To achieve unity, we must first accept the truth To the Editor: In the wake of recent events, many are calling for unity. Before unity can be achieved however, the truth needs... Letters to the Editor 18 Jan 2021 | 05:55
Sunset, sunrise Byram. As 2020 came to a close, we shared reader Jack Quirk’s breathtaking photo of the sun setting over Forest Lakes in... Local News 05 Jan 2021 | 05:43
Byram Township municipal building (Photo by Vera Olinski) Byram councilman slams state for big increases in retirement payments During a time of tight budgets, Councilman Raymond Bonker said the New Jersey state government has made things worse. At... Local News 28 Dec 2020 | 04:14
From left: Mayor Michael Lensak, Andover Twsp; Mayor Chris Carney, Frankford Township; Mayor Alex Rubenstein, Byram Township; Mayor Michael Francis, Hopatcong; Mayor Howard Burrell, Vernon Township; Mayor Stan Kula, Hardyston Twsp; Mayor Patricia Zdichocki, Stanhope; Mayor Jerry Murphy, Sparta Township (Photo provided) Thanks to all Sussex County mayors for their service during challenging times Editor’s note: Tammie Horsfield made the following statement earlier this month in presenting the Sussex County Economic... Letters to the Editor 24 Dec 2020 | 03:05
Sunset over Forest Lakes Byram. Did you miss Sunday’s sunset? Reader Jack Quirk captured it for you in this gorgeous photo taken from Main Beach in... Local News 15 Dec 2020 | 03:48
Rachael Lauren Lynch Rachael Lauren Lynch died unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at her home. She was 34. Born in Livingston, N.J., she lived... Obituaries 14 Dec 2020 | 07:07
(byrampd.prg) Byram Police blotter Disturbance at Quick Chek On Nov. 23, the Byram Township Police Department responded to Quick Chek for a report of a disturbance.... Police & Fire 14 Dec 2020 | 02:35
Byram Township municipal buildings (File photo by Vera Olinski) Byram faces 2021 budget challenges, repeals chicken ordinance The Byram Township Council on Dec. 1 reviewed the 2021 municipal budget, repealed the new chicken ordinance, and made plans... Local News 08 Dec 2020 | 06:11
Please, let’s stop the name calling Why don’t we stop calling one another names and accept a basic underlying fact that we all share: We are all Americans! Why... Letters to the Editor 07 Dec 2020 | 05:21
Byram Township municipal buildings Byram will not apply for special emergency to cover $120K shortfall Byram Township will use funds from its capital expenditures line to cover a $120,000 budget shortfall, and not apply to the... Local News 23 Nov 2020 | 06:22
A past Lenape Valley Soccer Camp at C.O. Johnson Park (File photo by George Leroy Hunter) ( George Leroy Hunter) Byram to treat all sports equally Treating all sports equally in Byram Township will begin with line painting. At the township council’s Nov. 2 meeting, Councilman... Sports 10 Nov 2020 | 06:02
Byram considers borrowing for road projects Byram usually reserves $100,000 in the municipal budget for roads, but this year has a line item of $900,000 in its proposed... News 29 Oct 2020 | 12:30
Check out the spooky Westerners at Wild West City in Byram (Photo provided) Halloween happenings around the area Haunted Wild West Fest Wild West City at 50 Lackawanna Drive in Byram Township, N.J., has turned into a ghost town. Haunted... Entertainment 19 Oct 2020 | 04:31
Byram Township municipal buildings (Photo by Vera Olinski) Unexpected state funding cutback shorts Byram The New Jersey state government decided to pull back an expected 54 percent increase for the Garden State Trust Fund, resulting... Local News 13 Oct 2020 | 06:34
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus for sponsoring rally To the Editor: On behalf of the far more than 100 citizens who participated in the pro-law enforcement rally on the Green... Letters to the Editor 04 Oct 2020 | 10:35
