West Milford News

A New Jersey appeals court panel has ruled that police use-of-force reports are public records .

GOP Strong co-chairman Michael Mecca congratulated the county Republican ticket for a great win yesterday,, saying the victory bodes well for the re-emergence of the Republican Party in Passaic County.

What it is: To authorize the state to raise $400 million through bonds to resupply the depleted Green Acres program, which buys environmentally sensitive property to preserve as open space and farmland.

After getting arrested for dealing drugs as a teen, Yusuf Shabazz turned his life around by getting into anti-gang and -violence activism and warning other young people from a lawless life on the street.

North Jersey heads to the voting booths today to vote for governor, dozens of state Assembly seats, a statewide open-space referendum, and countless municipal and county contests.

A local book lover will sell her home of 70 years to the township to allow for a long-desired library expansion, according to a report by the Record .

On Sept. 28, Roberto Perez, 54, of Carlstadt, was observed by Police Officer Laura Paul who alleges that he was driving in an erratic manner on Union Valley Road.

These Oct. 2009 file photos show the three candidates for governor of New Jersey, from left, Democrat Jon.

With 5 days to go, the rhetoric is getting stronger. Republican Candidate Chris Christie said, "Well November 3rd is accountability day, let's pick him up and throw him out!" Incumbent Democrat Governor Jon Corzine countered with "It's clear he wants to give a tax cut to people making 400k or more." The race for Governor of New Jersey is so close, ...

The optional H1N1 vaccine clinics set for each of the public and private schools in town have been cancelled, the victim of a nationwide shortage coupled with concerns from parents and district employees.

Police say two township men face drug charges after a patrolman found them Thursday night, one possessing heroin and the other appearing to be under the influence of a controlled substance.

The Township Council and Board of Education have hammered out an agreement for continued public use of the popular Hillcrest Community Center, ending months of sometimes-stormy meetings and public outcry.

On Sept. 27, Bianca Stevens, 18, of West Milford, was traveling north on Warwick Turnpike when, as she told police, an unknown animal darted into her vehiclea TMs lane of travel.

The Federal Aviation Administration says the pilot of a small plane was killed when his aircraft hit a mountain near Bennington.

A 58-YR-OLD MAN FROM WEST MILFORD, NEW JERSEY WAS KILLED WHEN HIS CESSNA 172 HIT A MOUNTAIN NEAR BENNINGTON, VERMONT ON SUNDAY.

The Federal Aviation Administration said the pilot of a small plane registered to a New Jersey company was killed when his aircraft hit a mountain near here.

The Health Department will be dispensing the free H1N1 nasal flu vaccine in the public and private schools next month, and a family information session has been arranged.

The long wait by hundreds of township residents for the Township of West Milford and the West Milford Board of Education to sign a lease agreement to enable continued use of the Hillcrest building as a community center ended this week with the signing of a 25 year lease.

Police learned about the warrant after doing a random license plate check. Additional checks revealed that Garcia's driving privileges were revoked, police said.

October is a special month. Not only do I celebrate years of sobriety, but there are two other significant anniversaries.