Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
Good morning, Morristown.
🎭 Culture
Peter Benchley's memorabilia, featuring a 'Jaws' poster and production photos, will be auctioned at Willow Auction House on Oct.
29 at 11 a.m. in Lincoln Park; proceeds support ocean conservation groups such as WildAid + Environmental Defense Fund.
Food writer Kara VanDooijeweert highlights five spooky restaurants for Halloween in North Jersey — including themed diners, haunted bars and coffee shops that offer eerie dishes and decor.
Locals can visit eateries in Rockaway, Nutley, Blairstown and Boonton to enjoy a festive, ghostly experience.
📰 Economy
A report from The Century Foundation shows that average monthly utility bills have risen 12% to $280 while utility debt climbed to $817 nationally, adding financial strain on local households.
Bank of America reported a 5% increase in summer payments, a trend that may affect energy affordability.
🎓 Education
County College of Morris is accepting applications until 11:59 p.m. Monday, Nov.
2 for its artificial intelligence and data science apprenticeship program. The program offers paid on-the-job training and classroom instruction for CCM students and adult learners from New Jersey — letting participants earn college credits and a professional certificate.
📰 Finance
On Tuesday, regulators recovered over $10.5 million for GEICO customers who were overcharged due to rating errors — the insurer also agreed to a $1.2 million penalty and began issuing refunds.
GEICO is now notifying affected policyholders of the corrected billing issues.
🏛️ Government
Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Crisis Negotiation Team won first place in the 2026 Best of the Best competition held Friday, Oct.
16 at TD Bank Park in Bridgewater — officials noted the team excelled in crisis simulations that tested negotiation and emergency response skills.
🏥 Health
The American Red Cross will hold blood and platelet donation drives across New Jersey, including one in Morristown (Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church on Nov.
14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card plus bonus rewards and free November A1C testing.
🏈 Sports
Delbarton's Green Wave defeated Morris Hills to advance to the Morris County Tournament final against Randolph on Oct.
24 at Roxbury. Coach David Donovan reached his 600th win and celebrated with calls from alumni and a commemorative poster.
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