Morning
Morristown
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bella and Yoda (adoptable pets from All Humane Animal Rescue) were featured on Feb. 27 on NorthJersey.com; Bella is a 12-week-old Aussie and Lab mix and Yoda is a 3-year-old corgi and French bulldog mix who were fully vetted and awaiting forever families. Daily Record
- ➤ Hope One and Thrive Morris Gives partnered to distribute over 2,800 essential winter items on Feb. 24 at Morristown Green. The outreach event, attended by Sheriff James M. Gannon, provided care bags with personal care products to residents in need. WRNJ Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Members of LEAD Morris (a community education program of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce) attended a criminal justice retreat on Feb. 25 that featured county prosecutor presentations and a tour of the jail, offering insights into local law enforcement operations and community institutions. WRNJ Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ World Atlas released a ranking of New Jersey's most dangerous animals, listing coyotes, wasps, feral pigs, and bobcats. The report advised residents to stay cautious and call authorities if they encounter aggressive wildlife. Daily Record
- ➤ New Jersey Fish & Wildlife will install updated 'Trout Stocked Water' signs with QR codes at stocked waterbodies this year to let anglers access the Trout Stocking Schedule and a map-based Fishing Regulations App with site-specific rules. WRNJ Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Rep. Gottheimer introduced a bipartisan bill on Friday to expand free cancer screenings for firefighters in New Jersey and nationwide; local leaders said the measure will let departments use federal funds for tests like blood tests, ultrasounds and cardiopulmonary evaluations — a step to lower cancer risks from toxic exposure. WRNJ Radio
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ As winter's chill eases, locals have five engaging options to beat cabin fever this weekend—choosing from tropical meals at Lee's Hawaiian Islander in Lyndhurst and retro gaming at the Morristown Game Vault to hatchet throwing, ice skating along the Hudson at Newport Skates and trivia events throughout North Jersey. Daily Record
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