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High school senior and varsity basketball captain Sarah Benowitz set a new school record during Wednesday night’s game, celebrated alongside her coach.
High school senior and varsity basketball captain Sarah Benowitz set a new school record during Wednesday night’s game, celebrated alongside her coach. ( Photo submitted)

West Milford. High school senior and varsity basketball captain Sarah Benowitz set a new school record during Wednesday night’s game, celebrated alongside her coach.

West Milford’s Sarah Benowitz breaks high school basketball record

20 Feb 2026 | 08:16
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Children feel a turtle. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke)

Eyes of the Wild brings exotic animals to library

20 Feb 2026 | 07:46

Devon Santoro of Eyes of the Wild told about 50 children at the West Milford Library on Feb. 17 why non-domestic...

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Pack 159, Troop 159 observe Scout Sunday

Pack 159, Troop 159 observe Scout Sunday

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Members of Cub Scout Pack 159 and Scouts BSA Troop 159 marked Scout Sunday on Feb. 8 at Our Lady Queen...

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Anthony Bucco honors West Milford police accreditation

Anthony Bucco honors West Milford police accreditation

17 Feb 2026 | 11:24

Senator Anthony Bucco recognized and congratulated the West Milford Police Department on Feb. 11 on their...

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Are prices really increasing?

19 Feb 2026 | 05:01

In a report released last week, the U.S. Labor Department said consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in January,...

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Jefferson Mayor Eric Wilsusen, left, West Milford Mayor Michele Dale, and Vernon Mayor Anthony Rossi met on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, to align positions and publicly reveal the regional collation’s platform and push for a fair solution for all Highlands communities.
Jefferson Mayor Eric Wilsusen, left, West Milford Mayor Michele Dale, and Vernon Mayor Anthony Rossi met on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, to align positions and publicly reveal the regional collation’s platform and push for a fair solution for all Highlands communities. ( Photo provide)

Highlands towns unite to demand state relief from development restrictions

17 Feb 2026 | 11:20

Led by Jefferson and West Milford townships, municipalities across Northern New Jersey’s Highlands region...

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Abby Winterberger

Olympian has family ties to West Milford

Abby Winterberger, representing the United States’ team in the 2026 Olympic games at Milano Cortina, Italy, has family ties...

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17 Feb 2026 | 11:05
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JP Conques ( Photo: JP Conques)

JP Conques highlights busy week of local live music

Saturday, Feb. 21

Beginning at 1 p.m., D’Boathaus Restaurant, 322 Lakeside Rd., celebrates its D’Winter Extravaganza with...

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17 Feb 2026 | 10:49
Senior captains anchor West Milford boys basketball

Senior captains anchor West Milford boys basketball

Throughout the rigorous schedule that the West Milford High School boys’ basketball program continually encounters this season,...

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17 Feb 2026 | 10:28
West Milford police officer is larger than life

West Milford police officer is larger than life

At 5-foot-3, Amy Antonucci’s presence is larger than life. Known for her determination and belief in equality, Antonucci...

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16 Feb 2026 | 02:25
Xyra Valdez squeezes batter onto a baking pan while Marjory Yacca helps.
Xyra Valdez squeezes batter onto a baking pan while Marjory Yacca helps. ( Photo: Denise von Wilke)

Kids bake Valentine’s treats at West Milford Recreation Center

A group of West Milford children gathered at the West Milford Recreation Center to try their hands at baking Valentine’s...

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16 Feb 2026 | 02:13
Ramapo College nursing students work in a simulation lab. Photo provided by Ramapo College of New Jersey.
Ramapo College nursing students work in a simulation lab. Photo provided by Ramapo College of New Jersey.

Local nurses say federal loan limits will exacerbate nursing shortage

Jane Gerencser, a registered nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, N.Y., said she has seen “cyclical” nursing shortages...

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