Morning
Morristown
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Diana Levy, a New Jersey mom from East Hanover, started Undercover Snacks when she made a gluten-free chocolate-covered quinoa treat for her daughters. The business now produces hundreds of thousands of treats daily, earned $20 million this quarter, sells at Costco, Target and United Airlines, and will reach every national store by year's end — the company employs about 100 people and manages rising cocoa costs and supply challenges. News 12 New Jersey
- ➤ Ron DiMenna, a New Jersey native who founded Ron Jon Surf Shop and opened his first store on Long Beach Island in the 1960s, died at 88 on Sunday. His shop grew into a brand that brought surfing into the mainstream—his legacy lives on among beach enthusiasts. News 12 New Jersey
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Turn to Tara investigation showed that a $200 device erased 200,000 miles from a 2023 Dodge Ram in seconds — raising its value by more than $4,000 and fueling an 18% rise in odometer rollback fraud that has affected nearly 2 million vehicles in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. News 12 New Jersey
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ North Jersey communities will hold multiple commemorative ceremonies on Sept. 11 to remember the 9/11 attacks—events include candlelight vigils, remembrance walks and memorial services in towns like Basking Ridge, Hackensack and Paterson. Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Project Self-Sufficiency will launch its 16-week Higher Opportunities for Women program on September 23 at its Newton campus—women will receive computer training, classroom instruction and an on-the-job externship with classes held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and open houses are scheduled for Sept 10, Sept 11 and Sept 17. WRNJ Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sheriff James M. Gannon swore in Investigator Arman Peco on Monday in Morristown as he takes on his new role with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office. Peco—who came to the U.S. from Bosnia in 2001 and worked with several law enforcement agencies—speaks multiple languages, underscoring his commitment to service. WRNJ Radio
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A WalletHub study shows that New Jersey ranked as the 4th happiest state in 2025—dropping from 3rd last year—and compared all 50 states on 30 indicators such as depression rates and income growth. Only 44% of people said they are very satisfied with their lives. WRNJ Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Morris/Sussex high school football players put up strong performances last week and officials opened the Player of the Week poll—voters must cast their ballots by 5 p.m. Thursday to decide among standout athletes like Shep Boyd and Evan Cotter. Daily Record
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What looks like talent is often careful preparation.
~ Ryan Holiday
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