Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
Good morning, Morristown.
Great Swamp Smackdown IX will take place on May 16 at Long Hill Township Community Center in Stirling with matches featuring WWE/NXT and CCW heavyweight contenders.
Doors open at 6 p.m. — proceeds will benefit local causes including free seats for veterans and children with special needs.
Local astronomers note that Comet R3 is visible in Pegasus about 90 minutes before sunrise today — the comet will brighten as it nears the Sun on April 19-20 and later be visible only to observers in the South.
The R&B Tour with Chris Brown and Usher will hit MetLife Stadium on Friday, Aug.
7 and Saturday, Aug. 8. Local officials in East Rutherford, Secaucus, and Rutherford warn commuters to expect heavy traffic (especially on Route 3, Route 17, and the Turnpike).
Asian needle ants have been reported in NJ by citizen scientists, with one report from East Brunswick on April 15; experts say the ants—native to Asia—are small in number but may sting and cause allergic reactions if their nests under mulch or logs are disturbed.
Homeowners noticing bare shrubs from deer browsing can follow arborist Evan Dackow's guidance from Jolly Green Tree by choosing deer-resistant plants and installing a nine-foot fence — methods to help deter deer from damaging gardens.
Reapply deer repellents weekly to improve protection.
Local residents can enjoy three top pierogi spots in the area.
Pierogies House in Morristown offers 12 varieties, Rosa-Ly Pierogi in Fairfield treats diners to 20 creative types, and Tatra Haus in Wallington serves highlander-style pierogi with traditional + inventive twists.
World Elite Sumo will host its first professional sumo tournament outside Japan on May 16 at the Prudential Center.
Abdelrahman (Sandstorm) Shalan, a New Jersey resident and world champion, trains with local athletes to blend tradition with a modern fight-night style.
The NJSAA will vote on adding shot clocks for lacrosse and basketball on May 4, and members will also consider flag football and girls wrestling tri-ops.
The committee announced that several basketball teams will move groups; it also plans changes to football playoff and volleyball tournament formats.
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