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Morristown
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Morristown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Legal experts say homeowners who hire local teens or contractors to shovel snow are not normally liable for injuries from natural hazards—unless they supply equipment or give specific instructions that increase the risk. Daily Record
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Highlands Council earned the NJTIA President's Award on Dec. 10 in Atlantic City for its collaborative effort in launching the 'you never Knew Jersey' tourism brand and awarding nearly $400K in expansion grants — a move that supports regional economic growth. WRNJ Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Legislators approved a bill banning cell phone use during the school day, and it now awaits Gov. Murphy’s review. Supporters say the ban will lower distractions and boost classroom interaction (some lawmakers argue that local boards should set these rules). Daily Record
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ From Dec. 15 to Dec. 21, 39 NJ Lottery players won prizes of $10,000 or more in draw and scratch-off games, including wins at retailers in Parsippany in Morris County and other parts of the state. These results highlight a strong week for lottery players. WRNJ Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NJ Transit and Amtrak are facing delays due to upgrades for the new North Jersey bridge, which have caused cancellations and service issues during December on the Northeast Corridor, including problems near Secaucus and Newark. A multi-week outage scheduled for early 2026 and ride adjustments will be announced in January. Daily Record
- ➤ NJ Transit is offering free rides for children with fare promotions and expanded service through Jan. 5 to help families travel for holiday events. Riders should plan trips using the mobile app + ticket machines and check adjusted schedules for Christmas and New Year's services. WRNJ Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Gov. elect Mikie Sherrill and state lawmakers face tough decisions as federal cuts will reduce Medicaid funding and 350,000 residents may lose coverage while rising ACA premiums will increase costs and hospitals will expand ER capacity — stressing New Jersey's health system. Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school hockey games from Dec. 15 to Dec. 21 showcased standout plays and voting for the 3 Stars is open until 5 p.m. Thursday, letting local fans choose up to three nominees to honor top players. Daily Record
- ➤ Villanova head coach Kevin Willard returns to Seton Hall for a key rivalry game today at the Prudential Center at 7 p.m. on Peacock with the play by play broadcast by local John Fanta as the teams renew a familiar Big East battle. Daily Record
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