TOP LOCAL News
By JANEL“JAYCEE" MILLER
October 27, 2025
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The 2025 average State Assessment Test scores in the East Windsor Regional School District were, in some instances, still below the New Jersey average for that year. A report shows progress has been made though on other fronts in the district regarding these tests, ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Looking forward to Halloween but not the avalanche of treats and the sugar crash? The Mercer County Library System is holding a virtual forum to help families enjoy the holiday in a slightly healthier way. The Healthy Halloween Habits virtual cooking class will help families ...
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 ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey officials are urging parents and guardians to talk to the young drivers in their family about the importance of safety behind the wheel.New Jersey marked National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 19 through 25, 2025. It is coordinated with the U.S. National Highway Traffic ...
NEWARK, NJ — Former President Barack Obama is coming here to boost voter support for Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill in the final days of her contentious Garden State governor’s race against Republican Jack Ciattarelli.Meanwhile, President Donald Trump fired off a post on his social media ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Motorists should expect delays when traveling on I-295 southbound on Friday afternoon after two separate accidents have forced the shut down of lanes.According to 511nj.org, a crash on I-295 southbound that occurred shortly after 2:40PM north of Exit 57 has closed the right ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) is seeking the public's assistance identifying a suspect in a home burglary. According to the EWTPD, between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, a residence on Twin Rivers Drive North was allegedly burglarized. The ...
NEW JERSEY — For many New Jersey voters weighing their choice for governor in the Nov. 4 general election, the high cost of living is the key factor, and both Republican Jack Ciatterelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill have offered specific plans to make living in the Garden State less expensive. But ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office provided an update late Thursday on the status of the investigation of a police officer involved shooting, which occurred just two days earlier at an abandoned house in East Windsor. On Tuesday, October 21, East Windsor Township Police ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township recently signed a shared services agreement with Hopewell Township for the oversight of a health officer. Under the agreement, Hopewell Township's Health Officer Gary Dorsi will also serve in the same role for East Windsor for one year. A statement from ...
A limited number of Ben's Original Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice products are being recalled due to the possible presence of small, naturally occurring stones originating from the rice farm, announced the FDA. These small stones pose possible risk of oral ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – There's a lot going around this last weekend in October in or around East Windsor, Hightstown or the nearby area. Some items are fun, some clear out the clutter, and others are just good to know about. Here's our compiled list of things to do: Mercer County Cross ...
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 ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The public got its first peek Wednesday night at concept plans for H3 – a 42-story building that represents the third stage of the HELIX project that promises to reshape the New Brunswick skyline, transform the city’s downtown area and impact the region’s economy.H3 will be built ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Continue your celebration leading up to Halloween with a party hosted by the American Legion Post 148 on Saturday. The Halloween Party will be held on Saturday, October 25 between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m at the American Legion Post located at 895 Route 130 in East Windsor. The ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Social media posts by a candidate for Hightstown Borough Council have stirred up controversy in the waning weeks of the 2025 election cycle resulting in calls from him to exit the race.A public letter from Hightstown Democratic Municipal Committee Chair Matt Morgan to his ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) is warning state residents that critical safety net benefits through the SNAP and WIC programs could end if the federal government shutdown goes into November.The Fall 2025 federal government shutdown, which began on October 1, 2025, is ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — A beloved Bordentown City tradition is set to take place this weekend. The 2025 Bordentown Halloween Parade will be taking place on Sunday, October 26 starting at 2PM. The rain date is November 2.Sponsored annually by Consolidated Fire Association, the 2025 Parade's Grand ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County is once again holding a community forum to shine a light on bias, prejudice and stereotypes facing the LGBTQIA+ community. The event, which is hosted by the Mercer County Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, will feature a presentation by Dave D'Amico, chief investigator of ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township is holding a pair of free rabies clinics for dogs and cats in the community. Pet owners will be required to provide documentation of a previous rabies vaccination to receive a vaccination for a three-year duration. Without it, vaccinations that only last ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Redevelopment was the topic of the day at the recent East Windsor Township Planning Board meeting. A majority of the township planning board ordinances adopted during the October 20 determined that two redevelopment plans were "consistent" with the township's master plan, which ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office (MCPO) is investigating a police-involved shooting that occurred midday on Tuesday, October 21 at an abandoned house in East Windsor Township. According to the Prosecutor's Office, the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) received ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — One of Bordentown City's most popular events that attracts both residents and visitors alike is returning early next month.The Bordentown Historical Society (BHS) will be presenting its Fall House Tour on Saturday, November 8 from 1 to 5PM.Have you ever wanted to take a peek ...
NEW JERSEY — The governor’s race may be getting most of the media attention ahead of the Nov. 4 general election, but every one of the 80 seats in the General Assembly is up for grabs, and experts say some of the district races are set to be highly competitive.Democrats are solidly in control, with ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown Borough has set their 2025 leaf collection schedule for the community as the trees begin to change color and shed. The Hightstown Public Works says that leaves must be placed curbside and should be in compliance with statewide stormwater regulations that require leaves ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township is encouraging local residents to safely get rid of unused and expired prescription medications by disposing of them during “Operation Medicine Cabinet” on Saturday. The program is a national effort supported by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – If you've lived in Hightstown during Halloween you know that the hot spot for trick-or-treating is Stockton Street. So, to help those residents and businesses have plenty of candy for visitors, Downtown Hightstown is helping collect candy to make sure there is plenty to go ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Children will get to start their Halloween celebration early with a music concert at the Hickory Corner Library with musician Tim Hoh. In the program geared toward children under the age of 4, Mr. Tim will sing a variety of Halloween songs. The kids will then trick or treat for ...
HIGHTSTOWN - EAST WINDSOR, NJ – From September 6 through October 3, the Hightstown High School football program suffered five consecutive losses against very tough opposition on the gridiron.But instead of hanging their heads in defeat and blaming someone else for the losses, the Rams stayed united ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Candidates for the Hightstown Borough Council seeking to be elected in November faced off in a virtual hosted forum hosted by the League of Women Voters (LWV) to discuss the issues facing the small and dynamic community. There are four candidates seeking two seats on the ...