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Morristown
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Morris County will kick off America’s 250th anniversary on Dec. 31 with First Night Morris in Morristown, featuring over 80 performances across 20 venues and expanded historical exhibits at Macculloch Hall and the Woman’s Club — free parking, shuttle service and a midnight countdown with fireworks complete the celebration. WRNJ Radio
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Between Dec. 1 and Dec. 7, NJ Lottery players won 20 prizes of $10K or more from draw games and scratch-offs, including major wins of $90M+ and $1M from Mega Millions and other games across retailers, with local wins at Midtown Liquors in Morristown. WRNJ Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey’s black bear hunt Segment B opens today, allowing hunters to use shotguns and muzzleloaders under strict rules until Dec. 13. State officials will adjust the season’s length if harvests reach 30% or remain below 20% — changes that will be announced on the Fish and Wildlife website. WRNJ Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A bill to ban PFAS from cosmetics, carpet treatments, and food packaging passed the state Senate’s Budget and Appropriations Committee on Dec. 8 and will take effect two years after enactment. Sponsored by Sens. Linda Greenstein and Bob Smith, it requires cookware labels for added PFAS. Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Heath Village Retirement Community in Washington Township earned a 'High Performing' rating in long-term care and rehab from U.S. News & World Report, placing it among just 19% of skilled nursing facilities nationwide. The not-for-profit facility received the rating based on CMS data and quality evaluations. WRNJ Radio
- ➤ Flu cases have risen in New Jersey with over 100 patients admitted in one week, and some hospitals now require masks ahead of holiday travel. Experts warn that a new flu variant may lower vaccine match, urging residents to stay cautious. Daily Record
- ➤ Morris County law enforcement collected 230 pounds of unused medications during fall Drug Take Back Day at ShopRite, ACME, and Stop & Shop locations — an effort led by the DEA to help residents safely dispose of unwanted drugs. WRNJ Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At a recent practice in Hackettstown, the Centenary University men's basketball team received guidance from legendary coach Bob Hurley Sr. who stressed that building strong team habits is key to a championship as he observed drills before their upcoming game. WRNJ Radio
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