Assemblyman Christian Barranco and Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, both R-25, thank Christopher Franek, assistant division firewarden with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. He was the incident commander during the Jennings Creek wildfires last fall. (Photos by Fred Ashplant) Officials honor firefighters State and local officials honored firefighters and other first-responders who fought the Jennings Creek wildfires for two... Local News 19 Feb 2025 | 08:30
Several Harlem Wizards help Owen Magath, 4, of Jefferson dunk the ball to score the final point of a fundraising game Feb. 7 at Jefferson Township High School. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Harlem Wizards bring game - and money The show basketball team the Harlem Wizards took on a team of middle school teachers and staff members in a fun-filled charity... Home 18 Feb 2025 | 02:07
Cyber-security course begins A new cyber-security course has started at West Milford High School, the Board of Education was told at its meeting Jan.... Local News 12 Feb 2025 | 04:04
Girls audition for the new Sussex County Miners Dance and Cheer Team on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Trinity Studios in Sparta. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) 5, 6, 7, 8 ... go Miners! More than two dozen girls showed off their athletic skills and dancing abilities Saturday, Jan. 25 during auditions for the... Home 30 Jan 2025 | 07:38
New PBA contract approved The Township Council approved a five-year contract with the Police Benevolent Association Local 162 at its meeting Wednesday,... Local News 29 Jan 2025 | 03:29
Traffic fatalities up 14% in N.J. Statewide, 691 people died in 654 crashes in 2024, according to unofficial statistics from the New Jersey State Police. The... Local News 22 Jan 2025 | 08:05
Outstanding teachers, staff honored Teachers and staff members in each West Milford school were honored at the Board of Education meeting Tuesday, Jan. 21. At... Local News 22 Jan 2025 | 04:41
Ada Erik 2 councilwomen take oaths Ada Erik and Marilyn Lichtenberg were sworn in to new terms on the Township Council during the annual reorganization meeting... Local News 15 Jan 2025 | 04:46
From left, Ray Guarino, Claire Lockwood and Teresa Dwyer are sworn in for three-year terms on the West Milford Board of Education at its annual reorganization meeting Thursday, Jan. 2. (Photo by Denise von Wilke) 3 sworn in to school board posts Former Board of Education member Ray Guarino joined Teresa Dwyer and Claire Lockwood in taking the oath of office for new... Local News 08 Jan 2025 | 04:06
New garbage hauler hired West Milford will have a new company collecting garbage and recycling starting in January, Mayor Michele Dale said at the... Local News 31 Dec 2024 | 02:07
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
Volunteers salute after placing wreaths in honor of each U.S. military branch during the Wreaths Across America ceremony Saturday, Dec. 14 at Veterans Memorial Park. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Photos: Wreaths Across America Local News 18 Dec 2024 | 05:14
Paddleboarders and kayakers take part in the 11th annual Santapalooza on Greenwood Lake on Saturday, Dec. 7. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Photos: 11th annual Santapalooza Local News 11 Dec 2024 | 10:38
Residents attend a town hall meeting on substance use Oct. 24 at the West Milford Public Library. (Photo provided) Experts detail trends in drug use Health-care professionals and law enforcement officials highlighted current trends in substance use at a town hall meeting... Local News 06 Nov 2024 | 03:54
Grant would fund new police officers West Milford has received a $750,000 grant to fund the hiring of six additional police officers in the next three to five... Local News 16 Oct 2024 | 05:04
