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Morristown
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 13-year-old boy from Budd Lake was airlifted to Morristown Medical Center after a Ford Explorer struck his bicycle on Wolfe Road in Mount Olive at 6:35 p.m.—police confirmed he was not wearing a safety helmet and his condition remains unknown. Daily Record
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The New Jersey State Police today released its 2025 Most Wanted list featuring thirteen violent fugitives — including Joanne Chesimard, wanted for escaping from a correctional institution while serving a life sentence for the murder of Trooper Werner Foerster on May 2 — and urged anyone with information to contact the NJSP Fugitive Unit. WRNJ Radio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Peacock and A24 are filming the prequel series Crystal Lake, which casts New Jersey locals for paid background work while shooting is scheduled from June through October. Grant Wilfley Casting seeks young people, high schoolers, kids and those with 1960s-era cars for roles with strict hair and appearance requirements — interested applicants must email with all requested details. Daily Record
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Food prices in North Jersey have stayed steady since early April due to delayed tariffs—stores like ShopRite and Whole Foods have kept prices unchanged. Economists warn that costs may rise soon when stocks of pre-tariff goods run low. Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NJ Transit engineers may strike on May 16, which will cut train service for about 172,000 rail riders who work in New York. Public and private transit groups are planning extra park-and-ride bus service starting May 19—along with more private bus and ferry trips—to help commuters reach their jobs. Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Delbarton lacrosse defeated Chatham 13-12 at Drew University on May 13 in the Morris County Tournament final - Chase Houser, recovering from an Achilles injury, scored four goals and Peter Falk was named MVP. Daily Record
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