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Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Unions representing the sheriff’s office held a Movember fundraiser and holiday toy drive on Dec. 18, raising funds for Corporal Matthew Dunbar and providing toys and gift cards to local families (with support from Halos for Angels and Table of Hope). Leaders thanked the sheriff’s office and community supporters. WRNJ Radio
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ace Hardware offers last-minute holiday finds with its Ready in 15 service for in-store pick-up or DoorDash delivery—plus flexible payment options through Affirm and Ace Rewards deals like a free $10 e-gift card with a $50 gift card purchase available through Dec. 24. Daily Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ North Jersey restaurants and seafood markets are offering Feast of the Seven Fishes packages on Christmas Eve, with venues like Felina (in Ridgewood) providing a modern twist on a cherished Italian-American tradition that includes a seven-course seafood meal. Daily Record
- ➤ North Jersey's Jonas Brothers are set to star in Camp Rock 3 streaming on Disney+ this summer and will expand their musical lineup next year, with Nick Jonas debuting his album Sunday Best on Feb. 6 and dropping a new single on New Year's Day. Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local districts like Chester Township and Hanover Park are approved for New Jersey’s Phone-Free Schools Grant Program, which funds secure lockers + staff training to keep cell phones locked away during school hours for grades 6–12. The grants are part of a $3 million allocation to boost focused learning environments. WRNJ Radio
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Players in Morris and Monmouth counties won $200,000 each in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing when tickets sold at QuickChek in Rockaway and via Lotto.com captured the prizes, and the jackpot will reach an estimated $1.5 billion for Saturday’s drawing. WRNJ Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Assembly backed legislation A5217/S3818 to let co-pay assistance count toward patients’ out-of-pocket costs, and the Senate must act before the lame-duck session ends to protect patients from high expenses. Lawmakers aim to help New Jerseyans managing chronic autoimmune diseases. Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ventura Foods LLC has recalled 3,556 cases of salad dressings + dips on Nov. 6 due to possible plastic contamination linked to granulated onion; affected products have been distributed in several states including New Jersey, and consumers are advised to follow return or disposal instructions. WRNJ Radio
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