Morning
Morristown
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local experts advised drivers to clear snow from cars using a long-handled brush and defrosters to prevent paint damage and fines, suggesting that working from the roof down speeds removal while preventative steps (like covering mirrors) ease cleanup during winter storms. Daily Record
- ➤ Jersey Central Power and Light announced that customers still without power after the Feb. 22 to 23 blizzard can pick up free water and ice at designated sites. Affected customers should visit participating stores + for example, Morristown's Shop Rite on 178 to 190 East Hanover Ave to receive a voucher. WRNJ Radio
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fulton Financial announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire Blue Foundry Bancorp in a $243 million stock deal. The banks will merge in Q2, expanding local banking services in northern New Jersey — with a $1.5 million community grant from the Fulton Forward Foundation. WRNJ Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey’s Division of Consumer Affairs warns retailers against price gouging amid the Blizzard of 2026 as Gov. Sherrill’s state emergency bars price hikes above 10% and fines can reach up to $20,000. Consumers are urged to report violations to the division. Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hospital staff in North Jersey battled a once-in-a-decade blizzard on Feb. 23 by staying overnight onsite and using hospital trucks to pick up snowed-in personnel, ensuring that critical patient care continued amid heavy snowfall and strong winds. Daily Record
- ➤ Officials urged residents to shovel snow safely as winter storms affected the Garden State yesterday, advising bending knees, lifting with legs, and taking breaks (tips include warming up and staying hydrated). Daily Record
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ With snowfall today, a cooking guide offers eight easy recipes that include French press coffee, steel-cut oatmeal and candy bacon + popcorn; residents can warm up by trying these simple projects at home. Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jack Hughes won a gold medal and is expected to return to the Devils soon after arriving in Florida on Feb. 23, but a blizzard in the NYC area may delay him—fans will get a Hughes-themed giveaway at the Feb. 25 home game against the Buffalo Sabres in Newark. Daily Record
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