Good morning, Morristown.

On March 20, local community members met in Newark to share personal stories of loss and fear amid war in Iran and regional conflict which they say may cast a shadow on Eid celebrations across New Jersey (a concern echoed in Morristown).

ShopRite launched its Spring Holiday Rewards program yesterday, offering free items to customers who spend at least $400 with a Price Plus club card from March 1 to April 4 at its stores; other regional chains including Amazon, Target, and Ulta also are offering spring deals.

ShopRite has expanded its Spring Holiday Rewards program, offering new dessert and appetizer options plus its traditional meal rewards to Price Plus card users—eligible customers who spend $400 can redeem free items through April 4 with special Passover items available until April 11.

Gas prices in New Jersey have risen as Middle East tensions boost oil costs, impacting drivers at the pump.

Analysts compare the increase to 1970s shortages + note that improved supply systems may ease the pinch in the coming days.

Jersey Central Power & Light is urging customers to use energy bill assistance programs as seasonal temperature swings drive up usage and costs, and eligible households can apply for monthly credits and free in-home evaluations on its website.

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office expanded its anti-bias and bullying outreach in local schools.

Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Samantha DeNegri and Sgt. Patrick LaGuerre taught students on online safety and legal consequences at Mount Olive Middle School (Feb. 13) and Frelinghuysen Middle School (Feb. 26).

Federal officials have announced multiple nationwide consumer product recalls due to hazards like burns, falls, and lacerations.

Products include adult bicycle helmets, infant walkers, gas ranges, and more, and customers in Morristown are urged to stop using them, contact sellers for refunds or repairs, and follow recall instructions.

Today, the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference announced postseason honors for girls basketball across several divisions.

Morristown standouts including sophomore Nawel Ibazatene Lefebvre earned a spot on the NJAC-American first team while players from local schools also received accolades from Morris, Sussex and nearby counties.