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By MELINDA MYERS
May 24, 2026
Make it fun and convenient to add some homegrown flavor to cookouts, garden parties and meals. Grow a few herbs in containers on a patio, deck or balcony. Set a pot near the grill and fill it with favorite grilling herbs. Include some barbeque Rosemary known for its especially good flavor and ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Borough Police Department (HPD) has issued a reminder for residents and visitors traveling to and through the town on Monday, May 25 that certain roads will be closed for the Memorial Day Parade. According to the police department, roads throughout Hightstown will be ...
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey General Assembly on Monday unanimously passed two bills sponsored by a legislator representing Bordentown that are aimed at easing financial burdens for veterans and military families by reducing barriers to professional licensing and employment opportunities.“Veterans ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – In commemoration of Memorial Day, Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello is once again honoring those who served our country by providing veterans ID cards free of charge until Friday, May 29.Normally, the cost is $20 for Mercer County resident; $15 for a Mercer senior ...
NEW JERSEY – With increased congestion on the roadways and waterways for Memorial Day weekend due to travelers heading to the shore, parks, lakes, and family gatherings, the New Jersey State Police is making safety a top priority by increasing patrols. In addition to regularly scheduled patrols, ...
Princeton, NJ — “Photography is an adventure just as life is an adventure.” ~ Harry CallahanThe quote from photographer Harry Callahan (not to be confused with the same-named fictional San Francisco detective made popular by Clint Eastwood in movies like “Dirty Harry” and “Magnum Force”) perfectly ...
HIGHTSTOWN - EAST WINDSOR, NJ – They say it takes a village to help raise a family. For (ret.) Colonel Albert Grupper, he says it takes a family's support to help a member of the military during their decades-long public service. Col. Grupper, who has been selected to serve as the Grand Marshall of ...
TRENTON, NJ — Bipartisan legislation to honor a South Jersey singer who was killed in 2016 has advanced in the New Jersey Legislature.The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee advanced the bill, SJR-137, on May 18. Sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) and Senator Latham Tiver ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ –The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office is looking for individuals seeking a meaningful career in public service by joining their Communications Unit as a dispatcher.Under the leadership of Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler, the office is looking for motivated, detail-oriented ...
TRENTON, NJ – When the Trenton Ironhawks take the ice at Cure Arena for their inaugural hockey season, they will do so under a National Hockey League (NHL) affiliation agreement with the New York Islanders. As previously reported by TAPinto East Windsor/Hightstown, the team will play at the CURE ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Two East Windsor men are facing criminal charges, including Driving Under the Influence (DUI), following a pair of police stops in the Township during the early morning hours of the same day.According to the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD), at approximately 5:40 ...
NEW JERSEY — With temperatures expected to climb into the mid-90s this week and Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, New Jerseyans are being reminded to use water wisely as drought conditions continue across the state.Gov. Mikie Sherrill has emphasized the need for continued ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Job seekers should brush up their resume and practice their networking skills to prepare to attend the annual Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce's Job Fair. During the 2025 job fair, hundreds of job seekers and more than 50 businesses connected during the ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – An individual driving an E-Bike has suffered serious injuries following a collision with a pick-up truck in the heart of the downtown area of the community, according to the Hightstown Police Department (HPD.)According to a release by the Department, at approximately 4:55 p.m. on ...
EAST WINDSOR – HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for much of New Jersey, including East Windsor and Hightstown that will be in effect until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. According to the National Weather Services office in ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Two Hightstown-based non-profit agencies – Rise and Higher Up – have earned grants from the Princeton Area Community Foundation to support their summer programs working with local youth. “Summer should be a season of opportunity, not a season of loss. It’s a time for exploration ...
NEW JERSEY, NJ – The FBI Newark announced on May 18, 2026 that a reward of up to $50,000 is now being offered for information leading to the arrest of Nazeer Hameed, who they believe is connected to the 2017 murders of a Burlington County mother and her 6-year-old son. According to the FBI, Hameed ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ —Hightstown High School is celebrating the achievements of one of its Class of 2026 graduating senior-athletes. Javien Carter has been chosen as Hightstown High School's 2026 NJSIAA Scholar-Athlete. Carter and other student-athletes from each NJSIAA member school throughout New ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Neurodiverse students and their families can enjoy a fun night out at an event taking place this week. Bordentown SPARTAN Bootcamp will be hosting its 3rd Annual Neurodiversity Celebration Event on Friday, May 22 from 6PM to 7PM at Friendship Fields, located at 455 Ward ...
NEW JERSEY – A heat advisory is in effect for Tuesday, May 19 to Wednesday, May 20 for much of New Jersey, including the East Windsor and Hightstown area, which is experiencing a heat wave. The U.S. National Weather Service based in Philadephia/Mount Holly says that temperatures will reach into the ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township Mayor Janice Mironov and members of the township council recently came together to formally celebrate the allocation of $2 million in federal funding secured by Congressman Herb Conaway (NJ-3) to use toward the design and construction of the Probasco Road ...
EAST WINDSOR – HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The East Windsor Regional School District (EWRSD) is hiring individuals to fill a wide range of positions in the classroom, in the administration, and in support positions for the 2026-2027 school year. The regional district serves approximately 5,000 students who ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township will be increasing police patrols as part of the statewide "Click It or Ticket" campaign to ensure that drivers and passengers are properly using seat belts and child restraints.The Township has received a $7,000 grant from the New Jersey Division of Highway ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – A new K-9 team is ready to get to work in Mercer County!In a Monday morning message, Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler praised the graduation of Sheriff's K-9 Officer Terry King and "K-9 Shadow", who recently graduated from the New Jersey State Police Canine Training Academy ...
TRENTON, NJ — Recognizing that early intervention is critical when treating sepsis, the Assembly Health Committee on May 11 advanced Bill A1950, known as the “Stop Sepsis Act”, following testimony from individuals who shared stories of their own personal experiences with the condition. The ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township has announced Linda Moore as the 2026 winner of the annual "Sylvia Weiss Senior Citizen Award for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer" in honor of her decades of service in the community. Moore was the first female mayor of East Windsor Township and served ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office is looking to add staff members to their team through entry-level administrative support positions. The Office is looking to fill Clerk 1 and Clerk 1 (Bilingual – Spanish/English) positions that require the qualified candidates to be able ...
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that would eliminate the use of census-based funding for certain special education aid under New Jersey's school funding law has advanced in the New Jersey State Senate. S-1767, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal, was approved by the Senate Education ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey residents who use e-bikes and e-scooters in the state should be aware of significant new regulations now in effect that are aimed at improving safety and accountability on local roads.According to guidance shared by local law enforcement, the updated rules introduce new ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Motorist should prepare for detours with work beginning on Monday, May 18 on Windsor-Perrineville Road and Imlaystown Road (County Route 630), according to East Windsor Township. Over the course of 10 business days, weather permitting, Mercer County is expected to begin milling ...