Morristown Local News – Tuesday, May 12th, 2026

Morning Morristown

Tuesday, May 12th, 2026

Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Rita’s launches Sour Blue Pucker Italian Ice, a blue raspberry treat topped with a Trolli Sour Brite Octopus gummy, to mark 20 years with the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Starting Monday, May 18, a $1 donation at Rita’s adds your name to the Wall of Hope for childhood cancer research. News 12 New Jersey

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ AAA reports that nearly 45 million people will travel for Memorial Day weekend, mostly by car, with the busiest roads on Thursday and Friday afternoons. Some families in New Jersey might change their plans as gas prices reach $4.52 per gallon. News 12 New Jersey

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Morris County officials recognized fallen law enforcement officers during National Police Week today in Morris County. County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll and Chief of Detectives Robert McNally led the tribute. WRNJ Radio
➤ Morris County officials reopened the Gaston Road bridge in Morris Township today after completing a county-funded replacement project three weeks ahead of schedule and within a $641,487 budget. The upgraded bridge now features an expanded 26-ft roadway with two 13-ft lanes to improve traffic flow. WRNJ Radio

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Local high school baseball players excelled last week as fans are invited to vote for the Morris/Sussex Player of the Week — voting ends at 5 p.m. Thursday. Daily Record
➤ Aphrodite Deng defended her Mizuho Americas Open title Sunday at Liberty National amid tough competition—she is now ranked No. 2 in the AJGA and was named the 2025 Rolex Junior Player of the Year in an event that paired top junior golfers with LPGA professionals. News 12 New Jersey

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