The Township Journal | The local newspaper for Byram, Newton, Stanhope, Andover NJ

Miss Byram Keira Graham poses with Uncle Sam.

Miss Byram Keira Graham poses with Uncle Sam. ( Photo: Maria Kovic)

Byram Fest 2026 brought family entertainment, food trucks, rides, live music and fireworks to C.O. Johnson Park on Sunday, Sept. 6, after being postponed because of weather.

Byram Fest returns with food, music and fireworks

07 Sep 2026 | 01:44

C.O. Johnson Park on Sunday, Sept. 6, hosted Byram Fest 2026, a free community celebration featuring food, live music, rides, activities and fireworks.

The event originally was scheduled for August but was postponed because of weather. Organizers have rescheduled the celebration with the entertainment,...

Pikul Thai, a family-owned and operated restaurant at 51 Ryerson Ave., recently held a ribbon cutting. The restaurant offers Thai cuisine, including seafood, chicken and beef dishes, lunch specials and vegetarian options.

Pikul Thai, a family-owned and operated restaurant at 51 Ryerson Ave., recently held a ribbon cutting. The restaurant offers Thai cuisine, including seafood, chicken and beef dishes, lunch specials and vegetarian options. ( Photo submitted)

Pikul Thai offers authentic Thai cuisine in Newton

07 Sep 2026 | 01:19

Dawn Costello is shown with workers from Valley National Bank.

Dawn Costello is shown with workers from Valley National Bank. ( Photo: Maria Kovic)

Valley National Bank launches September food drive for Weekend Bag Program

07 Sep 2026 | 12:12

Valley National Bank is partnering with The Weekend Bag Program Inc. for a monthlong collection drive...

<b>Chasing Friday</b>

Chasing Friday ( Photo: Chasing Friday)

Chasing Friday brings hits from ‘70s to today to Brick & Brew

04 Sep 2026 | 11:33

Friday, Sept. 11

Starting the night at 7 p.m., Brian St. John brings his signature sound to McQ’s Pub...

The Kittatinny Regional girls' soccer team.

The Kittatinny Regional girls' soccer team. ( Photo: Emma McEvilly)

Lenape Valley, Kittatinny girls soccer set sights on postseason success

03 Sep 2026 | 03:29

Local high school girls soccer programs are working hard to achieve their goals on the field throughout...

<b>The 9/11 Memorial at Sussex County Community College.</b>

The 9/11 Memorial at Sussex County Community College. ( Photo submitted)

SCCC to host 25th anniversary 9/11 remembrance ceremony

03 Sep 2026 | 12:31

Sussex County Community College and PBA 138 will host a 25th anniversary 9/11 remembrance ceremony at...

<b>Scelba navigating falls. But, he said, “you don’t need rapids to go out and have fun.”</b>

Scelba navigating falls. But, he said, “you don’t need rapids to go out and have fun.” ( Jeff Macklin)

He takes playboating seriously

03 Sep 2026 | 11:37

John Scelba, 43, of Stillwater, NY, became a two-time Guinness World Record holder this year. He secured...

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