Central & Southern NJ News
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
May 25, 2026
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office is looking for individuals seeking a meaningful career in public service by joining their Communications Unit as a dispatcher.Under the leadership of Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler, the office is looking for motivated, detail-oriented ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The countdown is on for the annual Hightstown Memorial Day Parade and Community Celebration that kicks off the summer season in the area! Hightstown Borough and the Hightstown Memorial Day Parade Committee are ready to lead the community in honoring the brave men and women who made ...
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ – An investigation is ongoing into a late-night motor vehicle accident that left a driver dead after crashing into a water basin near Quakerbridge Mall, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department (LTPD).The Department says that at approximately 11:07 p.m. on ...
Princeton, NJ – The serious crash between a sixth-grade student on an e-bike and a motorist that occurred on Sunday, April 26, has become a fatal crash.Just before 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, Princeton Public Schools Superintendent Mike LaSusa sent an e-mail to the school community:“I am sorry ...
EWING, NJ – One of Central New Jersey's leading non-profit organizations, Mercer Street Friends, which works to provide food, family, and education services for Mercer County residents, has appointed Randall West as the new Chief Executive Officer.West, who will assume the CEO position on July 1, ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Calling animal and nature lovers: get out in the Saturday sunshine to participate in a pair of fun and informative events held by the Mercer County Park Commission. For those fascinated by Eagles, head to the Mercer County Park's West Picnic Area on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at ...
Princeton, NJ – For some vocal residents in Princeton’s western section, the idea of new housing, with its attendant increases in traffic and schoolchildren, has been a fraught subject. Those orange lawn signs, “Defend Historic Princeton,” are intended to say it all, in the simplest way.But the new ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hundreds of people lined both sides of Main Street in Hightstown on Saturday, March 28, as a local venue for the nationwide “No Kings” rallies that were once again held in coordination to oppose policies by the Trump Administration. The moniker “No Kings” represents the view of ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – In a few months, Mercer County will once again host their annual Cultural Festival and Food Truck Rally in Mercer County Park in West Windsor, which will bring music, performances, food and artistic vendors. In preparation for the fair, Mercer County is looking for vendors to ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown is getting ready to roll out the red carpet for film and television productions now that they have been deemed “Film Ready” by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVIC) within the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.As previously reported ...
TRENTON, NJ —Residents in search of exercise, education and adventure may be interested in a series of upcoming walks hosted by Trenton Walks!, a community engagement program offering guided walks through Trenton.The first walk takes place at 12 p.m. on Thursday, March 5. It will focus on downtown ...
BELMAR/LAKE COMO, NJ – In a historic and disappointing development, organizers of the Belmar/Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade have announced that this Sunday’s parade, scheduled for March 1, has been postponed due to lingering snow piles along Main Street in both towns.The decision comes after ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ — A Mercer County man fell victim to a scheme by an unidentified individual or group posing as law enforcement officials who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from him, according to the West Windsor Township Police Department. The Department says that the victim, whose name ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The borough's honorary furry forecaster for Groundhog Day 2026, Paulie the Rabbit, made his first-ever prediction on Monday morning. Paulie hopped into the paws of his former neighbor and buddy, Milltown Mel II, who crossed over the rainbow bridge shortly before Groundhog Day 2022 to ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society will hold monthly open house tours throughout 2026 once again to invite the public to learn about local history. The open house will feature tours of the Ely House and the historic freight station and library. Participants will learn ...
BELMAR, NJ – It may feel like winter has a tight grip on us right now, but Belmar is already looking ahead to the days when the beach is buzzing, the ocean breeze is a little softer, and the boardwalk is filled with the sound of summer.With that in mind, the Belmar Beach Patrol is now accepting ...
CAMDEN, NJ – The Battleship New Jersey, with an overall length of more than 887 feet and a weight that can reach 57,540 tons, looms large where she is moored along Camden’s waterfront. But even giants like it occasionally show wear and tear, making the $750,000 grant the New Jersey Historic Trust ...
Princeton, NJ – Princeton residents turned out on Stockton Street on January 11 to protest the fatal shooting of Renee Good, an American citizen protesting the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis. Indivisible Princeton hosted the rally, organized on just a few ...
TRENTON, NJ — Patriots Week returns this week to celebrate Trenton’s pivotal role in the Revolutionary War.The special week from December 26 through December 31 features daily events throughout, including historic battle reenactments, a Colonial Ball, lectures, music, tours and family activities.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Campus police are working closely with other law enforcement agencies to help locate a missing Rutgers University student.Rutgers has published photos of Mortimermekhai Wortman, 22, who was last seen about 10:30 p.m. on Nov. 21.He was last seen near the Collier Mills Wildlife ...
BELMAR, NJ – Belmar has been recognized as the state’s premier fishing destination in FishingBooker’s annual ranking, earning the highest total score of 53 out of 60. The report highlights Belmar’s strong charter base, 10/10 pricing, and consistent customer reviews as key factors in securing the ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Two South Brunswick Police Officers saved a man from a burning vehicle in Franklin Township last weekend. Police have released the dashcam footage of the dramatic rescue, and can be seen by clicking here.At 2:45 A.M. on November 16, Officers Thomas Sites and Yash Shroff were ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood, Helmetta and Milltown residents are reacting to the unsettling news that the borough of Spotswood and the Spotswood School District have been the victims of a cybercrime, resulting in the loss of $4.8 million dollars. Borough Mayor Rich O'Brien posted a public release on ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Grab your skates and gear and head to Mercer County Park in West Windsor to enjoy the 2025-2026 season at the Ice Skating Rink. The Mercer County Park Commission says the Skating Center is opening for its 50th Anniversary season on November 1, 2025. The Center first opened in ...
CRANBURY, NJ – The 175-year-old Cranbury Township farm in the heart of Central New Jersey that has spurred a national debate over the development of farmland will remain untouched under an agreement struck between the local government, The Henry Family Farm and state and federal agencies. According ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hundreds of people headed to downtown Hightstown on Saturday with a clear message: Down with the Rise of Authoritarianism; Fight for Freedom; and Restore Democracy in America. The nationwide “No Kings” movement was on full display in the diverse small town in central New ...
Princeton, NJ – The Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve on Mountain Avenue isn’t often the subject of a police report but at around 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 2, Princeton Police sent out an alert to the public: “Mountain Lakes Preserve and the Lake house on Mountain Avenue will be closed until further ...
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ – There are some stories that are a little bit odd in New Jersey! This is one of them!Police in Monroe Township, Middlesex County are looking for the owner of a pig that they found in an unspecified part of the community. In a post on Facebook, the Monroe Township Police ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Two Newark men are facing criminal charges after attempting to steal cooking oil at an IHOP restaurant, according to the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD.)The Department says that, around 12:06 a.m. on September 17, an officer observed two men behind the IHOP ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The woman convicted of killing New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster in East Brunswick in 1973 has died in Cuba. The Cuban Foreign Ministry announced on Friday the death of Joanne Chesimard, born Joanne Deborah Byron. She had a number of aliases, including Assata Shakur."On ...