Good morning, Morristown.

Randolph Regional Animal Shelter is featuring Autumn (a 10-year-old dog) and Missy (a 7-year-old cat) as adoptable pets available this week in North Jersey.

Football season is underway in North Jersey as a poll opens for readers to vote for the region's best wings.

The initial round runs from Sept. 25 to Sept. 28 at noon & the competition continues through Oct. 8 when a winner will be announced.

North Jersey residents can enjoy varied Oktoberfest celebrations this weekend and into October with events featuring family fun, beer, live music and traditional German food — in Chester, Hackettstown, Randolph and other towns.

Check with organizers as outdoor events may change with weather.

AAA reports gas prices in New Jersey are set to hit a new September record as the average reached $4.39 per gallon on Friday (10 cents below the national average) due to restricted oil flows from the Strait of Hormuz.

New Jersey now bans three synthetic kratom compounds (mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15 and MGM-16) from being possessed or sold as of Friday, Sept.

25, according to Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs; violators may face criminal charges.

New Jersey shields about 440,000 residents as enrollments through Get Covered New Jersey are not subject to federal subsidy cancellations that affect Healthcare.gov signups.

Officials said that while 760,000 participants nationwide lose coverage, local residents remain protected (state program at work).

A Donut Madness tournament has ranked NJ's top apple cider donuts, with Demarest Farms in Hillsdale leading + Delicious Orchards in Colts Neck ranking fifth.

Local votes highlighted top treats from Hacklebarney Farm, Terhune Orchards, and Windy Brow Farms to celebrate fall flavors.

Local farms in North Jersey invite families to pick pumpkins, ride hayrides, and explore corn mazes this fall (each farm sets its own schedule and ticket prices).

Advance reservations are recommended for a fun, safe day outdoors.

Average rates on 30-year mortgages have passed 7%, adding pressure on Morristown home buyers as borrowing costs rise since February.

Freddie Mac data shows rates reached 7.03% on Sept. 24 + experts predict costs will remain high, which may lead to larger monthly payments.

High school football games in Morris and Sussex took place Friday, Sept.

25 and continue today with matchups including Sussex Tech at Morris Catholic at noon and West Morris at Chatham at 7 p.m.; fans can follow live scores on NFHS Network.

Morris Knolls beat Mount Olive 42-13 on Sept.

25 at Caruso Field with Ryan McDonald’s 78-yard touchdown sparking a balanced scoring effort by five players. The Golden Eagles will travel to Chester on Oct. 2 to face West Morris in the SFC Liberty White matchup.