Morristown Local News – Wednesday, February 18th, 2026

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Wednesday, February 18th, 2026

Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Morris County launched Read Across Morris County 250, a countywide reading initiative celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary and encouraging families and students to explore America’s founding story. Libraries and community groups will provide age-appropriate selections and support upcoming reading events (details on the county website). WRNJ Radio

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Five NJ hospitals were named among America’s top 100 by Healthgrades using Medicare clinical outcomes data collected from 2022 through 2024. Morristown Medical Center joined Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, and The Valley Hospital in these rankings. Daily Record
➤ Seniors in North Jersey can access free transportation programs today to reach medical appointments and essential errands. Local services (including county para-transit in Passaic, Morris and Bergen, as well as offerings through Wayne Township, Clifton, Medicaid and NJ Transit Access Link) require advance booking. Daily Record

SPORTS NEWS

➤ North Jersey wrestler Vince Anello, the oldest of nine in his wrestling family, is thriving as he competes for Blair Academy — where he also mentors his brother. The team will aim for national prep titles on Feb. 20-21 at Lehigh University. Daily Record

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