Morning
Morristown
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On March 14, Morristown's Morris County parade will begin at noon with Keith Wood (the grand marshal), adding local spirit to upcoming St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Daily Record
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reported that local gas prices rose by 10 cents this week, reaching $3.08 per gallon on Wednesday after a 16-cent jump last week amid global oil supply concerns and seasonal refinery adjustments. Market pressures linked to international disruptions keep prices volatile. Daily Record
- ➤ Analysts say New Jersey heating and electric bills could rise in the coming months if the ongoing war with Iran disrupts liquefied natural gas flows. The conflict has already led to halted operations at a major Qatar facility that supplies about 20% of the world’s LNG. Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Rep Tom Kean Jr. announced the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in the 7th District. The contest themed 'Celebrating America’s 250 Years' asks for original artwork submissions by April 1 at 5 p.m. + the winning entry will be showcased in Washington this June. WRNJ Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A bald eagle rescued in New York last month is showing improvement at The Raptor Trust in Morristown with lower liver levels + increased alertness and appetite. The bird was moved to a larger outdoor enclosure as veterinarians test for toxins. WRNJ Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New federal tax changes are causing filing delays for NJ residents who work in New York as updated state systems adjust their forms & software. Cross-border commuters face complications that could postpone their refunds. Daily Record
- ➤ New Jersey law bans feeding black bears and warns against feeding deer to prevent disease while allowing bird feeding if proper guidelines are followed, wildlife officials said. Some local towns enforce stricter rules with fines to keep wildlife safe. Daily Record
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Heath Village will host a free seminar for seniors on March 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. at its Washington Township retirement community to help them learn how to sell homes; panel experts + vendor booths will offer guidance and answer questions during a Q&A session. WRNJ Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Morristown girls will play West Orange at 4 p.m. in Group 4 sectional finals, while other Morris County high school basketball matchups are set for Friday and Saturday + non-Public semifinal games will follow Monday at neutral sites. Coaches and players look to defend past wins and break new ground. Daily Record
- ➤ Bergen Catholic alum Mark DeRosa will manage Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic — the tournament is set to feature top players including Yankees’ captain Aaron Judge as the team aims to win another gold medal. Daily Record
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