Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of August.
Good morning, Morristown.
🏘️ Community
Washington Township Police Department recognized Eagle Scout Gavin Smith for expanding equipment storage at police headquarters.
The project required 113 hours of work (with help from eight volunteers) after Smith discussed improvements with Police Chief Almer.
🚨 Crime
New Jersey drivers face penalties when executing the Jersey Slide, a maneuver where a car abruptly shifts from the left lane onto an exit ramp without signaling, as such actions may result in reckless and careless driving charges and fines.
🏥 Health
Researchers at RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers found that an AI early warning system helped lower the death rate among high-risk patients by 18% across 11 local hospitals — rapid response team checks rose from 25.3% to 37.5% while ICU transfers stayed steady.
U.S. News & World Report released its annual rankings on New Jersey hospitals for cancer care, naming Hackensack University Medical Center as the top facility and Morristown Medical Center among the top ten.
The report helps locals learn about quality treatment options.
The CDC linked a salmonella outbreak to jalapeno peppers from Sinaloa that were distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors - New Jersey remains unaffected despite 345 cases and 36 hospitalizations reported across 27 states.
🏈 Sports
NJ readers can get 15% off a yearly NFHS Network subscription to stream high school sports online using promo code USAT15 from Aug.
1 to Sept. 7 plus enjoy live and on demand games through August 2027.
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