Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
Good morning, Morristown.
💼 Business
Encke Flowers in Bergen County operated for 100 years—caretakers told News 12 that strong local support and careful upkeep have helped the shop endure.
🚨 Crime
Midshipman Kyle Philbert James, 20, from Whippany went missing on Oct.
9, and the Naval Academy is now investigating his death in Annapolis—officials confirmed he did not attend classes that day and support services are offered to midshipmen and staff.
🎭 Culture
News 12 Networks took home 29 Emmy Awards last night at the 68th Annual New York Emmy Awards—honoring teams for top work in investigation, reporting and documentary projects across the tri-state area.
North Jersey high school students launched Solis and Luna Arts — a youth-led global music therapy program — that matches musicians with patients who request personal performances and announced an Autumn Music Competition for youth ages 14 to 21 that offers three prize levels and closes Oct.15. The initiative — inspired by founder Chloey Cho’s own experience with music therapy — also supports related projects like a mental health podcast and art features.
🏈 Sports
The Morris/Sussex Athlete of the Week poll is live and local voters can choose from performances by Sydney Alderson, Alena Pfersch, Maeve Robbins, and Brooke Wagner — voting will close at 5 p.m. Thursday.
Local Morris/Sussex high school teams had standout games last week with players like Shep Boyd and Frankie Falco leading wins, and organizers ask fans to vote in the Football Player of the Week poll—voting closes at 5 p.m. Thursday.
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