Morning
Morristown
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new report from the National Weather Service marks the 30th anniversary of the 1996 storm — which dropped up to 32 inches of snow in northern New Jersey and led Governor Whitman to declare a state of emergency as travel was disrupted. Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Murphy signed four bills on Tuesday to boost maternal and infant health in New Jersey — the measures support pregnant firefighters, mandate lead screening in pregnancy, extend newborn insurance enrollment, and start a doula awareness campaign. The action builds on the administration’s ongoing Nurture NJ initiative. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ Due to December's weather and seasonal illnesses limiting donations, the American Red Cross is asking New Jersey residents to donate blood as winter supplies run low; donations made by Jan. 25 will enter donors for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX + eligibility requirements apply. Daily Record
- ➤ Hospitals including Morristown Medical Center are seeing an early surge of flu patients as experts say the current vaccine will reduce severe illness from the H3N2 subclade K strain. Health officials advise residents to get vaccinated, wash hands, and consult a doctor if symptoms develop. Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Four-time state champion Anthony Knox has signed with Rutgers University after decommitting from Cornell and choosing the Scarlet Knights over Virginia Tech, Ohio State, and North Carolina. He is set to wrestle at 125 pounds next season (returning to New Jersey for his college career). Daily Record
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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