TOP LOCAL News
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
March 29, 2026
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey students are encouraged to participate in an essay contest to explain their view of “The Rule of Law and American Dream" held by the state's Judiciary Branch. Specifically, the contest is being held by the state's Administration Office of the Courts for students in grades 3 ...
TRENTON, NJ – How much do you know about New Jersey's historical and cultural roots? Under a proposal by New Jersey lawmakers, a new interactive statewide website would be developed to highlight New Jersey’s historic sites and historic districts, including historical and cultural roadside ...
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 ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Municipal Court is temporarily closed while it is moving to a new location that will be its permanent home. The Hightstown Municipal Court shares a venue with the Robbinsville Municipal Court. They are moving from their current location at 1117 Route 130 in ...
Elevated and raised bed gardens can expand your planting options and make planting and maintenance easier and more convenient. You’ll be able to plant, weed and harvest with minimal bending or even from the luxury of a chair or bench. Elevated gardens are basically containers on legs. You can find ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – As March is closing out, find out what is going on around East Windsor and Hightstown on the final weekend of the month.A few items of note in the local and regional area: Roll Over to the Annual Egg Hunt: The annual spring Egg Hunt celebration will take place at ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Residents and visitors who live near Mercer Meadows could smell smoke in the air due a prescribed burn scheduled by the Mercer County Park Commission. According to the Commision, the New Jersey Fire Service will conduct a prescribed burn on Monday, March 30, 2026, which will ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Families, students and faculty with the Hightstown High School were on edge Friday morning after a suspicious phone call was received at approximately 8:15 a.m. at the school alleging that there was threat of a school shooting. The school immediately notified the Hightstown Police ...
TRENTON, NJ – Mercer County Executive Dan Benson presented his proposed budget on Thursday evening before the Board of County Commissioners, which he says “is fiscally responsible budget that navigates rising costs and severe cuts to Federal funding, while investing in critical County services and ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown Borough gave the public a look at their proposed 2026 budget at a special meeting held on Monday, March 23 to outline the spending plan including where items have been cut and where cost drivers are impacting the estimated $9.6 million budget. Borough Administrator John ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) has announced the arrest of an individual charged with shoplifting non-grocery items at the area Shoprite store. According to the EWTPD, at approximately 2:03 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, officers responded to the Shoprite ...
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs recently created the new Office of Women Veterans to ensure that women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces have improved access to resources, recognition, and support.The Department says that women veterans often face challenges that ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown Borough wants input from residents and local businesses about ways that they would like to see the Downtown ares to be improved. That's why they have launched a community survey for the public to complete online. The Borough is asking residents, employees of local ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Members of labor unions from around Mercer County have joined together to voice opposition to the use of non-union labor and an out-of-state contractor that is working on construction at the future Sprouts Farmers Market location in East Windsor. Labor union members and retirees ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Summer camp can bring a lot of fun and memories not only for the students, but also for the camp staff. Join in the fun this summer by volunteering to be a part of the Rise Summer Academic Enrichment program. Rise is looking for volunteers over the age of 16 who enjoy working with ...
EAST WINDSOR/HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — If you live in the East Windsor or Hightstown area, you may be used to noise coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL).JBMDL released its monthly “Noise Calendar” for March 2026 this week so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds ...
EAST WINDSOR-HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The East Windsor Regional School District (EWRSD) Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Jonathan Dauber as the next principal of Hightstown High School concluding a months-long process that included the withdrawal of the original ...
EAST WINDSOR/HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The East Windsor Regional School District (EWRSD) is proposing a 2026–27 budget of $131 million, which includes a tax levy increase of approximately $3.3 million, or about 4.5 percent, driven largely by rising healthcare costs, according to district officials.During a ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Mercer County Board of Social Services (MCBOSS) will be holding a community outreach at the Hightstown Library to help provide area residents with access to information about critical services. The Board of Social Services provides access to programs that offer financial, food, ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – With traffic diversions caused by the months-long closure of the Clarksville Road Bridge in West Windsor impacting the region, area motorists recently received an update on where the process stands, according to Mayor Hemant Marathe.The Clarksville Road Bridge, also known as ...
NEW JERSEY – Tax season can be stressful for the millions of Americans who owe money to Uncle Sam, and if you live in a high-tax state, April 15 can be particularly costly. Every year, the average U.S. household pays nearly $14,000 in federal income taxes. However, depending upon the state where ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Get ready for one of the most memorable nights in a teenager's life by shopping at the 4th Annual Prom Boutique cultivated at Mercer High School. The students have worked with the team from the Mercer County School for Special Services District to create a shopping experience ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Police Athletic League (PAL) is looking for your soccer players who want to be a part of the annual travel soccer team. Teams are available for players in Grade 2 up to Grade 9. New and existing players are required to register for tryouts by CLICKING HERE.The ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Area residents are encouraged to attend a “No Kings” Rally in Hightstown that will be held as part of a national day of advocacy opposing actions by President Trump and his administration which some believe are reminiscent of authoritarian governments. This will be the second time ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The State of NJ and Roxbury Township today filed a lawsuit against the federal government, contending the courts should block the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from converting a Ledgewood warehouse into a detained immigrant processing facility.The complaint, filed against DHS ...
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Senate has moved forward legislation that would expand health insurance coverage for prostate cancer screenings.The Senate Commerce Committee on Monday advanced S-1796, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Brian Stack, that would require health insurers to ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The East Windsor Regional School District (EWRSD) is set to appoint Jonathan Dauber as the next principal of Hightstown High School, potentially concluding a six-month process that began when the district withdrew its initial hire following a lawsuit alleging the candidate made ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ - An investigation is now underway into a bomb threat that was made against the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple by an unidentified caller to the East Windsor Township Police Department claiming that a “pipe bomb” had been placed there. According to a public statement, the ...