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Morristown
Monday, January 26th, 2026
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, a heavy snowstorm led to hundreds of flight cancellations at Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia while Morristown + Teterboro saw no delays. Travelers are advised to check with their carriers for the latest flight updates. Daily Record
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ ShopRite is holding walk-up job fairs at 32 North Jersey stores on Jan. 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — the events will hire general clerks, cashiers and stocking staff, with a snow date on Feb. 7 if needed. Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials remind drivers that today all snow and ice must be fully removed from vehicles before driving to reduce hazards—fines start at $25 and may rise if damage occurs. Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local residents affected by the weekend storm are urged to follow foodsafety.gov advice that refrigerators keep food safe for 4 hours and full freezers for 48 hours (half-full freezers hold safe for 24 hours) while discarding perishables left above 40 degrees. Daily Record
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ If your car shakes after a snowstorm due to ice and snow buildup on your wheels, AAA car doctor John Paul says the issue should resolve once the snow melts from the day (cleaning your wheels may help). Drivers are advised to visit a repair shop if the shaking continues. Daily Record
- ➤ A heavy snowstorm today prompts residents to try creative ways to enjoy indoor time. Suggestions include a luxurious bath, an engaging short story, board games and a home disco for a fun break from routine. Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Morris/Sussex Athlete of the Week poll is open until 5 p.m. Thursday and invites local votes to honor standout performances this week; coaches nominated athletes from Hackettstown, Vernon, and nearby schools. Daily Record
- ➤ Four-time defending champion Morris Catholic is the No. 1 seed in the Morris County girls basketball tournament and joins top seeds from Morristown, Madison, Jefferson, Chatham, and Mendham, all receiving first-round byes. Preliminaries will end by Jan. 31, with the second round on Feb. 3, quarterfinals on Feb. 7, semifinals on Feb. 13 at County College of Morris and the final on Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. Daily Record
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