Though the big family Thanksgiving in the city is off, “I’m feeling wonderful, are you kidding me?” said Terry Balton of Milford, Pa. She is planning instead to take a Covid test and “bubble” with her new granddaughter. (Photo by Ryan Balton) Intimate gatherings will keep the holiday magic alive this year Danielle Linguanti, a business teacher at Goshen High School, married into a Thanksgiving tradition with a 60-year history.... Local News 13 Nov 2020 | 01:48
This chart, created with data from the Sussex County Department of Health, shows the rate of new coronavirus cases per capita, per municipality, from Sept. 1 through Nov. 6. Those on top of the chart are faring the worse, and those at the bottom are doing best. (See next chart to see the sharply rising curve countywide.) Covid’s second wave: Which local towns are faring best and worst? Most of the new cases of coronavirus in Sussex County — cases reported by the county health department from Sept. 1 through... Local News 09 Nov 2020 | 02:11
Courtney Kruse (Photo provided) Byram woman runs 188 miles to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis Courtney Kruse of Byram ran 188 miles in seven days in honor of friends and family who live with multiple sclerosis. The... Local News 29 Sep 2020 | 05:58
(Photo provided) Halloween is coming to Wild West City No gravestone will be left unturned at Wild West City, which is turning into a Ghost Town this Halloween. Haunted Wild West... Local News 28 Sep 2020 | 04:26
(byrampd.prg) Byram Township Police Officers perform lifesaving CPR On Sept. 15, Byram Township Police officers were dispatched to an unknown medical emergency... Police & Fire 21 Sep 2020 | 02:56
A past Lenape Valley Soccer Camp at C.O. Johnson Park (By George Leroy Hunter) ( George Leroy Hunter) Byram plans dog park and walking paths, residents’ favorite options Surveys show that Byram residents are most interested in walking paths and a dog park. Township manager Joseph Sabatini reviewed... Local News 15 Sep 2020 | 07:26
(byrampd.prg) Byram Township Police Hundreds of tablets of controlled drugs found On Sept. 7, a Byram Township Police Officer observed a vehicle speeding on Route... Local News 14 Sep 2020 | 03:22
“It’s a crazy time for all these brides”: Sue-Ann Hansen, event coordinator, said the Fairgrounds Conservatory offers tent and barn options for weddings on short notice. Hope springs eternal for restaurants as winter approaches The summer has been hot. It’s been humid. And to top it off, we’re in the midst of a pandemic. Area restaurant owner have... Business 03 Sep 2020 | 05:20
(byrampd.prg) Byram Township Police Marijuana arrest at bank On Aug. 18, the Byram Township Police Department responded to Santander Bank for a report of a suspicious... Police & Fire 01 Sep 2020 | 11:08
Bridget Brady Bridget Brady, who aims to be one of the first female Eagle Scouts, leads project to benefit SCARC Bridget Brady of Byram, a Life Scout in Scouts BSA Troop 1150, is conducting her Eagle Scout service project for the benefit... Local News 26 Aug 2020 | 09:48
Photo courtesy of The 27th Regiment New Jersey Volunteer reenactors Reenactors to bring Civil War to life at Wild West City The Civil War era will come to life, when the 27th Regiment New Jersey Volunteer reenactors bring their history to Wild West... Entertainment 16 Aug 2020 | 08:59
Tropical Storm Isaias came into town with what many say was the equivalent to Super Storm Sandy. Tree limbs show the force of the wind.(Photo by Janet Redyke) Locals compare Tropical Storm Isaias to Sandy Tropical Storm Isaias blew into the area on Aug. 4 with what many say was the equivalent to Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Felled... Local News 11 Aug 2020 | 10:33
Gina LaPilusa (Photo provided) Gina LaPilusa earns Gold Award for helping feral cats Gina LaPilusa of Sparta was notified that she earned her Girl Scout Gold Award on the day of her high school graduation,... Local News 10 Aug 2020 | 04:07
Local towns hard hit by outages after storm Just about every household in Sussex and Wantage lost power when Tropical Storm Isaias ripped through the area on Tuesday... Local News 06 Aug 2020 | 03:47
