From left, Chief Keith Weber, current president and former chief Mike Spoelstra, and Lt. Kathryn ‘Kat’ Weber of the Greenwood Forest Fire Company #3, which is 100 years old. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) A century of service In the early 1920s, West Milford’s Greenwood Forest area experienced disastrous fires at the legendary Brown’s Hotel, Kidd’s... Local News 20 Dec 2024 | 11:47
EX1 From left, Bill Madden, Carol Heinz and Marge Dooley with artwork in the Friends of West Milford Township Library exhibit. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Exhibit highlights reactions to concerts Audience-created artwork that reflects impressions from summer concerts is on display this month at the West Milford Public... Local News 11 Dec 2024 | 01:15
Children catch flakes from the snow-making machines at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, Dec. 2 in front of the West Milford municipal building. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Neighbors celebrate together West Milford’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony drew a large and festive crowd to the front lawn of the municipal... Local News 04 Dec 2024 | 06:05
AR1 Nancy Ragusa with some of her artwork on display at the West Milford Public Library. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) ‘Painting has changed my life’ Three years ago, Nancy Ragusa attended a paint and sip event with a co-worker. Since then, she has created more than 200... Entertainment 04 Dec 2024 | 11:47
GY1 Madeline Park finishes in the top five in the all-around competition. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Gymnastics team places 3rd in county championships The varsity gymnastics squad earned a third-place finish in the Passaic County Championships held Oct. 16 at West Milford... Local News 26 Nov 2024 | 03:50
The West Milford Highlander Marching Band competes in the USBands National Championship on Saturday, Nov. 2 at MetLife Stadium. (Photo provided) Marching band 4th in national contest The West Milford Highlander Marching Band achieved its highest score, 95.4, for a fourth-place finish at the USBands National... Local News 13 Nov 2024 | 08:28
The West Milford Pipes & Drums perform in 2023 during the 23rd annual Military Concert & Tattoo in the high school gym. (File photo by Fred Ashplant) Military Concert & Tattoo is tonight The West Milford Highlander Band will present its 24th annual Military Concert & Tattoo at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 in the... Local News 09 Nov 2024 | 10:00
Volunteer Allie Rockey, left, with camper Julia de Grandpré in the Shiloh Bible Camp indoor pool. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) Making lasting memories Julia de Grandpré, 17, arrived Friday evening, Nov. 1 at Shiloh Bible Camp with nine other young people for a weekend of... Local News 07 Nov 2024 | 10:36
The West Milford Highlander Marching Band wins the Group IV New Jersey State Championship. (Photo by Joseph S. Butz) Marching band wins state championship With a top score of 93.8, the West Milford Highlander Marching Band won the Group IV New Jersey State Championship on Saturday,... Local News 30 Oct 2024 | 08:05
The traffic light at Clinton Road and Route 23. Tales from the ‘most haunted road’ West Milford residents are no strangers to the stories that haunt Clinton Road. The desolate roughly 10-mile span that runs... Local News 23 Oct 2024 | 04:56
DE1 Deidre Ellis has 29 paintings on display at the West Milford Township Library through the end of October. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Artist exhibits paintings at library Twenty-nine locally inspired nature and landscape paintings by longtime West Milford resident Deidre Ellis are on display... Entertainment 18 Oct 2024 | 09:04
The West Milford Highlander Marching Band performs during the Highlander Marching Classic on Saturday Sept. 28 on McCormack Field. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) 8 bands compete in Highlander Marching Classic Eight high school bands competed in the third edition of the Highlander Marching Classic on Saturday Sept. 28 on McCormack... Local News 02 Oct 2024 | 04:51
Allan Samson of Byram Township with his book, ‘All That I’ve Learned While Answering the Call.’ (Photo by Rich Adamonis) Becoming a first-responder on 9/11 On the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, Byram Township resident Allan Samson was enjoying an early breakfast with two... Local News 04 Sep 2024 | 06:18
Sylvie Phillips, fifth from left, a first-year teen leader from London, with teenage campers. ’The vibe, outdoors and people are all great. I love it and am proud to be here on its 100th anniversary!’ she says. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) Camp marks 100 years of helping children Driving south on Macopin Road past Apshawa Cross Road on the left just before the bend, you’ll come upon the entrance to... Local News 08 Aug 2024 | 09:01
State Police Trooper and helicopter pilot Matt Sullivan briefs cadets on airborne policing and answers questions. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) Cadets introduced to police work Seventeen boys and girls ages 11-13 got a taste of police work, practices and training during West Milford’s first Junior... Local News 01 Aug 2024 | 07:32
