9+ hour, 53+ min ago  (180+ words) Northern New Jersey Elks lodges selected two youth ambassadors to represent children with disabilities during their annual fundraising efforts, honoring them at the Special Children's Charity Ball on April 26. This year's ambassador is Mariella Scarpa, 10, of Rutherford, who received donations…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (162+ words) Churches across West Milford will unite Thursday, May 7, to observe the National Day of Prayer with a series of community gatherings. Three events are scheduled throughout the day, including a noon prayer and worship service at Veterans Park, a 4 p. m. gathering…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (430+ words) Officials from Passaic County and West Milford along with a cadre of senior on Wednesday, April 22, joined ribbon cutting ceremony for official opening of the new Highlands Regional Service Center, bringing public health, behavioral health and senior nutrition services to…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (180+ words) West Milford Elks Lodge 2236 raised $12, 700 during a March 15 fundraiser to support a local resident recovering from leukemia. The event benefited Tim Kelley, son of lodge member John Kelley, who is recovering from Acute Myeloid Leukemia, a cancer that originates in…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (136+ words) Three local Girl Scout troops joined forces March 15 to host a community food drive supporting families in need. Girl Scout Troops 98512, 99027 and 98383 organized the event at High Crest Lake Lodge, where residents dropped off nonperishable food donations. In preparation, scouts…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (312+ words) Starting at 11 a. m. at The Vreeland Store, 1383 Macopin Road, the Spring Festival begins with live music, food specials, and vendors. At 12 p. m. , Sydney Leigh brings her solo acoustic set to center stage, followed by Bill & Zac at 3 p. m. and nostalgic favorite Pishy Cloots…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (133+ words) A Civil War encampment reenactment brought history to life April 18 at Long Pond Ironworks State Park. The event featured members of the Sixth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry reenactors, who demonstrated aspects of military life and battle conditions from the…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (105+ words) www. westmilfordmessenger. com Church hosts tea party West Milford. Women in elaborate hats and spring garb gathered at the West Milford Presbyterian Church's annual Tea on April 18 for a traditional British tea and tricky tray. The tea is a fund…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (143+ words) www. westmilfordmessenger. com West Milford firefighters to join national "Light the Night" tribute West Milford. West Milford fire companies will participate in a nationwide tribute honoring fallen firefighters ahead of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. Fire companies in West…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (124+ words) www. westmilfordmessenger. com West Milford tops Kittatinny in boys lacrosse Newton. West Milford defeated Kittatinny, 12-5, in a varsity boys lacrosse matchup April 16 behind multiple three-goal performances. West Milford Township High School defeated Kittatinny Regional High School, 12-5, in a varsity boys…...