Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Cpl. Erica Valvano—21-year leader of the Morris Hope One program—stepped down on Aug 28 after delivering addiction and mental health services to over 60,000 people and training more than 11,000 in Narcan use.
She plans to continue working on substance-abuse programs from her new home in North Carolina.
Frank ‘the Tank’ Fleming visited Sophie's Hot Dog Stand on Aug.
28 near Morristown Green to sample and review the hot dogs—rating both a 'double' on his well-known scale; he also noted the town's historical landmarks during his visit for Barstool Sports.
🚨 Crime
A Celebration of Life event will honor Dr. Lauren Semanchik—the Morris County veterinarian fatally shot in a double homicide in Pittstown—with a music festival starting at 4 p.m. followed by a candlelight vigil at 8 p.m. on Sept.
27 at Ort Farms in Long Valley.
📰 Economy
Valley National Bank in Morristown laid off 59 employees between June 13 and Aug.
22, while pharmaceutical giant Novartis will lay off 58 workers between Nov. 28 and June 26 next year—these cuts are part of a broader trend among New Jersey companies reducing staff.
🏛️ Government
New Jersey electricity bills rose 17% to 20% in June as lower power supply, project delays and rising demand from data centers—worsened by global energy price swings—pushed costs higher.
Politicians in the governor’s race blamed state policies and PJM operations for the high bills.
🏈 Sports
United States national team defender Max Arfsten joined youth players on Sept.
4 during Soccer Forward Play Day in Morris County — an event hosted by the Soccer Forward Foundation that bridged professional play and local youth skill development. Local clubs and officials participated and inspired young players — a gathering that celebrated the fun of the game.
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