Good morning, Morristown.

Local wildlife experts advise homeowners today to trim bushes, remove food sources and secure trash to reduce coyote visits.

The groups recommend motion-sensored lights, sprinklers and tall fences — advice meant to keep yards safer.

Aldi will open its 70th New Jersey store in Rockaway at 327 Mount Hope Ave on June 25, expanding its presence in North Jersey while hosting a Blind Box giveaway from June 22 through June 25 starting at noon.

On June 17, North Jersey shoppers lined up at Trader Joe's for limited-edition mini tote bags priced at $2.99; in Denville and other locations, bags were sold out within an hour with a limit of four per customer, a Trader Joe's spokesperson confirmed.

Local readers voted Thumann's today as the top pick among classic hot dogs by awarding 46.2% of votes in a poll.

The runner-ups (Sabrett, Nathan's, Best's and Black Bear) trailed behind as the option remains popular at local eateries.

County College of Morris Board of Trustees Chair Paul R.

Licitra received the Ronald D. Winthers Trustee Leadership Award during the New Jersey Community College Awards, honoring his longstanding support for students and veterans; his work has led to increased veteran enrollment and new facility funding.

A Rutgers University study shows that 84% of urban mice tested in New Jersey and other Northeast areas carry a gene mutation that makes them resistant to common poisons — a fact that challenges current pest control methods and calls for new strategies.

Legislators approved a bill on June 15 that would let licensed businesses produce and sell alcohol-infused frozen desserts (up to 5% alcohol) with mandatory sealed packaging and warning labels.

The legislation awaits further committee review and will take effect immediately if passed.

Local gardeners can stretch budgets by reusing inexpensive nursery containers sunk in garden beds + moving containers for better sunlight and pruning herbs for fuller leaves.

They can also save money by overwintering annuals and reusing last season's soil.