Morris Plains News

The Garden State has grown racially and ethnically in the last decade, and according to the results of a Monmouth University/NJ Press Media Poll, New Jerseyans are showing an increased level of comfort with that diversity.

MORRIS PLAINS - A Parsippany woman whose daughter died after an alleged shooting by her boyfriend in Morris Plains has filed a civil lawsuit against the boyfriend saying the shooting was negligent and may have been intentional.

* Allen W. Conley, 43, of East Orange, was charged with hindering apprehension, driving while suspended, uninsured motor vehicle, consumption of alcohol by a passenger after he was stopped on Friday at 10:42 p.m. on Route 80 and lied about his identity to conceal the fact this his drivers license was suspended.

Alex Holihan, 8, left, and Owen Kelly, 8, both of Morris Township, taste-test different types of maple syrup at the Great Swamp Education Center.

A The Morris Plains Model Railroad Club is a group of about 15 model train fans who like to run their trains in an historic building, the original 1915 Freight Station serving the Greystone Park State Psychiatric Hospital.

Sophia Keoskey, 4, of Mendham looks up a the tall maple tree as Caitlyn Ma, 5, right of Morris Plains watches a hole is drilled for maple tapping during Fosterfields Living Historical Farm annual "Winter's Day on the Farm" in Morristown on February 5, 2012.

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm volunteer, Gretchen Thomas, left, works with Audrey Ma and her 5 year old daughter Caitlyn Ma of Morris Plains as they use a two man saw to cut a log during the farm's annual "Winter's Day on the Farm" in Morristown on February 5, 2012.

Film enthusiast s will once again have an opportunity to see the 2012 Oscar nominated Shorts at this year's third annual Montclair Underdog Film Festival, on Saturday, February 25, 2012.

Pictured are Rabbi David Glicksman, outgoing Certification Commission Chair, Rabbi Gais and Rabbi Julie Schwartz who is the current Certification Commission Chair for National Association of Jewish Chaplains .

Brian and Fran Fitzgerald of Primavera'sA Pizza , 401 Speedwell Ave., Morris Plains, are offering kids a special pregameA Super BowlA deal.

It's February, and that means we are getting closer to one of the most romantic of holidays, the one where couples embrace their love for each other and get more mushy than usual.

We didn't realize that when, on Tuesday, we posted an article noting five places besides Don's where we've gone for burgers , that people would be as passionate as they were when it came to our choices.

Morris Plains Recreation sponsor a comedy night. 1) When Saturday, March 3 from 6 to 11 p.m. 2) Where The Mansion at Bretton Woods, 361 Speedwill Ave.

EAST HANOVER: Special Olympics athletes from throughout Morris, Sussex and Warren counties will give striking performances at the Area 3 bowling meet Sunday.

ARTHUR'S TAVERN WHERE: 700 Speedwell Ave. , Morris Plains TELEPHONE NUMBER: 973-455-9705 WEBSITE: www.arthurstavern.com HOURS: 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday CUISINE: Classic American SPECIALTIES: Selection of steaks, overstuffed sandwiches and hamburgers.

Stephen Corcoran, 44, of Morris Plains, pictured in this Star-Ledger file photo from 2007, has been charged with possession and distribution of child pornography.

On Wednesday, the Morris County Republican Committee meets for a special convention to fill the seat left vacant by the sudden Jan.

Voted Best Steak Come visit us at Arthur's Tavern! Save on your next visit to Arthur's Tavern with... Julia Breslin had her outfit picked out the night before to play in the year's first snowfall.

Julia Breslin of Morris Plains, N.J. sleds down the hill at the Mountain Way School with her dog, Ella on Saturday, Jan.

Rockaway Twp . Police were called to the area of R & S Strauss by Dover Police and ambulance, after they received a call about a possible emergency the morning of Dec.