Local Calendar    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Daily Record
TODAY MorristownAGING AND SPIRITUALITY at Temple Bnai Or, 60 Overlook Road. Free. Information: (973) 417-5687. Rockaway Twp.ITEMS FOR THE HOMELESS NEEDED through Jan. 19, being collected at the library, 61 Mount Hope Road....... Full story...

Seeing Eye's CEO Kutsch to ring NYSE's opening bell Tuesday; school turning 80    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Daily Record
MORRIS TWP. -- The president and CEO of The Seeing Eye, Jim Kutsch, with Seeing Eye dog Colby at his side, will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, ringing in a year-long celebration of the school...... Full story...

Old-fashioned medicine in Madison    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Daily Record
MADISON -- There are two weeks left to see "Crafting Cures," an exhibit at the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts on Main Street about often gruesome medical treatments from the 1700s that were about as likely to kill patients...... Full story...

In Roxbury, more space for church's youth events    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Daily Record
ROXBURY--The smell of fresh paint greeted congregants of the Ledgewood Baptist Church as they entered the gleaming new annex behind the Main Street sanctuary on Sunday morning, and gathered in the 5,000-square-foot gymnasium...... Full story...

In tough times, military seen as an option    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Daily Record
Matthew Selems worked as a Fairleigh Dickinson University campus police officer until he was laid off last year, a development that directly affected his decision to enlist in the U.S. Army National Guard. "I basically wanted...... Full story...

Madison woman needs marrow match    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Daily Record
MADISON -- A borough mother of four often seen running the Madison Soccer Club's concession stand needs to find someone whose tissue type matches her own. Kelli Wynne then needs some of that person's stem cells so...... Full story...

Cops say driver tried to hit officer    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Daily Record
MORRISTOWN -- A town man who drove his car directly at a police officer after a botched drug transaction on Speedwell Avenue was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, along with drug and weapon possession, Wednesday...... Full story...

Nurse educator: Soaps can teach safe sex    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Daily Record
BOONTON TWP. -- "Hey baby, you OK?" Mike asks his girlfriend as she sits down next to him. "Yeah, I'm OK," Toni says, and she puts her head on his shoulder. Mike thinks it's safe to move in for a kiss."Slow down,"...... Full story...

New Year, new you? Shift excess weight with ‘miracle' Acai Berry    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Daily Record
For a natural and healthy detox after the Christmas excesses, many experts recommend the Acai berry as an energy boosting weight loss supplement. The Acai berry comes from the Acai Palm which is native to tropical Central and...... Full story...

Morris politics in 2009: Year of fun    Posted on 2009-01-04
Source: Daily Record
This should be a fun year for politics in Morris County. Let's start by looking at mayoral races in Morristown and Parsippany.... Full story...

Denville women's club plans meeting Jan. 12    Posted on 2009-01-04
Source: Daily Record
DENVILLE -- The GFWC Women's Club of Denville will have it's first meeting of the year on Jan. 12. The club was founded in 1932 is a nonprofit community service organization that serves the Denville and Rockaway area...... Full story...

Netcong welcomes McCullough to borough council    Posted on 2009-01-04
Source: Daily Record
NETCONG -- ToniAnn McCullough is no stranger to politics in Netcong. McCullough, the newest council member, has transcribed minutes for council meetings the past five years and has been on the planning board the past two. She...... Full story...

Cioppettini named to post of mayor in Mendham Twp.    Posted on 2009-01-04
Source: Daily Record
MENDHAM TWP. -- Committeeman Frank Cioppettini was selected by the township committee Friday evening to serve as mayor for 2009, and was sworn in by Chris Christie, former U.S. attorney and township resident. "I'm excited...... Full story...

'These cats really like to show off    Posted on 2009-01-04
Source: Daily Record
PARSIPPANY -- Mary Lou Meinholz takes great pride in her cat, a Blue Lynx Point Himalayan named Fluffy. That's why she traveled more than 100 miles from Paoli, Pa., to the Cat Fanciers' Eighth Annual All Breed and...... Full story...

Antiques hunters in Whippany collect the past    Posted on 2009-01-04
Source: Daily Record
HANOVER -- A long line of antique collectors dreaming of big bucks stretched behind appraiser Linda Roberts at the Antique Show and Sale at the Birchwood Manor Saturday. When it was Lew and Barbara Leeson's turn, the Montville...... Full story...

Man aiming at squirrel kills wife, police say    Posted on 2009-01-04
Source: Daily Record
WEST MILFORD -- A 44-year-old mother died Saturday morning after being struck in the back after her husband accidentally fired a pellet gun he intended to use to scare away a squirrel, police said. Cheryl McDonald, of Weeden...... Full story...

Hanover native reflects on time at helm of Greenpeace    Posted on 2009-01-04
Source: Daily Record
John Passacantando's goal of saving the ecosystem began with youthful protests over the development of wetlands in Morris Township, and eventually led the Whippany native to one of the highest -- and most controversial...... Full story...

E. Hanover seniors club has full lineup    Posted on 2009-01-04
Source: Daily Record
EAST HANOVER -- The Senior Citizens Club, 96 Mount Pleasant Ave., will install new officers Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. In February, the club is planning some day trips including a Valentine luncheon at the Hanover Manor on Feb. 23;...... Full story...

Lecture to focus on Boonton rail history    Posted on 2009-01-04
Source: Daily Record
BOONTON -- The historical society's next program is on Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. at the Boonton Senior Center on North Main Street. William McKelvey of the United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey will present "Rails Along...... Full story...

Obama's big day only bus trip away    Posted on 2009-01-04
Source: Daily Record
One million people, including many from Morris County, are expected to attend the inauguration of Barack Obama, who will become the first African-American president on Jan. 20. The high level of interest spurred Morristown...... Full story...

Christian artists sought for exhibit    Posted on 2009-01-04
Source: Daily Record
HANOVER -- Christian artists, painters, photographers, sculptors, videographers, authors, and more needed to display their wares at an exhibition at the Hanover Marriott, 1401 Route 10 East, Whippany. The exhibit is presented...... Full story...

Local Calendar    Posted on 2009-01-04
Source: Daily Record
TODAY BoontonNEW YEAR HIKE at Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472A Boonton Ave., 1 p.m. Appropriate for ages 7 and up. Information: (973) 334-3130. ByramBREAKFAST BUFFET at the Cranberry Lake Firehouse, Route 206, with...... Full story...

An evening with Dr. Michael J. Bradley    Posted on 2009-01-04
Source: Daily Record
January 16, 2009 7PMDover High School 100 Grace St.Dover High School's Tiger R.A.P. SBYSP & the Dover/Victory Gardens Municipal Alliance along with funding from the NJ Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse...... Full story...

Bountiful Texas waters reel in the fishermen    Posted on 2009-01-04
Source: Daily Record
President George Bush said, “I like to fish because it is totally relaxing. I love the water. I can concentrate and forget all my worries. I count my blessings while fishing.” And he's not the only one! Fishing...... Full story...

Snow puts a chill in Morris' New Year    Posted on 2009-01-03
Source: Daily Record
Morris County is expected to enter the New Year on the frigid side with temperatures as low as 13 degrees this morning, but the good news is the bulk of Friday's storm will likely pass south of the region.... Full story...