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Rebuilding Homes, Another Area Olympian + More: Good News In Morris County
We wanted to highlight some uplifting stories from around Morris County. Take a look:
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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — We know that the world can be a discouraging place sometimes, but it’s also filled with humor, inspiration, and kindness. Patch wanted to highlight a few stories in Morris County that focus on that second part.
Click the headlines below to take a look at some recent good news stories around Morris County.
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Area Teens Help Repair Homes During Mendham Church's Mission Trip
The group of 33 teens —and 15 chaperones — worked with a Kentucky-based nonprofit to help families repair and rebuild their homes.
Morris Native Among 18 Players On Olympic Roster For U.S. Men's Soccer Team
21-year-old John Tolkin, aka "JMi," is one of two Garden State soccer players on the Team USA roster, which was announced Monday.
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Chester Officer, Family Complete '2000 Challenge' For Opioid Recovery
An alumnus of the Dover-based Milestone House set an ambitious walking goal to mark his 2,000th consecutive day of sobriety, and one of Chester's police officers and his family joined in the effort.
$650K Grant Will Expand Data Science Program At County College Of Morris
The Advanced Technology Grant will be distributed over the course of three years and support both faculty and students, according to an announcement from college officials.
Cornish Pasty Centennial: Family Business Marks 100 Years In Morris
From its humble beginnings as a dry goods store, Rocky's Pasties has become a community staple — and the same family has been hand-making Cornish pasties for 100 years.
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