Missing Morris Co. Teens Sought By Police: Around Morristown

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Patch reviews some of this past week's top stories around Morristown.

Missing Morris Co. Teens Sought By Police

Two Morris County teenagers were reported missing after last being seen on March 31, according to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office. Police said Valentina Gomez, 15, and Valeria Yepez, 16, were last seen on March 31 in Morristown. Gomez is Hispanic and has black hair and brown eyes. She is 5'07 tall "and is 120 pounds. Yepez has brown hair and brown eyes and is Hispanic. She is 5'07 tall "and is 152 pounds.

Morristown Teen Recounts Grandmother's Holocaust Survival Story

A junior at Morristown High School was awarded the first-ever Outstanding Student Holocaust Education Award by the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community and Holocaust Memorial and Education Center in Somerset. Aron Goodman was sitting in his history class when he noticed that the Holocaust was only briefly discussed, with little discussion and even less interest from his classmates.

Morristown VA Increases Protocols As COVID Cases Rise

With COVID-19's presence rising again, stricter protocols, including social distancing, have been reinstated at all VA New Jersey Health Care System sites and clinics, including the Morristown location. Based on the CDC's Community Transmission levels — which are based on new COVID-19 cases and the percentage of positive tests — the Morristown clinic is adjusting its COVID-19 safety protocols.

'Local Hero' From Morristown Earns $50K Russ Berrie Award

One resident of Morristown was among those honored as part of the annual Russ Berrie Making a Difference Awards for 2022. Earlier this month, the Russell Berrie Foundation honored 12 "unsung heroes" from across the Garden State for their compassion and dedication to serving vulnerable members of their community.

Pavilion Gifted By Morristown Rotary Club Was Unveiled This Weekend

As a way to celebrate a century of service in the community the Morristown Rotary Club chose to gift the town a $90,000 pavilion at Lidgerwood Park. "This pavilion is one of the ways we are celebrating 100 years of service to the community as well as 100 years of continuing service into the future," chapter President Steve Ellerman said.

Experience Ukrainian Culture At 'Morristown For Ukraine' Rally, Vigil

It's been nearly three months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and since then, families and friends in New Jersey have joined others around the world in doing what they can to help the country. The Morristown for Ukraine Committee and the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey will hold a benefit, rally and vigil on the Green on June 2 from 6 to 9 p.m.

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.