TOP LOCAL News
By ISABELLA DARCY - NJ STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
November 5, 2025
NEW JERSEY — Democrat Mikie Sherrill was elected governor over Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday to become the first woman from her party to lead the Garden State. With almost 90% of ballots counted, Sherrill had 56% of the vote to Ciattarelli’s 44%, according to The Associated Press, which ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Residents in East Windsor and Hightstown went to the polls on Tuesday to cast their general election ballots for their council members in their towns, giving control in both to Democratic party members.Six candidates were vying for three seats – each for a four-year ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Countywide offices in Mercer County will remain in the hands of incumbent Democrats while the Assembly Seats in the 14th Legislative District, which includes part of the county, also will be held for two more years by the incumbents. Voters re-elected County Clerk Paula Sollami ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Two polling locations in Mercer County were part of attempts to disrupt Election Day voting across New Jersey on Tuesday morning. Mercer County Executive Dan Benson assured the public that it is safe to go to the polls to cast in-person ballots and denounced threats to polling ...
PRINCETON, NJ — Talk about lowering expectations. Visually, that’s exactly what the Princeton University Art Museum has been doing for the past year. As the new Art Museum building took on its final form and trailers and debris disappeared after four years of construction, a favorite pastime among ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #2 battled back a fire for four hours that engulfed multiple tractor trailers parked at the same Lake Drive location in the overnight hours. The fire company arrived at the building, which was not identified, at approximately 3:20 a.m. on ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – General Election Day 2025 is finally here with East Windsor and Hightstown voters heading to the polls to choose the next Governor, members of the State Legislature; County Clerk; County Commissioners; members of Council; and Board of Education. Throughout New ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – This year’s Dictionary.com Word of the Year isn’t technically a word at all. “6-7,” a phrase with no formal definition, has become a viral inside joke among teens and tweens, echoing through middle and high school hallways across the country.Kristen Syrett, professor and chair of ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Mercer County Equestrian Center is inviting veterans to enjoy a day at the farm on Veterans Day to meet horses and have a memorable hands-on experience. The Equestrian Center is hosting the “Heads Up: Horses Helping Veterans” program between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – When the massive Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Jamaica on October 28, Hightstown resident and restaurant owner, Kenroy Morgan, watched the storm's impact closely. As an immigrant from Jamaica with family still living there, his personal connection has now led him to collecting ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Mercer County motorists should be prepared to detour around the Clarksville Road Bridge while it is closed for repair. Mercer County closed the bridge on November 2 for emergency repairs. Clarksville Road Bridge, also known as County Road 6368) crosses over the Amtrak Rail Live ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Soon after the deaths of high school students Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, Cranford teenagers Charlotte and Cooper Groll started a Change.org petition urging state lawmakers to lower the age at which restraining orders can be filed from 18 to 15. The petition has since garnered ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township Police Department has two new police officers set to join their ranks. At a recent Township Council meeting, Steven Cassidy and Francis Rodriguez were administered the oath of office by Mayor Janice Mironov alongside Chief of Police Jason Hart. Cassidy holds ...
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 October 2025! Hightstown High School Marching Band Caps Off Undefeated Season With NJ State Championship Win: The HHS Marching ...
NEW JERSEY - Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday morning. While everyone will get an extra hour of sleep, the end of Daylight Saving Time means that it will get darker earlier. On Sunday, sunset is set for 4:48 p.m. Each day after that, the sun will set one minute earlier ...
NEWARK, NJ — Heavy rain did not deter hundreds of police officers on Thursday morning from coming to the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart to honor New Jersey’s fallen law enforcement officers – including those who lost their lives in the line of duty, including Newark police Sgt. Joseph ...
NEW JERSEY — As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 800,000 New Jersey residents will be impacted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s announcement that it will not fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting on November 1.According to a news ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ -- St. Anthony of Padua is encouraging children to become more involved with activities during Mass services by serving as “Junior Disciples.” In this role, children in grades 2 through 8 will be able to participate in Mass as Lectors or Ushers and by bringing the offering. St.
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Two men, including one from East Windsor, are facing criminal charges in connection with a strong-arm robbery at a hotel on Route 33.According to the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD), officers responded to a report of a storm-arm robbery at the Windsor Hotel on ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler is urging residents to be safe on Halloween. But, he encouraged families and children to be safe while they're celebrating. Sheriff Kemler issued the below comment to the public about celebrating Halloween:"Halloween night is almost here, so ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — US Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided a large clothing warehouse-distribution center in the Avenel section on Wednesday where an undisclosed number of undocumented workers were reportedly detained.How many is anyone’s guess. ICE has not answered requests for ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Are you ready for a fantastic Friday night Halloween in Hightstown? While Hightstown Police Officers will be in the community enjoying the fun of handing out candy and glow sticks to trick-or-treaters, they will be keeping a close eye on any scary or spooky behavior. That includes ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County, under the leadership of County Executive Dan Benson, is urging residents who are registered in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to beware that benefits made end on November 1, 2025. As previously reported by TAPinto, the federal government has ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – As the 13th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy approaches, the coastal communities of the Jersey Shore reflect both on the profound impact of that storm and the pressing reality of another powerful system bearing down across the Caribbean.When Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012, ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The impact of a proposed data center in East Windsor stirred up questions and answers about its potential impact on the Twin Rivers section of the community at a Tuesday night meeting of the Township Council. A second proposed ordinance that would create light manufacturing did ...
EAST WINDSOR/HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — A newly-released report by U.S. News and World Report ranks public elementary and middle schools in the United States and New Jersey — including in East Windsor and Hightstown.The 2026 Best Elementary and Middle Schools ranking report, released on October 28, is based ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown VFW Post 5700 is hosting their Fall Craft Fair in honor of the upcoming Veterans Day. Attendees while shop for unique and handmade items from a range of small businesses. There also will be breakfast and lunch available, at a cost, during the day. The Veterans Day ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Friends in East Windsor are rallying around the Woods Family who lost their family home in a tragic electrical fire on October 21 by setting up a Go Fund Me to provide financial support as they rebuild their lives. According to the East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #2, they, ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — The Hightstown High School (HHS) Marching Band capped off a historic season with a big win last weekend.The HHS Marching Band took home First Place at the Tournament of Bands New Jersey State Championships on October 25. The band had an impressive score of 90.570 at the ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Three East Windsor residents were involved in a fatal car accident on Sunday evening along Route 33 in the Twin Rivers section of the community. According to the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD), at approximately 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, October 26, officers responded ...