West Milford does recycle glass like this, but some haulers refuse to take glass so this is one that’s worth checking. ( Photo by Chris Maget) Your recycling head-scratchers answered: pickle jar? If you’re not sure whether something goes in the blue bin, snap a pic of yourself with the questionable item (yes, we want... Evergreen 11 Feb 2025 | 05:25
A local FanDuel user opens the sports betting app on his phone. Photo provided. You can bet on it – and on most everything else Americans will wager more than $23 billion on this year’s Super Bowl, according to estimates from the American Gambling Association.... Evergreen 30 Jan 2025 | 11:24
Passport applications on the rise The demand for United States passports is surging, leading some area agencies to require appointments for application. Politics... Evergreen 20 Jan 2025 | 02:19
Local homeless population rises A warm place to shelter from brisk winter weather is a luxury that many people can’t afford. The population of homeless people... Local News 21 Jan 2025 | 10:29
The Wanaque Reservoir serving northern New Jersey, just over 10 miles from Sterling State Forest, is nearly 50 percent empty, despite recent rain and snowfall. Drone photo by Nicholas Horton, The Pathfinder Studios. Farmers weather the drought The region saw its driest October on record this year. And while wildfires burned more than 5,000 acres of Sterling State... Evergreen 02 Dec 2024 | 12:34
Firefighters with Greenwood Forest Volunteer Fire Company #3 escort Santa through West Milford neighborhoods Sunday, Dec. 15. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Santa sightings, last-minute shopping Santa Claus is Coming to Town: Santa will tour with the Ogdensburg Fire Department. Time to be announced.... Local News 23 Dec 2024 | 05:45
West Milford head football coach Steve Maslanek, left, with players Riley Treptow, Marcus Morgan and Owen Ginder on Aug. 6 at the High School Football Media Day at MetLife Stadium. (Photo by Bryan Fumagalli) Highlanders in ‘really good spot,’ coach says With an eye to improving on its 4-6 overall record last year, the West Milford High School football program is creating competition... Sports 19 Aug 2024 | 09:21
Memorial Day events NEW YORK Sunday, May 26 Village of Monroe Parade: The parade will begin at 1:30 p.m. from Smith Clove Park, 133 Spring St.... Evergreen 27 May 2024 | 10:30
Earth Day events April 22 marks the 54th anniversary of the very first Earth Day. What follows is a list of programs and activities that carry... Evergreen 27 Apr 2024 | 05:28
This Week’s Clue 0126 Where in West Milford? Do you know where this picture was taken? If so, go to westmilfordmessenger.com, click on the Fun & Games tab and post your... Where In Clues 23 Jan 2024 | 12:26
Santa and his assistant are pulled through the Hewitt section of West Milford by members of Fire Company 3 on Sunday, Dec. 17. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Holiday Happenings New Jersey Saturday, Dec. 23 Annual Santa Run: Santa will be escorted through Sussex Borough and Lake Neapaulin by the Sussex... Evergreen 22 Dec 2023 | 08:10
When Walton Lake in Monroe would freeze over years ago, residents would gather for horse races as shown here in this 1914 photo provided by the Monroe Historical Society. Vintage winter scenes Every picture tells a story, including the old ones in black and white or those in the reddish-brown monochrome of sepia... Evergreen 01 Dec 2023 | 09:56
Artwork on Sparta food bags. Photo courtesy of Valerie Macchio. ( Photo courtesy of Valerie Macchio) Food pantries serving more people than ever In this post-COVID, high-inflation world, food pantries are assisting more people, from senior citizens to single parents,... Evergreen 18 Nov 2023 | 06:45
To understand why women have been under-represented in science and engineering, experts looked to math proficiency among female students. Thirty years ago, there were 13 boys for every girl who scored above 700 on the SAT math exam at age 13. As of 2010, that ratio had shrunk to about 3 to 1. The increase in the number of girls identified as “mathematically gifted” stemmed largely from educators making a point of bringing the mathematics conversation to girls. Photo by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Girls and science: A rising tide In the ever-changing world of education, school districts are increasing science education in the early grades to create... Back to School 12 Aug 2023 | 07:34
Participants in the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous’s 2023 European Study Program pose with Daniel Lawton, center, deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in Poland. (Photo provided) Teachers learn more about the Holocaust Two Sussex County residents who teach about the Holocaust spent part of their summers learning more about their subject.... Back to School 10 Aug 2023 | 05:16
