TOP LOCAL News
By CONNIE SANCHEZ, WHARTON SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT
March 22, 2026
Wharton, NJ - The halls of MacKinnon Middle School are a little brighter this week as the community celebrates a stunning artistic achievement. Two Wharton Borough students have emerged victorious in the prestigious Morris County Council of Education Associations (MCCEA) Poster Contest, proving ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The state and Roxbury Township today filed a lawsuit against the federal government, contending the courts should block the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from converting a Ledgewood warehouse into a detained immigrant processing facility.Roxbury Mayor Shawn PotilloThe ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: For the seventh consecutive year, Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, president of County College of Morris (CCM), has been named to the Influencers: Power List 2026 – Higher Education by ROI-NJ, a leading source for New Jersey business news. Iacono is being recognized as a highly influential ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: From classrooms to careers, County College of Morris (CCM) is helping students turn their ambitions into real opportunities. Prospective students, families, adult learners and Veterans are invited to attend CCM’s Open House on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to Noon, to discover how ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – The National Weather Service out of Mount Holly has issued a tornado watch alert for 16 counties in New Jersey including Sussex, Morris and Warren.The Sussex County Sheriff’s Office announced the watch is in effect until 7 p.m. A watch means conditions allow for possible ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – A Montville man is under arrest after making threats against law enforcement and pointing what was later found to be a pellet gun at a responding officer, according to a release from the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and Montville Township Police Chief Andrew Caggiano.According ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A local appeal is underway to help Karen Zabriskie find a living kidney donor, as family and supporters ask the community to consider a potentially life-changing act of compassion.In a message shared with the community, Donna Tissot urged residents to think about what becoming a ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Officials from Roxbury met this week with a federal government representative and “expressed stern and direct opposition” to the proposed conversion of a Ledgewood warehouse into an immigrant processing center, said Roxbury Mayor Shawn Potillo.The virtual meeting took place Tuesday, ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...
Irish roots run deep in Morris County.They run through Jockey Hollow, where Gen. George Washington declared an army holiday on St. Patrick’s Day to thank his Irish soldiers.They extend to Hibernia (Latin for Ireland) in Rockaway, so named because the region’s iron mines attracted countless Irish ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will return to downtown Morristown on Saturday, March 14, with the line of march featuring pipe bands, Irish dance schools, first responders, veterans groups, community organizations, local businesses and youth sports teams.The parade is ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — Seniors in Morris County will have the opportunity to obtain a Morris County Senior Identification Card during a special outreach event hosted by the Morris County Clerk’s Office later this spring.The Senior ID Outreach Program will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony today celebrating the opening of its Center for Entrepreneurship & Culinary Science (CECS). The CECS represents a groundbreaking collaboration between the college, the Morris County Chamber ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Wednesday, Hanover Township Mayor Thomas “Ace” Gallagher hosted a meeting of regional mayors at Chimney Rock Inn in Whippany to discuss the challenges facing municipal governments and share those concerns directly with Joe Hathaway, a Republican candidate for New Jersey’s ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Hopatcong resident Peter Ecklund has been named Parade Starter for the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Morris County. The role is both an honor and a key component of the parade, which steps off at noon on Saturday, March 14 in Morristown.As the Starter, Ecklund will open the ...
Denville, NJ - The season came to a close for Morris Knolls High School on Monday night, as the Golden Eagles fell to Northern Highlands, 64-37, in the NJSIAA Tournament quarterfinal round.Morris Knolls, which finished 12-15 overall, faced a tough test on the road against a Northern Highlands squad ...
Denville, NJ - The postseason run for Morris Knolls High School came to an end Monday night, as Mount Olive skated to a 3-1 victory in the NJSIAA Sectional Tournament semifinal round at Mennen Arena.Mount Olive (16-10) struck twice in the opening period and never relinquished control, while Morris ...
DENVILLE, NJ - Park Regional’s postseason run came to an end Thursday night with a 3–1 loss to Morris Knolls in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North, Public Co-Op Sectional Hockey Tournament.Despite a strong effort in net from junior goaltender Milan Gelman, who made 30 saves on 33 shots, ...
Denville, NJ - On February 21, 2026, Denville Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 10 West for an equipment violation.During the course of the stop, Officers determined that the passenger in the vehicle, identified as Catherine McClish, had multiple active ACS warrants for her arrest.
Ramapo, NJ - In one of the most dramatic finishes of the opening round, Morris Knolls High School edged Ramapo High School 68-67 in overtime Friday night in the NJSIAA Tournament, North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3.The Golden Eagles (12-14) erased a double-digit first-half deficit and outlasted ...
Metuchen, NJ - Morris Knolls Golden Eagles fell to St. Joseph (Met.), 2-0, in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA Group Tournament, Group 3 at Lucky Strike.Morris Knolls, which finished the season 16-7 (7-3 NJAC West), ran into a red-hot St. Joseph (Met.) squad that improved to 22-2 (12-2 GMC Red) ...
Sparta, NJ - In a tightly contested first-round matchup of the NJSIAA Tournament, North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3, Morris Knolls High School lost with a hard-fought 46-39 loss to Sparta High School on Friday night in Sparta.Morris Knolls (10-17) battled throughout against a Sparta squad (19-7) ...
ROXBURY, NJ – In the biggest protest to take place so far in Roxbury against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), about 1,500 people gathered today (Feb. 28) at Roxbury Town Hall, a site very close to the warehouse ICE plans to use to process detainees.So many anti-ICE activists showed ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) Foundation is pleased to announce that Gilead Sciences Inc.’s Gilead Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works to create a thriving health ecosystem, has awarded the college a $150,000 grant in support of its forthcoming Center for Health ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Citing the federal government’s “lack of communication and transparency with Roxbury” about its plan to open an immigration processing facility in the township, Gov. Mikie Sherrill today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem opposing the ...
Clifton, NJ - In a fast-paced first-round clash of the NJSIAA North, Public Co-Op sectional tournament, Morris Knolls-Hills erupted for three third-period goals to pull away from Clifton United North Co-Op for a 6-2 victory on Wednesday night.Morris Knolls (10-13) outshot Clifton 44-19 and used a ...
Denville, NJ — History didn’t just repeat itself — it soared like a Golden Eagle!For the second straight year, the Morris Knolls High School Golden Eagles soared past their fiercest county rival, Morris Hills High School, capturing the North 1 Group 3 state sectional title in a match that will be ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: The Marielaine Mammon School of Music, Performing Arts and Music Technologies at County College of Morris (CCM) presents a wide range of dynamic live performances this spring, offering the public multiple opportunities to experience the exceptional music and dance talents of CCM, at ...
Denville, NJ - History repeated itself Saturday as Morris Knolls defeated rival Morris Hills, 2-1, in the NJSIAA Tournament Final Round for North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3.In a showdown between two of the NJAC West’s top programs, Morris Knolls (16-6) captured the sectional title by winning two of ...