$1.2M Settlement Reached With Morris Co. Company: Around Morris Plains

MORRIS PLAINS, NJ — Patch reviews some of this past week's top stories around Morris Plains.

$1.2M Settlement Reached With Morris Plains Real Estate Company

A real estate company, headquartered in Morris Plains, agreed to a settlement over allegations that inadequate cybersecurity safeguards allowed unauthorized access to its network, Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced.

$50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Morris Plains

A lucky lottery player who purchased a ticket from a Stop & Shop in Morris Plains won a $50,000 prize during the May 14 drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at the Stop & Shop at 245 Littleton Road in Morris Plains. This winner held one of the lucky tickets that matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball.

Child Porn Distribution Charge Filed Against Morris Co. Man

A Morris County man has been arrested on child pornography charges, the U.S. Attorney's office announced Monday. Igor Michael Terrero, 49, of Succasunna, was charged with one count of distributing child pornography, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said.

Morris Co. Law Enforcement Condemn Buffalo, Texas School Shooting

An 18-year-old gunman opened fire inside a Texas elementary school on Tuesday, killing at least 19 children and two adults. Leaders and officials across the nation, including in Morris County have shared their thoughts on the tragedy.

$15k Coming To Morris County Brewery

A local Morris County craft brewery specializing in German wheat beer received a $15,000 check from the Morris County Small Business Grant Program today, as the Morris County Board of County Commissioners continues to assist businesses and nonprofits impacted by the pandemic. High Point Brewing Company, which opened in 1994 and has its original flagship location at 14 Kiel Avenue in Butler, was visited by Commissioner Stephen Shaw.

'High' COVID Risk In Morris County, Masks Recommended Indoors

We're still not out of the woods. COVID-19 has not left the Morris County area, which may pose a greater virus risk than the rest of the state. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morris County is one of ten in New Jersey with "High" COVID-19 community levels, with the rest remaining at low or medium risk.

Pete Buttigieg Joins Mikie Sherrill At Community College of Morris

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will be in Morris County today to talk about the Biden Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Buttigieg will accompany Rep. Mikie Sherrill on a tour of the County College of Morris Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center, as well as participate in a forum with students and faculty about workforce development and infrastructure investments.