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April 24, 2026

MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - As warmer weather brings more residents outdoors, the Morris Plains Board of Health is reminding the public to take precautions against tick exposure, particularly when hiking or spending time in wooded and grassy areas.Health officials note that ticks are most active during the ...

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MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Morris Township Board of Adjustment continued its lengthy review of a controversial land use application on South Street during its April 15 meeting, with testimony focusing on site conditions, zoning classification and whether the proposal meets criteria for a use ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications on Saturday, April 25, as Morris County law enforcement agencies participate in the annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day program.The event will run from 10 ...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives has passed bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and expand the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act, a federal law that supports water quality monitoring at public beaches.The measure, led in part by Congressman Frank ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ - Morristown boys lacrosse battled Montville and then fell to the Mustangs 5-3 on Thursday, April 23.Morristown led 1-0 after the first quarter and held a 2-1 advantage at halftime. The Colonials stayed in front through three quarters, leading 3-2, but Montville closed the game with ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  The brackets for the 2026 Morris County Girls Lacrosse Tournament are set. The Morristown girls lacrosse team have secured the No. 3 seed in this year's tournament. The Colonials have a bye in the First Round and will face Hanover Park Regional in the Second Round. Seed and ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown girls lacrosse used a strong third quarter and a balanced offensive effort to defeat Randolph, 10-7, on Thursday, April 23.Morristown opened with three goals in the first quarter and entered halftime tied at 5-5 before taking control in the third, outscoring Randolph 3-1 ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown boys tennis earned a 3-2 win over Mount Olive on Thursday, April 23.Morristown picked up wins at second singles, third singles and first doubles. Charlie Beyer defeated Bhuvan Varatharajan, 6-1, 6-2, at second singles, while Jackson Starcher won 6-0, 6-0 over Rithish ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown baseball outlasted West Essex in a back-and-forth slugfest, securing a 15–14.The Colonials totaled 14 hits and consistently applied pressure, with Jackson Groenveld leading the charge with a 3-for-4 performance and four RBIs. Shane Policano delivered a clutch extra-base ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A wide range of events is set to take place across our area this weekend, offering something for all ages and interests.From outdoor activities and community gatherings to local sports matchups, arts programming and live entertainment, the three-day stretch features a mix of ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police have alerted the public that the missing juvenile, reported on Wednesday, has been found.Original alert from the Parsippany Police:Twelve-year-old Ryan Kitsuta was last seen in the area of Volunteer's Park around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22.He is 5ft 3in ...

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TRENTON – Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Bureau of Securities (Bureau), within the Division of Consumer Affairs, today are warning New Jersey residents about the prevalence of fraudulent investment schemes proliferating across Meta platforms, including on Facebook, Instagram, and ...

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MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ – Construction is underway on the New York Red Bulls’ new training complex at 101-103 Columbia Road, marking a major milestone in a project that will bring professional, academy and youth soccer programs to the 80-acre site.Township officials recently joined project ...

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TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...

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MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Morris Township Mayor Donna Guariglia said the township will stand by and defend its all-electric building ordinance following a federal lawsuit filed by the United States Department of Justice.“Let me be clear, we stand by this ordinance; and, as such, we intend to defend ...

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MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Families in the Morristown area joined communities across the country in marking Take Your Child to Work Day, giving children a firsthand look at their parents’ jobs and the many ways people contribute to their workplaces and communities.Observed annually on the fourth Thursday ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Morristown Shade Tree Commission is seeking volunteers for its Adopt-A-Tree Youth Program, inviting students and scout troops to help monitor tree growth while supporting the town’s environmental efforts.According to the program announcement, volunteers will be asked to check ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – Hillsborough built an early lead and never let up Wednesday, defeating Morristown, 14-1, in a shortened game.The Raiders scored four runs in the first inning, added two more in the second and another in the third before breaking things open with a seven-run fifth. Morristown scored ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police have issued a missing juvenile alert.Twelve-year-old Ryan Kitsuta was last seen in the area of Volunteer's Park around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22.He is 5ft 3in and weighs 122lbs. He is wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and black pants. Volunteer's Park is ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morristown knocked off Jefferson, 8-2, on Wednesday, April 22, using a strong offensive performance and another solid outing in the circle from Erin Murphy.Morristown took the lead right away with a run in the first, then broke the game open with four more in the second inning. The ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morristown High School senior Ryan Snyder has earned third place in the 29th Annual High School Composition Contest hosted by Harmonium Choral Society, a statewide competition recognizing student composers.Snyder was one of five students honored in this year’s contest and was ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – As homeowners continue to navigate rising costs and unpredictable risks, a local insurance agency is reminding residents that choosing the right home insurance policy goes beyond simply comparing prices.State Farm Insurance Agent Teri DiGrande  licensed in New Jersey, New York ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – As homeowners continue to navigate rising costs and unpredictable risks, a local insurance agency is reminding residents that choosing the right home insurance policy goes beyond simply comparing prices.State Farm Insurance Agent Teri DiGrande  licensed in New Jersey, New York ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  It's tournament time! The Morristown baseball  team will be the No. 15 seed in the upcoming 2026 Morris County Baseball Tournament. Delbarton has secured the top spot in this year's tournament.The brackets and seeds are as follows: No. 1 seed DelbartonNo. 2 seed West MorrisNo.

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  It's tournament time! The Morristown softball team will be the No. 7 seed in the upcoming 2026 Morris County Softball Tournament. The Colonials will have a bye in the First Round and will then play the winner of No. 15 seed Butler vs No. 18 seed Morristown Beard in the  Second ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ – Despite a chilly breeze, the atmosphere at the Columbia Inn was electric, as residents and industry professionals gathered for the inaugural xPizza Day on April 20. The event, organized by former resident Anthony Pizzi and the NJ Pizza Alliance, transformed the local landmark into a ...

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Supernatural: The Play - Special Reading Comes to Morristown, NJ on 5/23/26Play explores cultural and legal battles Black women have faced over their hairMorristown, NJ- A popular play is making a return! Supernatural: The Play, is a powerful, funny, and insightful production exploring the lives of ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ —Today, April 22 is Earth Day.  The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970. As the story goes, it began with two individuals, peace activist John McConnell and Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, both working, independent of one another, to raise awareness of environmental ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ: Style, innovation and creativity take center stage as County College of Morris (CCM) student designers debut their original work at the college’s annual “Spring Fashion Show” to be held on Wednesday, April 29, at 7 p.m.Open to the public, this free event offers the community an ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Hanover Township residents are invited to attend an upcoming Human Trafficking Awareness Event aimed at educating the community and promoting prevention efforts.The event, hosted by the Township in partnership with Mayor Gallagher and the Mayor's Wellness Campaign, will take ...

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