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
Steve Allan of radio station 102.3 WSUS brings donated food to a Sussex County Skylands Ride bus Friday, Nov. 22 at the Provident Bank in Sparta. (Photo by Maria Kovic) ‘Stuff the Bus’ drive this weekend WSUS, WNNJ and The Bear radio personalities will spearhead the “Stuff the Bus” campaign against hunger in Sussex County for... Home 22 Nov 2024 | 10:08
Byram-A-Blaze on Friday, Oct. 18 was sponsored by the Byram PTA. It included a Trunk or Treat, pumpkin decorating, bounce house, games, face painting and food trucks. (Photo by Maria Kovic) Photos: Byram-A-Blaze Local News 22 Oct 2024 | 06:15
Rep. Tom Kean Jr., left, with Joseph Sabatini, the Byram Township manager, and Mayor Alex Rubenstein, right, after a tour of the Byram police headquarters in August. Kean, Altman to debate tonight The candidates for the 7th Congressional District - Democrat Sue Altman and Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. - will debate at... Home 14 Oct 2024 | 08:32
Carol Scheidewig Carol Ann Scheidewig of Byram passed away on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, at Barn Hill Care Center in Newton. She was 72. Born... Obituaries 02 Oct 2024 | 05:21
Children on an inflatable slide Saturday, Aug. 24 at Byram Fest 2024. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Byram Fest 2024 Local News 27 Aug 2024 | 05:38
Ryan Colarusso 9 receive RoNetco scholarships Nine local students have received RoNetco scholarships for the 2024-25 school year. RoNetco awards scholarships to qualifying... Local News 27 Aug 2024 | 02:00
