Sneaking into Wendy Stamer’s Sparta, NJ, birdfeeder. Locals bear with local bears In a survey of 550 readers, 91% responded that they’ve spotted at least one bear around town this year. Bears where? Readers... Local News 12 Aug 2022 | 02:09
SCCC Dean’s List, Spring 2022 Sussex County Community College recently announced the 420 students who showed the academic achievement required to make... Honor Roll/Dean's List 16 Jun 2022 | 09:50
From left: Cassandra Barckett of Pompton Lakes, Jake Jackson of Washington, and Julia Kadar of Sparta star in North Star Theater Company’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (Photo: Linda Kadar, North Star Theater Company) North Star Theater presents ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ on two weekends, two venues North Star Theater Company presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” on two weekends and in two venues: Jan.... Entertainment 10 Jan 2022 | 03:29
Three-bedroom is located in serene Forest Lakes setting This stunner of a home in Forest Lakes South is dressed and ready to be sold. Here’s a three-bedroom, three full-bath home... Business 01 Nov 2021 | 04:02
The 501st Legion, The Northeast Remnant, will make an appearance at the Wantage Day Fall Festival (501stner.com) Welcome the fall with these local festivals Wantage Day Fall Festival The Wantage Day Fall Festival will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Woodbourne Park.... Entertainment 04 Oct 2021 | 05:12
New York City firefighters work near the area known as Ground Zero after the collapse of the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. 9/11 inspired a revolution in emergency services It is hard to believe that 20 years have passed since four passenger airliners, commandeered by terrorists, plunged into... Local News 10 Sep 2021 | 05:26
A retail dispensary next in Portland, Maine. Five minutes after it opened on a recent Sunday morning, a dozen customers were inside, shopping. ( Becca Tucker) Do we want a bud shop in our town? Now that recreational marijuana is the law of the land in five states from New Jersey to Maine, towns and villages across... Home 20 Aug 2021 | 10:36
I would like to know if my vote was part of an honest process To the Editor: Reference is made to the letter from Mr. Wayne Daniels that appeared in the July 29th edition of the Township... Letters to the Editor 02 Aug 2021 | 04:46
Byram to hold June 15 public hearing on cannabis commerce ban In a 4-1 vote, the Byram council introduced an ordinance prohibiting all cannabis business in the township. Mayor Alexander... Business 18 May 2021 | 07:08
Why I had the shot To the Editor: Regarding the letter “Why I won’t have the shot,” we all have the legal right to refuse the Covid-19 vaccine... Letters to the Editor 10 May 2021 | 06:22
Don’t let political soundbites convince us of the evil of our neighbors It seems that the antipathy that has developed between political parties is mostly stimulated by the media playing to the... Letters to the Editor 03 Feb 2021 | 12:27
The Byram Township Fire Department discovered suspicious debris along Ross Road during its annual Santa run on Saturday, Dec. 19, leading to the discovery of a missing soldier’s body in the woods behind the cul-de-sac. (Byram Township Fire Department Facebook page) Missing soldier found dead in Byram During its annual tour escorting Santa around town to pass out candy canes to area children, the Byram Township Fire Department... Police & Fire 08 Jan 2021 | 04:45
Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine speaks during a press conference inside PEMA headquarters on Wednesday, Dec. 30 (Photo by Natalie Kolb) Pike residents begin to get vaccinated while PA urges compliance with new Covid orders As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Pennsylvania, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine on Dec. 30... Local News 31 Dec 2020 | 11:54
Wantage resident Ashlie Qualagari, an LPN at Wellness Center Pediatrics, receives her COVID-19 vaccine from RoNetco’s Nicole Gong, PharmD. Vaccinations underway at ShopRite in Byram and Newton RoNetco Supermarkets acquired 2,400 Moderna Covid-19 vaccines for three of its ShopRite Pharmacies: Byram and Newton in Sussex... Local News 31 Dec 2020 | 10:32
Dave Green as Santa ready to deliver candy canes and holiday cheer around Byram (Photo provided by Dave Green) Motorcycle Santa delivers holiday spirit (and candy canes) Byram resident Dave Green recently gave the town a treat. Dressed as one of Santa’s helpers, he rode around town on his motorcycle... Entertainment 15 Dec 2020 | 03:49
