Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
Good morning, Morristown.
A 33-year-old homeless woman named Johanna Posada-Ramirez was arrested in Denville Township on Aug.
10 after police responded to a burglary at 279 East Main Street and found her attempting to steal a vehicle—she now faces charges at Morris County Correctional Facility pending a future court appearance.
A Morris Plains woman named Marcie B.
Levinson, 60, was arrested on Friday night for DUI and other charges after her black sedan crashed off Franklin Road into the woods near the train overpass in Denville Township—she was later released to a sober friend pending her court appearance.
A Morristown man was arrested in Mount Olive Township after he allegedly tricked a victim by selling lab-grown diamonds as real stones, misleading the buyer by up to $23,800—he faces charges of theft by deception, criminal simulation, and tampering with records and is released pending a court hearing.
Food prices in Morristown have risen 25% since 2020 — tariffs may push costs even higher as grocery bills face further increases.
Shoppers should prepare for more expensive store visits soon.
Today, the state of New Jersey is mailing letters about the 2025 ANCHOR tax relief program—based on 2024 residency, income and age criteria that offer property tax benefits ranging from $450 for renters to $1,500 for homeowners.
Residents under 65 who are not collecting Social Security disability benefits will be filed automatically, while others must apply by September 15.
Morris County will hold its sixth annual Overdose Awareness Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug.
28 at One Medical Drive in Morris Plains. Families may arrive at 9:15 a.m. to view memorial name banners—local county and state officials and community partners will deliver remarks to honor those lost to substance use.
Designers Aja Cohen from Teaneck and Ayana Ife from Pennsylvania are creating modest activewear that lets women work out comfortably while keeping covered—designed for those who want to honor their faith and style.
Their brands are growing online and in stores as demand for modest options increases.
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