Twp. Bear Sightings, Theater Closing Top Local News

Here's a look at the top stories this past week on Morris Township-Morris Plains Patch

Black Bear Sightings in Morris Township

There have been sightings of a black bear roaming through Morris Township, said township police. Residents don't need to notify police unless the bear becomes aggressive or damages property.

Mother's Day Plant Sale to Benefit Morris Plains FD Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Morris Plains Fire Association hosted a Mother’s Day plant sale from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the firehouse

Morris Plains St. Virgil Carnival Kicks Off

St. Virgil Parish annual carnival is May 8, 9, 10 from 6-10 p.m. and May 11 from 4-10 p.m. Share your photos with Patch by adding them to this photo gallery

Recycling Grants to Increase in Morris Plains This Year

Morris Plains will see an increase in Clean Communities grant funding in 2013 as the state will award $11,387.96 to the municipality.

Funding increases for the Clean Communities grants, which are mostly used to promote recycling, in 13 District 26 municipalities were announced by state Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce Tuesday.

Two Morris Plains Churches Honored at County Dinner

The Mental Health Association of Morris County(MHAMC) recognized eight local churches at their 11th Annual Food for Thought Benefit on Monday night at the Birchwood Manor in Morris Plains.

Presbyterian Church of Morris Plains and St. Virgil Roman Catholic parish are two of eight churches that were recognized

Morristown Named One of ‘America’s Best High Schools’

MHS was in Newsweek’s annual list of the top 2,000 high schools in the nation. Morristown High School was ranked No. 1272.

Kevin Spacey Thanks MHS Student for Volunteerism

Zachary Certner, 17, was named one of America's top 10 youth volunteers of 2013 today by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awardsduring the program's 18th annual national award ceremony at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Local Students Selected as Presidential Scholars

MHS' Catherine Wong, is one of 20 students in the country to be selected as a Presidential Scholar in the Arts for her writing. Also selected as a Presidential Scholar is Thomas Hartke, who attends Delbarton School in Morristown.

Scouts Spruce Up Donated Chicken Coop

Normandy Park girl scouts donated money from cookie sales for a new chicken coop at Urban Farm at Lafayette. They spent a Friday painting and decorating the new coop.