Dawn Marie Marino. (Photo courtesy of New York State Police) ‘Dawn Marino has never been forgotten’ Because of “continual progress over the last several years,” police again are seeking the public’s assistance in solving... Local News 16 Apr 2025 | 09:34
Matthew Conlon Conlon to appear in court May 5 A charge of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact is pending against Councilman Matthew Conlon. He is to appear May 5 before... Local News 15 Apr 2025 | 08:13
A Jan. 28 email with the subject line ‘Fork in the Road’ that was received by Office of Personnel and Management employees included the deferred resignation letter. The DOGE Effect The reduction of the federal workforce, which is estimated at 2.3 million people, is more than a national story. It also... Local News 13 Mar 2025 | 12:39
Echo Lake Christian Academy Principal Stephanie Reinertsen with a student. (Photos courtesy of Stephanie Reinertsen) 25 enroll in new private school Stephanie Reinertsen was the inspiration for Echo Lake Christian Academy, a grades K-12 private school that opened in September... Local News 28 Feb 2025 | 05:07
Portion of an article from 2023 detailing approval of a drone testing corridor in New Jersey. ( Flyingmag.com) Drone mystery solved - maybe Just days after President Trump took office last month, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed a controversy... Home 05 Feb 2025 | 12:54
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
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
Susan Castellano of West Milford is working with state Assemblyman Christian Barranco, R-25, on proposed legislation that would establish criminal penalties for driving in violation of probationary driver’s license restrictions in some circumstances. A mother’s mission West Milford resident Susan Castellano and state Assemblyman Christian Barranco, R-25, have teamed up to promote proposed... Local News 24 Dec 2024 | 09:35
100 Tintle Ave., Hewitt. (Photo courtesy of zillow.com) Short-term rental permit revoked The Township Council recently revoked the short-term rental permit for the home at 100 Tintle Ave. because of activity inconsistent... Local News 11 Sep 2024 | 12:37
Tri-State Performance Nutrition Founder and CEO Eric Alvarez and his son, Ezra. ( Photo courtesy of 5WPR) Tri-State Performance Nutrition opens in Greenwood Lake Greenwood Lake’s Eric Alvarez recently opened Tri-State Performance Nutrition in Greenwood Lake. The supplement store – located... Local News 06 Sep 2024 | 11:35
Jefferson Township High School assistant football coach Marcus Thompson, left, with players Ethan Thompson, Christopher Connolly and Steven Cruz. (Photo by Bryan Fumagalli) ‘Tremendous amount of potential’ After posting a 3-7 overall record last year, leaders of the Jefferson Township High School football program are confident... Sports 26 Aug 2024 | 08:36
The triangle between Warwick Turnpike and Clinton Road in Hewitt, seen here May 23, was ‘adopted’ by the Nature Connection of West Milford and its predecessor in 2008. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Native medicinal plant garden closed West Milford has closed the Adopt-A-Spot native medicinal plant garden at the triangle between Warwick Turnpike and Clinton... Local News 12 Jun 2024 | 11:22
Battinelli Family Farms’ plan approved The West Milford Zoning Board unanimously approved documents submitted by Battinelli Family Farms for the “revitalization... Local News 13 Dec 2023 | 01:34
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
These are renderings of the proposed revitalized Battinelli Family Farms at 1566 Union Valley Road. It would have a farm stand, farm store, bakery, tap house/wine tasting area, animal petting barn and more. (Images courtesy Allison Battinelli) Battinelli Family Farms submits plan Battinelli Family Farms submitted documents to the West Milford Zoning Board last month for “revitalization of the property”... Local News 25 Oct 2023 | 11:47