Farewell 2020: Morristown Stories That Didn't Depress Us

MORRISTOWN, NJ — We are counting down the seconds until we can put this incredibly challenging year behind us. And while this may be the year we all want to forget, there are a few things that were too memorable to forget.

And here is a collection of five Patch editor's choice options for some of the not-so-terrible things that happened this year.

'Magic' Morristown Man, Known By Many, Faces Pancreatic Cancer

Amanda Tahlmore lives 600 miles away from Steve Hogan now. But she feels just as close to "Hogie," if not more, than when they met 20 years ago at the former Sweet Dreams Cafe in Madison. Hogie, of Morristown, stood out in the place misfits went to belong. He had dreadlocks, tattoos, gauged ears and a self-deprecating sense of humor.

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Morristown's Fiber Fairy Back With Warm Tidings—Literally

It has been six years since the Fiber Fairy, a lifelong Morristown resident, spoke to Patch with the condition of anonymity, and shared her story of providing homemade hats, gloves and scarves to those in need. And they are now back, adorning the Morristown Green for anyone who needs them.

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Gym Owner Who Ran To Support Local Businesses Forced To Close

Morristown gym owner Matt Scarfo is experiencing something many local business owners have felt as a result of the coronavirus pandemic: the loss of his business despite all efforts to save it.

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'Tired Of Feeling Fear' In Morris Co., Youth Demand Change

The first demonstration in a series of coordinated actions planned throughout Morris County to grieve for George Floyd, Maurice Gordon, Breonna Taylor, and other members of the Black community who died in police custody began June 13.

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Morristown's Family Promise: Housing Leads To Success

In 2019, Christina R. was caught in the same predicament that many lower-income parents find themselves in—working two jobs while trying to raise two daughters, the single mom was still in financial trouble.

Read more of the story here.

This is obviously just a small slice of what made the local news in 2020, but it is also the kind of news that we want to remember. Thank you for all for reading, this was a landmark year for Patch in terms of audience growth, and we appreciated your support and look forward to serving you in 2021.

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