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Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ayla, a pocket pit bull in foster care who is blind from untreated glaucoma and on eye drops, and Kiki, an 8-year-old Rottweiler mix favored as the shelter’s office dog, are available for adoption at Randolph Animal Shelter—call 973-543-9333 for details. Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 40 students and clubs were honored at County College of Morris' 56th Campus Life Appreciation Dinner Dance Tuesday at Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph—awards were given for strong leadership and campus work. Students from many Morris County towns were recognized, including leaders Landon Tanyeri and Tyler Hamlett. WRNJ Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Kean urged Senators Booker and Kim to support a reconciliation package that will restore up to $40,000 in SALT deductions for New Jersey families in his district. The House report states the bill will come to the Senate floor this summer — a move intended to ease a high tax burden for local homeowners. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ New Jersey officials announced Thursday a plan to provide more than $430 million in direct relief for rising energy bills affecting 3.9 million customers as rates increased by 20% on June 1. All residential customers will receive at least $100 in credits and low-to-moderate income households an extra $150—funded by state clean energy funds and renewable compliance payments—and lawmakers criticized PJM Interconnection for its role in the rate hike. WRNJ Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series will host a webinar titled Improving Prevention & Treatment for Opioid Use Among Racial & Ethnic Groups at 11 a.m. on June 12 to discuss challenges in access to care and treatment disparities among diverse communities; PDFNJ, OACR, and OEFA will lead the online session. WRNJ Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey cricket fans can watch matches on Willow TV and attend local games, such as a match today at 11:30 a.m. in Princeton where Conquerors CC faces Princeton Cricket Club — international contests also include a USA women series from June 7 to 13 and India versus England matches starting June 28 — offering a full summer of cricket action. Daily Record
- ➤ On June 5, Liam Costello hit a game-winning home run for West Morris in a 9-inning win over district rival Mendham (8-5) in Chester, giving the team its first sectional title since 2019. West Morris (19-10) will face Glen Rock in a state semifinal on June 9 in Bergen County. Daily Record
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