Early in the second half of the Passaic County Tournament quarterfinal game Saturday, Feb. 15, West Milford’s Ognjen Ljusic blocks the shot of Brooklyn Jelinsky. Wayne Hills won, 63-39. The girls team also lost in the PCT quarterfinal round to Passaic Tech, 56-48. (Photo by Glenn Clark) Sports roundup: Ice hockey team wins championship Joe Barroquerio and Timmy Riche each totaled two goals and two assists; Kyle Gregory had a goal and four assists; and Matt... Sports 19 Feb 2025 | 08:33
West Milford Cub Scout Pack 9 holds its annual Pinewood Derby on Jan. 19 at St. Joseph Church. Pinewood Derby winners West Milford Cub Scout Pack 9 held its annual Pinewood Derby on Jan. 19 at St. Joseph Church. Scouts, their families and spectators... Local News 19 Feb 2025 | 08:31
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
Vince Rambala Dog trainer to speak Tuesday at library Vince Rambala, a dog trainer from Oakland, will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the West Milford Public Library, 1470... Local News 19 Feb 2025 | 04:44
N.J. officials aim to reduce wildfires Gov. Phil Murphy, D-N.J., and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn LaTourette announced a series... Local News 19 Feb 2025 | 02:58
DnA plays Friday, Feb. 28 at the Vreeland Store. (Photo by Stefani M.C. Janelli) From traditional tunes to power rock Saturday, Feb. 22 Kick off the weekend with an evening of high-energy performances. Pishy Cloots brings a lively mix of Scottish,... Entertainment 19 Feb 2025 | 10:13
ICE1 West Milford farmers who worked at the Echo Lake ice business are, first row from left, Martin Decker, Edward Decker, Walter Whritenour, Norman Fredericks, superintendent Arthur Kane, Henry Fredericks, Issac Morse, M. Sisco and Charles White. In back row, from left, are Charles Vreeland, Frank O’Dell, Daniel Morse, Ernest Fredericks, Raymond Fredericks, John Kimble, Lewis Sisco, Frank Price, Ernest Zabriskie, Robert Babcock, Thomas Cahill and M. Fredericks. (Photo courtesy of Ann Genader) Looking back: Smaller ice companies Along with the large-scale winter ice businesses at Greenwood Lake and Lake Hopatcong, smaller operations existed at some... Columns 19 Feb 2025 | 10:02
Join us at meeting on ways to improve municipal government Almost one year ago, the West Milford Township Council approved legislation to “hire” Mayor (Michele) Dale as a deputy administrator... Letters to the Editor 19 Feb 2025 | 08:40
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
Church holds online auction The West Milford Presbyterian Church will host its fifth Community Online Auction fundraiser Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday,... Local News 17 Feb 2025 | 08:48
Participants in the Viking Snowshoe Invasion on Jan. 27, 2024, at Mountain Creek. Photo by Sammie Finch. Snow much fun New York Snow tubing, skiing and snowboarding: • Mt. Peter Ski Area in Warwick Ice skating: • Bear Mountain in Tomkins Cove •... Local News 17 Feb 2025 | 01:04
Francesco Masone Francesco Michael Masone, known to all as Frank, of West Milford died at 12:09 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, ... but before... Obituaries 16 Feb 2025 | 04:47
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
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
From left are West Milford High School wrestlers Taylor Keegan, Maddie Hammett, Ariana Canipe and Jackie Sloan. (Photo by LORS Photography) 150 take part in competition High school girls wrestling continues to grow by leaps and bounds. That was evident at a “jamboree” competition hosted by... Sports 12 Feb 2025 | 11:52
