Good morning, Morristown.

At ShopRite, customers may round up their purchase (Check Out Hunger campaign) to support local food banks until mid-Jan 2026; donations are tax deductible.

New Jersey’s minimum wage will rise 43 cents to $15.92 on Jan.

1, 2026 for many workers, with higher increases for seasonal businesses, farm laborers, long-term care, and tipped staff. Gov. Phil Murphy signed the wage schedule in 2019 to align earnings with inflation.

The second segment of the New Jersey bear hunt is set for Dec.

8 — 13, with shotguns and muzzleloaders used across eight North Jersey counties to manage rising bear numbers. Officials warn that if the harvest rate does not reach 20% by session’s end, the hunt may be extended.

On Thursday, the county board and police chiefs honored local law enforcement leaders at Park Savoy Estate in Florham Park—Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney, 2025 president, and Chief Assistant Prosecutor Meg Rodriguez, named 2026 Honorary Chief, received resolutions of honor for their service.

Mondelēz Global LLC is recalling 70 cases of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches from eight states including N.J. because inner packs may be mislabeled—posing risks for consumers with peanut allergies.

The recall applies to 27.6-ounce cartons with two best when used by dates, and no illness has been reported.

Atlantic Health’s Morristown Medical Center is among the first in the nation to deploy Hyperfine’s portable MRI system (Swoop with Optive AI software) for brain imaging in intensive care units and emergency departments today, helping clinicians scan critically ill patients without moving them.

A health advisory explains how to avoid frostbite after cold weather sets in (which can affect face, hands, and feet).

The guidelines recommend staying indoors during cold, wet, windy periods, dressing in layers, and seeking medical help if symptoms worsen.

New Jersey officials are working to safeguard Medicaid by streamlining eligibility checks and reducing reporting burdens amid federal work requirements, a plan designed to help locals maintain treatment access for substance use disorders.

North Jersey food experts have highlighted five steakhouses renowned for premium cuts as the holiday dining season approaches — the roundup includes River Palm Terrace in Edgewater, Leblon Steak in Hillsdale, The 130 Club in Tenafly, Masseria in Morristown, and Prime and Beyond in Fort Lee.

Today the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw takes place at the Kennedy Center in Washington while New Jersey prepares to host the final match at MetLife Stadium and a fan fest at Liberty State Park streaming all tournament matches.

West Morris hockey rallied with a 6-5 win over Madison on Dec.

4 at Mennen Arena. The team overcame a two-goal deficit in the third period + honored late coach Dave Hansen with a key shorthanded goal.