Aidan Heninger-Lowell, 7, goes down the slide at the new completely inclusive playground at C.O. Johnson Park in Byram. (Photo by Theresa Esposito) Inclusive playground opens Residents and officials celebrated the opening of a completely inclusive playground Friday evening, June 6 at C.O. Johnson... Local News 10 Jun 2025 | 02:27
School board waits for state OK on budget Pending approval from the state to exceed the tax-increase cap, the Byram Board of Education last month approved a 2025-26... Local News 03 Jun 2025 | 04:27
Trail in the newly acquired addition to Allamuchy Mountain State Park. (Photos provided) N.J. buys 473 acres of Scout reservation The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently purchased a 473-acre portion of the Mount Allamuchy Scout... Home 17 May 2025 | 02:03
Teams line up behind their sponsors’ banners on the Lenape Valley Little League’s opening day Saturday, May 3 at C.O. Johnson Park in Byram. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Lenape Valley Little League opening day Sports 06 May 2025 | 03:47
School district seeks 6.87% tax hike Citing substantial reductions in state aid, the Byram Township School District is seeking permission from the state to raise... Local News 06 May 2025 | 03:23
Stagecoach rides are among the attractions at Wild West City in Byram. (Photo provided) Wild West City begins new season Wild West City, which has been entertaining audiences for more than six decades, opens for the season this weekend in Byram.... Local News 05 May 2025 | 12:40
Byram Township Mayor Alex Rubenstein, left, administers the oath of office to new Police Chief Guy Mariani at the Township Council meeting March 4. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Mariani becomes police chief Guy Mariani was sworn in as Byram’s new police chief at the Township Council meeting Tuesday, March 4. He replaces Daniel... Police & Fire 25 Mar 2025 | 03:56
Polar Plunge today in Byram The annual Polar Plunge, organized by Byram Recreation, is scheduled at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 16. It was postponed from Feb.... Local News 16 Mar 2025 | 08:39
Isabella Wyka flies a kite Saturday, March 1 in the Byram Lakes School cafeteria. The South Jersey Kite Flyers held a kite building workshop. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Let’s go fly a kite Local News 04 Mar 2025 | 07:32
Kite building workshop today in Byram A workshop on indoor kite flying and kite building will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1 in the Byram Lakes... Home 01 Mar 2025 | 07:01
Woman faces charges in Byram shooting Rachael Noviskey, 31, of Hackettstown has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm among other charges in connection... Police & Fire 19 Jan 2025 | 05:16
Members of 403 Reasons to Run at the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk on Sept. 29 in New York City. (Photos provided) Running for first-responders More than 250 people took part in the annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in New York City this fall as part of a group... Local News 17 Jan 2025 | 10:25
Santa greets the crowd Sunday, Dec. 1 outside the Cranberry Lake Firehouse in Byram. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Christmas tree lighting in Byram Local News 10 Dec 2024 | 05:40
Elizabeth Oscovitch Elizabeth A. Oscovitch of Hackettstown passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 at the Homestead Rehabilitation and Healthcare... Obituaries 03 Dec 2024 | 07:30
Newton recently joined other municipalities in Sussex County in hiring an in-house mechanic for fleet vehicle and DPW equipment maintenance and repair after choosing not to renew a contract with an independent repair shop. (Photo by Mandy Coriston) What’s driving mechanics away? A nationwide shortage of auto technicians is impacting our region, leading to a need for increased in-house municipal services,... Local News 27 Nov 2024 | 11:28
