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Morristown
Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ NorthJersey.com highlights adoptable pets from local shelters this week; Real Dog Rescue features Clifford (6-year-old hound mix) and Fiona (3-year-old bully mix) who are ready for a new home. Shelter volunteers can submit pet profiles for future features. Daily Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new gallery showcases 20 top TV personalities with New Jersey connections who have informed & entertained viewers through news, sports, and talk shows, including Connie Chung and Dick Vitale. The list highlights the state's enduring media legacy. Daily Record
- ➤ Revolutionary Lives is a free traveling exhibit running from Jan. 9 through Jan. 23 at the Morris County Library in Whippany. The exhibit highlights stories from the American Revolution and invites visitors to explore New Jersey’s rich heritage — available during normal library hours. WRNJ Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Murphy signed a bipartisan law at Ramsey High School that will require school districts to restrict nonacademic cell phone use during class and on school buses, with the Education Department set to release guidelines soon and policies taking effect for the 2026–27 school year. WRNJ Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Murphy signed legislation on Friday that requires every public college to host the Council on Compulsive Gambling at least once each semester to educate students about gambling risks (including counseling services and self-exclusion programs). The law passed unanimously and aims to curb the rise in online sports betting among students. WRNJ Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State health officials announced on Jan. 9 that a child under 5 from northern New Jersey died from influenza, marking the first pediatric death this season as doctors note a mutated variant has weakened this year’s vaccine. Daily Record
- ➤ Gov. Phil Murphy signed four health bills on Jan. 9 in Trenton to expand access by allowing pharmacists to dispense HIV prevention medications (PrEP and PEP) and by covering menopause treatments. The reforms aim to lower costs and improve services for state residents. WRNJ Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NJ cricket fans can watch upcoming international matches in 2026 featuring teams like India, New Zealand & Australia. India & New Zealand will play ODIs & T20s in India from Jan. 11 to Jan. 31 while tournaments air on Willow TV & local leagues continue at Morristown's Lewis Morris Park. Daily Record
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
~ Winston Churchill
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