TOP LOCAL News
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
March 3, 2026
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Knights of Columbus #6284, which is based in Hightstown, is getting ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the community. The Knights are hosting a St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance that will include music, food, drinks, a Trick Tray, and a 50/50 raffle. The dinner will take ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Citing the federal government’s “lack of communication and transparency with Roxbury” about its plan to open an immigration processing facility in the township, Gov. Mikie Sherrill today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem opposing the ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township is making free gun locks available to local residents to to safety secure them. The program is part of the Township's pro-active safety initiative in a partnership with Project Child Safe, a national firearms safety program sponsored by the U.S. Department ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler is urging individuals who are interested in a career in law enforcement to consider taking the state's Civil Service Commission test. Applicants to take the law enforcement test must meet the following requirements: A citizen of the United ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Cultural Arts Commission is looking for a new commissioner to join their group that works to create and promote art-centered events in the community. The Arts Commission is well known for their local events, including, but not limited to, Porchfest; Sip & Paint; ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents should be aware of a new phone scam that makes victims believe that the call is coming from an official government office.According to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), a phone scam is currently circulating in which the callers claim to be NJDOH ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The creation of housing for veterans with special needs is taking steps forward, according to comments made by Mayor Janice S. Mironov said during a recent council meeting. Representatives from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and East Windsor have held ...
TRENTON, NJ —Mercer 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 ...
TRENTON, NJ – Burlington County resident and long-time labor leader Mary Campbell Cruz has been nominated by Governor Mikie Sherrill to serve as the next Chair and CEO of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. During her 20 year career, Cruz has worked for significant labor unions and for a ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — Wood-Ridge Police arrested a tractor trailer driver in a road rage incident on February 26th at 1 Passaic Street in Wood-Ridge. A call came into the Wood-Ridge Police Department reporting that the driver of a tractor trailer pointed a black handgun while engaged in the road rage ...
No matter your garden style you are likely to find a place for this year’s Perennial Plant of the Year, Blackhawks big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks’). You’ll enjoy the beauty it adds to your gardens and low maintenance it requires to thrive.This cultivar of our native big bluestem ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Getting ready to cheer on the Hightstown High School students bringing the “Bring It On” musical to the stage this spring. Tickets are now on sale for the four different performances of the Spring Musical 2026. Bring It On will be performed at 7:00 p.m. on March 12, ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) continues to crack down on drunk driving, as evidenced by the arrests announced in their weekly police blotter that shows six arrests during four days of patrols.At approximately 10:48 a.m., on Thursday, February 19, an EWTPD ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – New Jersey native and graduate of Rider University Petty Office Scott Ruskan was honored during President Trump's State of the Union Address on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 with the prestigious Legion of Merit Award. As previously reported by TAPinto, on Friday, July 4, 2025, the ...
EAST WINDSOR/HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – If you have a bit of cabin fever from all the snow and need to get out this weekend to see some East Windsor and Hightstown friends and neighbors, here's our reminder of four local events to do this weekend.On Friday evening, February 27, support the Hightstown High ...
TRENTON – Governor Mikie Sherrill has nominated Jeanne Hengemuhle to serve as the next Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, placing a 26-year veteran of the agency at the helm of one of the state’s largest law enforcement departments.Hengemuhle will begin serving as Acting Superintendent ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Members of the public were not deterred by the post-blizzard clean-up and made their way to Tuesday evening's East Windsor Township Council meeting to make their voices heard during two public hearings affecting the community – the Untion Trail Extension and construction of an ...
EAST WINDSOR/HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – State lawmakers who represent the 14th District, which includes East Windsor and Hightstown, Senator Linda R. Greenstein and Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo were recently honored by the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) for their work to combat child exploitation. The ...
EAST WINDSOR/HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Taxpayers in the East Windsor Regional School District (EWRSD) could see a 4.8 percent increase in the tax levy cap for the 2026–27 budget as district officials point to rising healthcare costs as the primary driver of the projected increase.District officials said a ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Grace N. Rogers Elementary School's PTO is hosting their Share and Care Donation Drive.The PTO is accepting the following items during the donation drive:Children's, Women's, and Men's clothingHandbags, backpacks, belts, hats, scarves, and glovesStuffed animals and small ...
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 ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township Mayor Janice Mironov recently announced that the federal government has allocated $300,000 in grant funding to upgrade 9-1-1 technology. The funding was secured through the advocacy of Mironov and the East Windsor Township Council with the support of New ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The lottery applications for the East Windsor Regional School District will be available on Monday, March 2 for families looking to enroll their children in the Integrated Preschool. The class is open to children who will be 3 and 4 years old and reside in East ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Elementary school age students in Hightstown who need extra support with their school work can receive free Homework Help at select dates in March at the local library.Help is available for students in Grades 1 through 8 who need help with homework or subject review in math and ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) is asking for the public's help locating a suspect in a hit-and-run accident in the community that caused serious injuries to a pedestrian. According to the EWTPD, officers responded to the Garden View Terrace section of the ...
TRENTON – Aiming to further honor the sacrifice of veterans and support their family members, legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singelton to establish the “New Jersey Gold Star Family Annuity Program” advanced in the Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee on Thursday.The legislation ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township is once again accepting nominations for the annual Sylvia Weiss Senior Citizen Award for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer. The award recognizes an individual who has “exhibited outstanding service through volunteerism to the community by way of schools, ...
EAST WINDSOR & HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – As New Jersey digs out from a monstrous blizzard, closures and schedule changes have been extended into Tuesday, February 24 as the area digs out from the storm.As of 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, the following area closures have been announced for Tuesday, ...
HAMILTON, NJ — Assemblywoman Tennille R. McCoy will host a community celebration later this month marking both Black history and American heritage with an evening of performances, recognition, and discussion.The event, titled A Century of Black History Commemorations, is scheduled for Feb. 24 at ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County has formally issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional services and materials to rebuild the Peddie Lake Bridge in Hightstown Borough. Since 2022, Peddie Lake Bridge has been closed after being declared structurally deficient and obsolete. First built ...