Good morning, Morristown.

County College of Morris was chosen as one of two colleges to run a 16- to 18-month apprenticeship program that teaches data science + artificial intelligence.

Students will learn in class and on the job while earning certificates and a chance to work toward an associate degree.

County College of Morris is hosting Footprints in Time, a historical photography exhibit featuring rare photos & artifacts from late 1800s Dover.

The event will open with a free reception on Friday, Feb. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the CCM Gallery on campus in Randolph.

A New Jersey law signed Tuesday created a Woodlands Protection Fund that buys easements on at least five contiguous acres to help landowners protect forests from development; the fund will use federal money, state funds & private donations to preserve ecosystems.

With bitter cold and snow forecast, local households are advised by the U.S. Department of Energy to set their thermostats at 68°F today so they can run heat efficiently — lowering settings when away may save up to 10% on heating costs.

Assemblywoman Dunn delivered a keynote address at the MLK observance breakfast at the Hyatt Regency in Morristown on Jan.

19, 2026, urging residents to embrace civility and step up civic participation to honor King’s legacy.

The American Red Cross warned blood supplies in New Jersey have dropped 35% as high flu activity and winter storms reduced donations.

They urge donors to give now; incentives include a chance to win a Super Bowl trip (donate by Jan. 25) or $20 gift card (donate Jan. 26–Feb. 28).

Governor Mikie Sherrill signed an order on Jan.

20 to create a state Department of Health office focused on youth online safety. The office will work with educators, parents and youth advocates to address rising teen mental health issues.

NJ hospital data shows flu emergency room visits fell by half since late December, but doctors warn that cold weather may drive a later surge (linked to a new flu strain called subclade K) as people gather indoors; latest figures dropped from 10.8% to 4.8%.

Rutgers lost 68 to 62 to Iowa at Culver Hawkeye Arena on Jan.

20. The Scarlet Knights turned 19 turnovers into a tough game, and coach Steve Pikiell said they played hard but must work on mistakes + improve in the second half.