TOP LOCAL News
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
October 3, 2025
EAST WINDSOR & HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The first weekend of October is chock-full of events locally and nearby with something fun for almost everyone to enjoy! THE HIGHLIGHT EVENT OF THE WEEKEND: The Annual Hightstown Family Fair that will bring hundreds of residents to Bank Street in downtown ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Borough on Thursday evening alerted customers to a Planned Power Outage that will take place on Friday morning in parts of the community. The Borough says they have been notified that JCP&L (Jersey Central Power & Light) will conduct a Planned Power Outage ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A Philly man is now facing criminal charges for stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from a Burlington store, according to the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD.) The Department says that on July 24, 2025 officers were called to the Burlington store located ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The unofficial opening of the fall season in the community is happening on Saturday at the Hightstown Family Fair The annual event is hosted by the Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society to bring together the community and showcase artisans, craters, local organizations, kids ...
CRANFORD, NJ — A 17-year-old Garwood boy has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with a crash that killed two juvenile girls in Cranford earlier this week, authorities announced Wednesday.Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Cranford Police Chief Matthew ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Area residents gathered at the Hightstown Firehouse on Monday, September 29, to hear from a panel of Mercer County officials about the future plans for the East Ward Avenue Bridge, locally known as Peddie Lake Bridge. The bridge has been closed to vehicle traffic since 2022 after ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Another group of water hydrants will be flushed in Hightstown on Thursday as part of the water improvement system project. The streets where water hydrants will be flushed on Thursday are Manlove Avenue, Franklin Street, Farr Avenue, and East Ward Street. Surrounding areas may ...
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 September 2025! Hightstown Celebrates 100th Birthday of Beloved Lifelong Resident Joe Beely: Joseph “Joe” Beely called Hightstown ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Members of the National Guard and Reserves who are preparing to transition out of the Armed Forces can learn about benefits available to them at an upcoming “Transition Benefits Workshop.”The Transition Benefits Workshop will be held Sunday, October 5 from 8AM to 12:30PM at the ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Knights of Columbus in Hightstown are partnering with the American Red Cross to hold a Thursday afternoon Blood Drive that could save lives. Donors will receive a $10 Gift Card from Amazon.The Blood Drive will be held by Knights of Columbus Hightstown Council 6284 at the ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Regional School District (EWRSD) is going back to the drawing board to find a new principal for Hightstown High School. During their meeting on Monday, September 29, Board of Education members voted to take back the Hightstown High School principal job offer that ...
NEW JERSEY – During a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation to require the State Board of Education to incorporate Latino and Hispanic history in K-12 school curriculum. The Administration says the law is an effort to ensure that New Jersey’s students ...
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST — A lockdown at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) has been lifted following reports of an active shooter on the installation. JBMDL was locked down shortly before 11AM on Tuesday, September 30.“THERE IS A LOCKDOWN AT JBMDL. ALL PERSONNEL ARE TO LOCKDOWN UNTIL ...
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ – There are some stories that are a little bit odd in New Jersey! This is one of those stories! Police in Monroe Township, Middlesex County are looking for the owner of a pig that they found in an unspecified part of the community. In a post on Facebook, the Monroe Township ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) issued a warning to the public to beware of a telephone scam that makes false claims about jury duty. The EWTPD says that the scammers pose as members of law enforcement or the court system who claim that the recipient has ...
NEW JERSEY – President Trump and Congress are facing a deadline of September 30 to pass a budget or face shutting down the federal government, which could impact not only agencies and workers, but small businesses across the country. As a result, Congressman Herb Conaway (NJ-3) has introduced ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – An evening call to the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) led to the arrest of a man charged with drunk driving as well as possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia.According to the EWTPD, officers responded to a call for service at the Home Depot located at 739 ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Another week…another set of streets that will experience water hydrant flushing in Hightstown. According to the Borough, water hydrants on Wycoff's Mill Road and Echantment will be flushing on Monday, September 29, which will affect customers on those streets and surrounding areas.
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Sprouts Farmers Market continues to set down roots in Mercer County with the recent approval by the East Windsor Planning Board for a new store on 72 Princeton Hightstown Road. As previously reported by TAPinto East Windsor/Hightstown, Sprouts will be located in the East Windsor ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The City of Long Branch has been busy at work on the new pier that Mayor Pallone and the City Council pledged to bring back to restore a part of the city’s history. The pier will once again serve as a popular destination for people of all ages, with beautiful views, smooth ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — As the film industry keeps looking to New Jersey for shooting locations, Plainfield continues getting in on the action. This week, a Netflix production is transforming the old Courier News building on Park Avenue for an upcoming shoot.Passersby can see the building has been given ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A Lawrence Township man has been arrested and charged for a hit-and-run in South Brunswick Township. Carlos Romero-Garcia, age 40, has been charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Serious Bodily Injury, Endangering an Injured Victim, and Assault by Auto.On Sunday, ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey has promoted a 23-year veteran prosecutor to lead the county's major crimes investigative team. James M. Scott III has been named Deputy First Assistant Prosecutor (DFAP) who will expand his responsibilities beyond prosecuting ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The woman convicted of killing New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster in East Brunswick in 1973 has died in Cuba. The Cuban Foreign Ministry announced on Friday the death of Joanne Chesimard, born Joanne Deborah Byron. She had a number of aliases, including Assata Shakur."On ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — While December may seem far away, organizers of the annual Bordentown Regional Middle School PTO Holiday Bazaar are seeking crafters and vendors for the 2025 event.This year’s event will take place on Saturday, December 6 from 9AM to 3PM at Bordentown Regional Middle School (BRMS) ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Two Newark men are facing criminal charges after attempting to steal cooking oil at an IHOP restaurant, according to the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD.)The Department says that, around 12:06 a.m. on September 17, an officer observed two men behind the IHOP ...
EAST WINDSOR & HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The first weekend of fall is here ! Enjoy a busy weekend around the area this last weekend in September. Here are a variety of events to consider attending: MERCER COUNTY BOOK FESTIVAL: The Mercer County Library System is holding their inaugural Book Festival ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A pair of Mercer County residents have been arrested and face criminal charges after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise at Walmart, according to the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD.)The E. Windsor police made the arrests on September 20 after ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A South Brunswick woman has been charged with uploading child sexual abuse materials to the internet, according to Mercer County Prosecutors. Patricia Figueroa, age 43, from Monmouth Junction, was arrested and released pending a future court appearance.Prosecutors say the ...
FIELDSBORO/BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Three events in Fieldsboro and Bordentown City on Sunday will celebrate the life of one of America's earliest female poets — and one of our area's important historical figures.The Annis Boudinot Stockton Poetry Festival will be taking place on Sunday, September 28 ...