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Morristown
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Morris County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Business Outlook Breakfast on Oct. 23 — set for 8:00 a.m. at the Park Avenue Club in Florham Park — where keynote speaker Dave Hanson and local business leaders will discuss economic trends and strategies for the year ahead. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ Marc Erminal’s The Vibe barbershop burned down Tuesday night, and he plans to rebuild a safer, larger shop that will create local job opportunities — officials are investigating the fire that displaced over 30 people and damaged several businesses. News 12 New Jersey
- ➤ Over 2,000 New Jersey security officers are set to vote on a strike as the 32BJ union pushes for higher wages and more training—members currently earn $17 per hour and the union asks for an annual raise plus better training and legal support. Contract talks with major firms have not met these demands, and negotiations continue. News 12 New Jersey
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace celebrated National Pasta Day as part of National Pasta Month by offering over 300 kinds of pasta to shoppers. Pasta maker Dondei Peterson said he has loved making pasta since he was 12 and continues his family tradition—bringing a taste of Italy to the community. News 12 New Jersey
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ County College of Morris held a dedication ceremony for its new 80,000-square-foot Center for Health Professions in Randolph Township on Wednesday — local and state officials joined college officials and community members to mark the milestone. The center will open in winter and add new healthcare programs to meet the growing need for trained professionals. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ A Morris County company, Suburban Propane Partners, joined forces with the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey and the Women in Trucking Association to host 'Trucks are for Girls: Fueling the Future' at its Whippany headquarters—where Girl Scouts took part in hands-on STEM activities. The event offered a behind-the-scenes tour, a truck ride, and a simulator exercise—supporting its SuburbanCares program for youth empowerment. WRNJ Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey’s fall bear hunt began Oct. 13 and is ongoing today using archery with muzzleloaders allowed from Oct. 16—so far, 249 bears have been harvested statewide. The season is split into two segments—the second will run Dec. 8—13 and may end early or extend based on harvest rates. News 12 New Jersey
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced on Thursday that the state joined 22 other plaintiffs in suing the EPA for ending the Solar for All program—designed to help low-income families access solar energy. The lawsuit alleges that the agency unlawfully cancelled already awarded funds under the Inflation Reduction Act and seeks to restore the program along with damages. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ New Jersey officials said SNAP and WIC benefits remain available until October 31 and November 10—serving over 800,000 residents and 165,000 families while warning that federal funding delays may disrupt payments in November. The department has alerted retailers and local partners to hold benefit files until further federal guidance is provided. WRNJ Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 17, David Smith led Butler to a 42-7 win over Becton—rushing for 238 yards and scoring four touchdowns in the first half—at Riggin Memorial Field. Butler, now 7-0, will face Rutherford on Oct. 24 in the NJIC championship game. Daily Record
- ➤ The Far Hills Race Meeting returns this weekend at Mooreland Farms with a $775,000 purse—the largest on this year’s steeplechase circuit—and it is expected to draw tens of thousands of spectators. News 12 New Jersey
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