The Morris County Tournament seeds have been released, and defending champion, Morris Knolls, takes the second seed in the bracket. West Morris, the only team to defeat Morris Knolls this season, grabs the top seed.

Below is the preliminary round bracket:

No. 1 -- West Morris (bye)

No. 2 -- Morris Knolls (bye)

No. 3 -- Hanover Park (bye)

No. 4 -- Randolph (bye)

No. 5 -- Mendham ...

ROCKAWAY, NJ -- The Morris Knolls girls volleyball team made a gallant effort in its 2-1 loss to Mendham on Sept. 20.

Skye Eppel (junior) – 10 digs, 2 service points

Stephanie Frank (senior) – seven kills, four blocks, one service point, one dig

Brooke Herman (junior) – seven kills, .5 blocks, 21 digs, six service points, one ace

Jackie Hyer (senior) – two ...

ROCKAWAY, NJ – The Golden Eagles scored just one touchdown against the relentless defense of the Randolph Rams on Saturday, Sept. 15. With its 29-6 victory over Morris Knolls, Randolph remained undefeated while Knolls continues to search for its first win of the season.

The Golden Eagles will travel to Mount Olive for a 7 p.m. game on Friday, Sept. 21.

DENVILLE, NJ – The Denville Township Board of Education received the Carol E. Larsen Master Board Certification (MBC) from the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) on Sept. 20. The MBC recognizes high performing school boards that demonstrate “commitment to training and effective governance in areas such as group process, decision-making, planning, effective meetings and focus ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Rutgers University President Robert Barchi has agreed to continue in that position for two more years, university officials said.

Members of the university board of governors asked him to remain at least two more years, and he agreed, officials said.

“Bob Barchi has been a remarkable leader for Rutgers,” board president Sandy Stewart said.  He said ...

Teachers, administrators, students and parents gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Morris Knolls High School on Sept. 14 to unveil a state-of-the-art dance studio at the nascent Academy for the Performing Arts (APA). APA is a new partnership between Morris Knolls High School and the Morris County School of Technology that offers students comprehensive academics combined with career and ...

DENVILLE, NJ – Richard Yobs Sr. and Richard Yobs Jr. received Denville Challenge Coins and certificates of appreciation from Mayor Thomas Andes on Tuesday, Sept. 18, for their honorable military service to the country. The father and son duo each served four years in the military; Yobs Sr. in the United States Navy and Yobs Jr. in the United States Marine Corps.

Yobs Sr., a resident of ...

PARSIPPANY - TROY HILLS, NJ - The Morris County Board of Freeholders invites residents from all 30 Morris County towns to join in observing the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against our nation at the Morris County Remembers 9/11 Service on Sunday, Sept. 9.

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police officer and Chester resident Will Jimeno will be the ...

DENVILLE, NJ - Police are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information about those involved in a rash of vehicle burglaries, and two thefts, that took place in Denville this summer.

The first incidents took place during the evening of July 24, police said. They said at least seven vehicles were burglarized, and one stolen, from the Shongum Road section of the township.

"The ...

FREEHOLD, N.J. — Soon to be Hall of Fame member, Foiled Again was the star of the Open Space Pace at  Freehold Raceway on Sept. 15.

The Open Space Pace is a nonprofit organization with a mission to celebrate the horse, New Jersey’s official state animal, and to promote open space in the nation’s most densely populated state. The Open Space Pace raises funds in support of ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — The stated mission of the Race Track Chaplaincy of America in New York is to serve workers who toil behind the scenes in support of the thoroughbred racing industry at Belmont Park, Aqueduct Race Track, and Saratoga Springs Race Course.

“The New York Race Track Chaplaincy ministers to the heart and soul of the 'Backstretch' community with social ...