West Milford Fire Companies 6, 3 and 4 fight a garage fire on Union Valley Road across from the Bearfort Shopping Village on Saturday afternoon, March 22. The road was closed and traffic was diverted. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Garage fire ruled accidental West Milford firefighters quickly extinguished a structure fire on the corner of Bearfort and Union Valley roads Saturday... Police & Fire 26 Mar 2025 | 04:43
Rocky Hazelman owns Hazelman Farms, which has more than 2,000 chickens. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Hazelman Farms transforming landscape The landscape along a portion of lower Macopin Road just north and south of Weaver Road in the Apshawa section of West Milford... Local News 12 Mar 2025 | 05:07
The Highlander Indoor Percussion squad performs ‘Mutiny’ in the 2025 Highlander Indoor Percussion Competition on Feb. 22 at West Milford High School. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) 10 schools compete in indoor percussion contest The 2025 USBands Indoor Percussion New Jersey scholastic circuit season opened in West Milford, where 10 high schools performed... Local News 06 Mar 2025 | 09:39
Nancy Warner, president and medical director of the Last Resort Wildlife Refuge in West Milford, examines a wounded animal. (Photos provided) Wildlife’s last resort The call came on an icy evening: An injured red fox needed help. Without hesitation, Nancy Warner packed up her gear and... Local News 04 Mar 2025 | 04:56
Marshall Hill preschool student Jacob Batson with his ‘Melted Snowman,’ which is on display with other student art through March at the West Milford Public Library. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) Students’ artwork on display Paintings, drawings and other works of art created by some 41 students from preschool through grade 12 are on exhibit in... Local News 16 Feb 2025 | 10:26
PD1 From left, Boy Scouts Steven Igielski, Griffin Kleinfelder and Colin Tornow check the racetrack at the Pinewood Derby on Sunday, Jan. 12 in the gym at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Hewitt. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) On your mark, get set ... West Milford Cub Scout Pack 159 turned the gym at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Hewitt into a raceway for the annual... Local News 15 Jan 2025 | 03:37
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
