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Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On October 6, Wind of the Spirit marked 25 years of immigrant advocacy by leading a 25-kilometer walk from its Madison headquarters through Maplewood and Summit to Newark where 50 people held a prayer vigil outside the Peter Rodino Federal Building — the walk aimed to spotlight federal immigration policies. Daily Record
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Saint Elizabeth University has been awarded a $1.4 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to launch its TRIO Student Support Services Project—designed to help 140 eligible students each year with tutoring, advising, and financial aid guidance—and the five-year award will boost academic and personal support for those in need. University officials say this funding reinforces their effort to expand access and affordability in higher education. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ County College of Morris is hosting a free Cybersecurity Night on Thursday, October 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 in the Cohen Café at Cohen Hall to equip students, professionals, and community members with vital cyber defense skills. The event features expert panels, breakout sessions, and a special talk from the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell — offering practical tips to protect personal and professional data. WRNJ Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Congressman Gottheimer met with more than two dozen North Jersey labor leaders this week to discuss steps for protecting union jobs and securing needed funds amid a federal government shutdown; he warned that cuts to Gateway funding, Medicaid, and Affordable Care Act credits could increase health care costs in the region. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ Yesterday, Congressman Gottheimer — with local and state leaders — introduced a bipartisan bill at the Jewish Federation to have the US Holocaust Memorial Museum create a model curriculum on the October 7 Hamas attack and rising antisemitism. Congressman Fitzpatrick co-leads the bill endorsed by the ADL, and Gottheimer urged the Legislature to act quickly on a New Jersey version for schools. WRNJ Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Morris/Sussex high school football schedule features 12 games on Friday, Oct. 10 with kickoffs starting at 6 p.m. and 9 games on Saturday, Oct. 11 with games beginning at noon—one matchup will be broadcast live on NFHS Network. Daily Record
- ➤ The New Jersey Devils announced the 2025-2026 roster that includes six new players such as free agent signings Connor Brown and Evgenii Dadonov and three players set to make their NHL debuts — Lenni Hameenaho, Arseni Gritsyuk, and Shane LaChance. The team will open its season on Oct. 9 in a rematch with the Carolina Hurricanes. Daily Record
- ➤ Morris/Sussex high school football games last week saw standout performances with players like sophomore quarterback Cole Bolich+who threw for 161 yards and two touchdowns and senior running back Carson Fitch who rushed for 256 yards and three touchdowns in wins on Oct. 3 and 4. Voters can cast their choice for Player of the Week in an online poll that closes at 5:00 p.m. Thursday. Daily Record
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