golf course at Brown’s Point has been a gathering place for local families and friends from West Milford... Letters to the Editor 27 Aug 2026 | 02:59
Hundreds of pristine acres of land and water in West Milford and five neighboring municipalities are part of the Newark-owned Pequannock Watershed. Revised policy use recommendations presented by The Office of Newark Studies 55 years ago could have led to significant watershed property development. ( Photo: Michael D’Agostino) Looking back: Watershed Development Plans - 1971 Greater population and development of West Milford and five other watershed towns might have resulted if Newark’s revised... Columns 26 Aug 2026 | 10:37
Volunteers sought for West Milford Food Truck & Family Fun Festival The Highlander Education Foundation is seeking community volunteers for the West Milford Food Truck & Family Fun Festival... Local News 24 Aug 2026 | 02:40
