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Morristown
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Brooklawn Middle School in Morris County was placed on lockdown after a student reported statements about a potential weapon—school staff and local officers quickly secured the student and ended the lockdown when no threat was found. WRNJ Radio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Patrice Jetter, a Hamilton resident and disability activist, won an Emmy on Sept. 7 for her documentary Patrice: The Movie which shows how Medicaid limits force disabled couples to choose between marriage and benefits. Her win highlighted the ongoing fight for better disability support. Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey residents have until Oct. 31 to apply for the ANCHOR property tax relief program—homeowners and renters who meet income and residency rules may receive relief checks up to amounts based on age, and payments will be sent within 90 days of application. Residents filing online can request direct deposit while those using paper applications will receive checks. Daily Record
- ➤ New Jersey allocated $130.7 million from its opioid settlement funds to expand harm reduction programs and support families by adding 10 new centers to 45 existing ones & providing $12 million in grants to community nonprofits. Criticism followed as Attorney General Matthew Platkin challenged prior diversions to hospital systems and questionable municipal spending. Daily Record
- ➤ New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced a free pilot program called GamFin which links residents with certified online financial counselors for gambling problems — sessions will be available on a first come first served basis. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer urged the New Jersey State Board of Education to reject a CAIR-NJ request to cut ties with the ADL—an organization with a long record fighting hate—as the new school year begins amid debates over curriculum and inclusion. WRNJ Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rutgers football is facing injuries at wide receiver as star Ian Strong remains uncertain, and if he cannot play against Iowa, backup Ben Black—who earned valuable experience in his first start—will step in to help the team. Daily Record
- ➤ At a busy NJSIAA meeting on Sept 17, officials approved a new mercy rule for high school basketball that triggers a running clock when a team leads by 35 in the second half — the move aims to limit lopsided blowouts and promote sportsmanship — officials said. Daily Record
- ➤ Morristown grad Alexander Hedge — a determined rower — will join US Rowing in the men's four and eight at the World Championships in Shanghai starting September 21. The 28-year-old trains five hours daily at the national center in Florida and aims to build a legacy as he prepares for a future Olympic team. Daily Record
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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