Jodie Chorbajian, left, and Heidi Gessler Cassels hold a West Milford High School yearbook from 1995 with a handwritten message from Jen Pawol. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Township native makes first call West Milford native Jen Pawol made history again Sunday, Aug. 10 by becoming the first female umpire to call a Major League... Local News 14 Aug 2025 | 07:08
Home plate umpire Jen Pawol calls a strike during the third inning of a spring training baseball game between the Miami Marlins and Houston Astros on March 10, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP File Photo/Jeff Roberson) ‘Overcome with emotion’ Jen Pawol was in her hotel room in Nashville, Tenn., when she got the call she had awaited for a decade. She was going to... Local News 13 Aug 2025 | 03:20
CU1 Janea Kelty, who attended West Milford and St. Mary high schools, is a defender on the Caldwell University women’s lacrosse team. (Photo courtesy of caldwellathletics.com) Kelty, Brijbag play lacrosse at Caldwell Several local student athletes competed in collegiate sports during the spring: • Olivia Brijbag (West Milford High School)... Sports 16 Jul 2025 | 10:05
The West Milford High School baseball team won 16 games this season, the most since 2012. (Photo provided) Seniors help turn team around The West Milford High School baseball team emerged with a winning record and many lasting memories this spring. The Highlanders... Sports 02 Jul 2025 | 02:58
Members of the West Milford High School Class of 2025 toss their caps in the air at the end of graduation Thursday, June 19. (Photos by Denise von Wilke) Photos: West Milford High School graduation Local News 26 Jun 2025 | 09:47
Megan Seidner Seidner, Fuchs speak at graduation Valedictorian Megan Seidner and salutatorian Zoë Fuchs will address their classmates, teachers and families at the West Milford... Local News 20 Jun 2025 | 12:11
Graduation is tonight Commencement ceremonies for the West Milford High School Class of 2025 will be held at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, June 19 at McCormack... Local News 19 Jun 2025 | 12:04
The West Milford High School boys lacrosse team plays Wayne Valley in the Passaic County Tournament final May 10. The Highlanders lost, 10-8. (File photo by Jack Lizza) Highlanders tie for third in division Here’s is a look back at the recent seasons of the West Milford High School boys and girls lacrosse teams. Boys lacrosse The... Sports 18 Jun 2025 | 04:34
Lorenzo Andrade hands the baton to Julian Pierre at the Passaic County Championship meet May 8. (Photos by TJ Nolan) Sports roundup: Lowenstein 10th in state Peyton Lowenstein placed 10th in the state in the javelin with a throw of 114-10 to pace the West Milford High School girls... Sports 14 Jun 2025 | 06:26
‘Magic in the Highlands’ show tonight West Milford High School will present “Magic in the Highlands,” a concert featuring Disney songs and appearances by favorite... Local News 09 Jun 2025 | 10:06
First-responders assist with a simulated two-car vehicle crash Tuesday, June 3 in front of West Milford High School. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Simulated crash meant as warning With several hundred students as well as faculty watching, student and staff members staged a simulated two-car vehicle crash... Local News 06 Jun 2025 | 01:08
West Milford pitcher Cole Czerepak tags out Vernon runner Joe Rodriguez at home plate in the fifth inning of their game Friday, May 30. Vernon won, 10-5, in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 2 tournament. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Sports roundup: Andrade wins gold in hurdles Lorenzo Andrade earned a gold medal in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 55.00 and Peyton Lowenstein took silver in the... Sports 04 Jun 2025 | 11:17
West Milford and Passaic battle on the volleyball court May 21. The Highlanders lost, 2-0. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Sports roundup: Highlanders top Passaic, 2-1 Justin Burke pitched a one-hitter to help lift the West Milford High School baseball team to a 2-1 victory over Passaic there... Sports 28 May 2025 | 10:53
Lorenzo Andrade leaps in the 400-meter hurdles at the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 2 Championships. He won silver. (Photos by TJ Nolan) Sports roundup: Diodonet wins gold medal Noah Diodonet earned a gold medal in the 400-meter dash with a time of 50.25 and Peyton Lowenstein was second in the javelin... Sports 21 May 2025 | 04:18
Nicole Petrosillo Petrosillo receives national VFW award Nicole Petrosillo, an English teacher at West Milford High School, has been selected to receive the Veterans of Foreign Wars’... Local News 21 May 2025 | 08:06
