Morning
Morristown
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Michael Cole of BSA Troop 175 in Port Murray earned his Eagle Scout rank by completing a bat roosting project at Merrill Creek Reservoir — officials noted his work benefits local bat habitats. WRNJ Radio
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Morris County Chamber of Commerce will honor local businesses at its 105th Annual Meeting on Feb. 12 at the Hanover Marriott Hotel in Parsippany. The event will feature Business Catalyst Awards, a keynote by Seth Mattison, and remarks from Chamber President Meghan Hunscher and County Commissioner Stephen H. Shaw. WRNJ Radio
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A January Wells Fargo report shows that a 10-person Super Bowl party will cost about $140 on Feb. 8 in the local area, up $2 from last year as lower chicken wing prices are offset by higher beef and shrimp costs. Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey State Police troopers trained with Morris County Sheriff, Sparta PD and Hopatcong PD on Wednesday at Lake Hopatcong to practice ice rescue techniques. Officials stressed caution on changing ice conditions — urging residents to follow basic safety guidelines and check ice thickness. WRNJ Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local safety experts advise residents to check posted ice skating rules and test ice thickness before using community ponds or lakes. They warn that ice under 2 inches is unsafe and recommend waiting for at least 5 inches of clear blue ice — a key sign of safer conditions. Daily Record
- ➤ With the Super Bowl this weekend, local addiction experts warn that mobile betting can quickly turn from fun to harm for some residents and advise setting time and money limits or using self-exclusion options (like the 24/7 Council on Compulsive Gambling helpline) to curb risky behavior. Daily Record
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