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Morristown
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey communities remember local veterans as 80 years have passed since World War II ended—men like Frank Leone and Thomas Simpson served overseas and helped shape our towns. Their stories remind us of the sacrifices made and the quickly dwindling numbers of those still living. Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students and families will attend the free Morris County Regional College Fair at County College of Morris in Randolph on Sept. 14 from noon to 3 p.m. The event features more than 125 colleges and universities and will highlight academic programs and career pathways—parking is available in lots 7 and 8. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ A Rutgers Health expert reminded parents to include sunscreen in their children’s backpacks as schools prepare for the new term since New Jersey law now lets districts allow its use without a doctor’s note—experts warn that even one severe sunburn in childhood can boost the risk of skin cancer later. WRNJ Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Morris County voters will decide in the Nov. 4 General Election if funds from the Preservation Trust Fund may be used for stewardship of permanently preserved properties—supporting a program for habitat restoration, invasive species removal, and green infrastructure upgrades. If approved, the county will set up matching grants for municipal projects—without raising taxes. WRNJ Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Murphy announced Tuesday that over $10 million will come from the state's Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund to help people affected by opioid addiction. The money will pay for community treatment, recovery checkups, peer support, and a program to help mothers in need. News 12 New Jersey
- ➤ At Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Aja Kennon gave birth to quadruplets at 34 weeks—initial ultrasounds showed triplets before the fourth baby was discovered later. The natural birth, which is a 1-in-700,000 chance, turned her family from three to seven on July 1. News 12 New Jersey
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