TOP LOCAL News
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
February 4, 2026
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is looking for the input of cancer survivors as well as caregivers through a Survivorship Survey being conducted by the NJ State Cancer Coalition. The Department is seeking to gather information in order to “shape the future by letting us ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — Several Hightstown High School (HHS) students have been accepted into a prestigious regional choir following successful auditions in December.Five HHS Advanced Choir students — Gideon Hezrony, Christopher Bennett, Sophia Januska, Payton Brownand Jordana Krieger — have earned spots ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey is joining 42 other states and territories in a multi-state legal complaint against two pharmacuetical companies who have locations in New Jersey. Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) joined the legal filing against Novartis ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The chilly weather is going to be hanging around for a while longer, but it's never too early to start thinking of sunny days at summer camp. That's why the East Windsor Recreation Department is beginning the hiring process for 2026 Summer Camp positions. The Department is ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Jewish Family & Children's Services of Mercer County has opened applications for leadership awards for Mercer County students. The Rose & Louis H. Linowitz Mensch-in-Training and Training Awards are merit-based awards, not needs-based scholarships, for deserving ...
EAST WINDSOR-HIGHTSOWN, NJ — If you live in the East Windsor - Hightstown area, you may be used to noise coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL).JBMDL has released its monthly “Noise Calendar” for February 2026 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township authorities are looking for input from the community regarding two potential recreation development projects that could be coming to the community. The Township would seek to obtain state grant funding through the New Jersey Green Acres Program.First, the ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Get your tickets for any of the three upcoming performances of Disney's Dare to Dream, Jr. musical revenue provided by the Melvin H. Kreps Middle School. The performances are happening through a special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI).Dare to Dream, Jr. is a ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Looking for a rewarding career in public safety? Considering applying to be a Public Safety Telecommunicator with the Mercer County Sheriff's Office. The Office is currently hiring for full-time and part-time positions. The starting salary is $40,000 with a possible increase to ...
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 ...
EAST WINDSOR/HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — While a new month is now ahead of us, let's look back at some of the top "feel good" stories to come out of East Windsor and Hightstown in January 2026!East Windsor Police Department Presents Annual Awards, Names Adam Smith as Officer of the Year: The East Windsor ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Move over Punxsutawney Phil. There's a new groundhog in town. Milltown that is. Okay, so technically Paulie is not a groundhog. He is a rabbit, and he's been declared the winner in the 2026 Honorary Milltown Mel contest sponsored by the Milltown For All community Facebook ...
NEW JERSEY – As college students head back to campus for the spring semester, the Philadelphia Field Office of the FBI issued a warning for students to be aware of scams involving foreign government impersonators. The FBI said that since 2022 they have seen an increase of criminal actors ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown Borough is looking for individuals to volunteer their time and experience to serve on the Economic Development Committee (EDC.)As previously reported by TAPinto East Windsor/Hightstown, the Borough is relaunching the Hightstown Economic Development Committee which has ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Old Hights Brewing Company is collecting final votes from the public on which organizations they should work with for the 2026 Donation Beer Program. Votes are being tallied into the final week of the program.Open since 2020, Old Hights Brewing Company works with non-profit ...
NEW JERSEY — Starting a business is never easy, and the numbers prove it: more than 20% of all startups typically don’t survive past year one of operation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and nearly half never reach their fifth anniversary. Health insurance and labor costs, taxes, ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Students in Hightstown who need extra support with their school work can receive free Homework Help from Hightstown High School students at the Hightstown Library. Help is available for students in Grades 1 through 8 who need help with homework or subject review in math and ...
NEW JERSEY – NJ TRANSIT is looking for public input to determine how they can better serve multi-lingual passengers. The agency is asking the public to take part in a Language Survey aimed at helping the agency to “better understand the needs of people who do not speak English well and/or have ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) announced the arrest of two individuals recently following police officers who were on patrol and came upon suspicious activities in two incidents.On January 21, 2026, at approximately 12:37 a.m., a Township police officer ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — An annual event honoring a poet who called Bordentown home in the late 1800s will be returning this weekendThe Fanny Parnell Poetry Project will be taking place on Sunday, February 1 at 2PM at Old City Hall, located at 13 Crosswicks Street in Bordentown City.The free event ...
NEW JERSEY – The United States Marshals Service in Philadelphia announced on Wednesday the arrest of a Pennsylvania man for allegedly sending sexually explicit and derogatory messages to New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill. At the time when the messages were sent in October 2025, Sherill was a ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Three teens from Philadelphia are now facing criminal charges in connection to area car thefts, according to the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD.)The Department says that they received a report on July 24, 2025 from a victim who lived on Oak Creek Road in East ...
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 ...
TRENTON – New Jersey municipalities will now have greater authority and resources to address homelessness under a new law signed by Governor Phil Murphy before he left office. Sponsored by Senate President Nick Scutari and Senator Troy Singleton, the law, S-4832/A-3360, authorizes municipalities to ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Veterans who need to travel to VA hospitals in New Jersey are reminded that they can use the Mercer County Trade Transportation shuttle to get there. TRADE provides transportation for Mercer County veterans every Tuesday to the Lyons VA Medical Center (151 Knollcroft Road in ...
NEW JERSEY – When Governor Elect Mikie Sherrill officially took the reins in New Jersey on January 20, 2026, she brought in a cabinet of officials who will serve alongside her in key roles. The new Governor has largely selected new commissioners and directors to step into their respective roles, ...
NEW JERSEY– The NJSIAA met on January 21st, and one of the items that came out of the meeting was that there will be a vote at a later meeting in the spring to determine whether or not the NJSIAA should institute shot-clock rules for lacrosse and boys and girls basketball.While there are pros and ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The deadline to receive new or renewed dog licenses for East Windsor pets is fast approaching. In East Windsor, all dogs who are seven months old, or older, are required to be licensed.Dogs must have their licenses by January 31 or face penalties of $1 per day beginning on ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – It's that time of the year to begin gathering documents and information for businesses to properly file their tax documents. That's why the Mercer County Office of Economic Development is hosting an informational forum for current and aspiring business owners to learn how to ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – As the state continues to clean up from the weekend storm that dumped almost a foot of snow across Central New Jersey, schools around the area will open on a delayed schedule for Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The East Windsor Regional School District says they have ...