Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
Good morning, Morristown.
Mountain Creek Resort ended a record-breaking winter season with its annual Pond Skim event on Sunday, drawing local spectators in nearby Vernon Township + officials celebrated the historic turnout as a milestone for the resort.
Irish pubs in North Jersey are hosting a 'splitting the G' challenge where participants gulp Guinness until the foam splits the logo (a cue for a free beer) with promotions running through March 17; local spots like Dublin Pub in Morristown join the celebration.
New Jersey renters faced high costs and could get relief from state and local programs — such as the ANCHOR Program, State Rental Assistance, and Emergency Assistance — which help cover rent, back payments and property taxes.
Eligible residents can apply through local welfare agencies.
NJ state education officials rolled out new adaptive formats for the NJGPA and NJSLA exams with a memo on March 10; district leaders expressed frustration over the short notice as 11th graders take the NJGPA (March 16–April 1) and grades 3–10 face the NJSLA (April 27–May 29).
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake shook parts of North Jersey on March 10 near Sleepy Hollow, New York.
Nearly 800 residents reported feeling the tremor as local emergency management confirmed its effects.
Gov. Sherrill's state budget proposal aims to consolidate services across school districts to cut costs while boosting mental health support by regulating social media and funding new pre-K programs.
The proposal was outlined on Tuesday, Mar. 10 and promises increased spending on transportation and education.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill proposed cutting state-run tax breaks that have mostly helped large companies; the changes, announced on March 10, would cap net operating loss deductions at $1 million and adjust alternative business deductions to help small businesses while saving taxpayers $605 million.
A new study by Rutgers Health and community researchers found progress in prenatal care access but noted barriers for women of color, including discrimination and extra costs.
The research calls for more investments in culturally sensitive services to improve maternal care.
The Morris County ice hockey league honored standout players and coaches in the Mennen, Halvorsen & Haas divisions today.
Awardees include first-, second- and third-team selections, MVP, sportsmanship, and rookie awards given to athletes from local schools and clubs.
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