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By TAPINTO MOUNT LAUREL
May 15, 2026
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, the New Jersey State Police, and the Division of Criminal Justice announced on Friday, May 15 criminal charges filed against 13 individuals accused of operating a human trafficking ring in Central and South Jersey. “The physical and ...
EAST WINDSOR-- HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – May is flying by so be sure to stop and enjoy the weekend at a range of events in Hightstown and East Windsor and around the area! Remembr to add your organization's events to our Community Calendar BY CLICKING HERE.Check out what's happening the weekend of May 16 - ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – A student at The Peddie School has earned a prestigious National Merit Scholarship to be used toward their higher education experience. Tevin Zhou has earned a $2,500 scholarship through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation's own funds. He intends to study Academia during his ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown Borough is looking to make way for appropriate use and development of two prime properties in the downtown section of town.At the Hightstown Planning Board meeting on Monday, March 12 resolutions were approved that direct the borough’s planner to explore whether or not ...
BELMAR, NJ – One of the Jersey Shore’s most anticipated annual traditions returns this coming weekend as the 38th Annual New Jersey Seafood Festival takes over Silver Lake Park at Ferruggiaro Park in Belmar.Running from Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17, the longtime festival will once again ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The countdown is on for the annual Hightstown Memorial Day Parade and Community Celebration that kicks off the summer season in the area! Hightstown Borough and the Hightstown Memorial Day Parade Committee are ready to lead the community in honoring the brave men and women who made ...
EAST WINDSOR- HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – For the third time in recent months, an East Windsor Regional School District parent urged officials to adopt a policy allowing families to opt students out of certain school-issued technology devices. Area resident James Avallone addressed the EWRSD Board of ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Congressman Herb Conaway (NJ-3) stood before a crowd of more than 100 at the American Legion Post in East Windsor on Monday evening, May 11 to hear directly from constituents. While he gave brief opening remarks, the majority of the evening was an opportunity for attendees to ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Area residents are invited to learn more about the “Mercer in Motion Master Plan” at an Open House where staff will share concepts about transportation, accessibility, and connections across Mercer County. Attendees also will be able to pose questions and present ideas about ways ...
ROXBURY, NJ — A much-anticipated federal court hearing on the state and township’s effort to halt a proposed immigration detention facility in Ledgewood was canceled Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agreed to pause conversion work at the site and conduct an environmental ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – “We Hear You.” That is the message that the East Windsor Township mayor and council wanted to send to the public at their meeting on Tuesday, May 12, when an ordinance was introduced to pause creation of data centers in the community. According to research sources, data centers ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The East Windsor Regional School District proudly announced recently that 18 students from Hightstown High School have been chosen to participate in the 2026 Mercer County Teen Arts Festival. As selected participants, the students will each have a piece of their work displayed as ...
TRENTON, NJ – For one night only, the Fighting Finches baseball team will take over the Trenton Thunder field to benefit the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey as a special partnership during the 2026 baseball season.The Fighting Finches will make their 2026 debut in a special event on ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ -- Mercer County will once again be honoring area residents who gave their lives to defend the freedom of America during their annual Memorial Day Ceremony. The Annual Mercer County Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 24, 206 in the Field of Honor ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Brunswick Hills OBGYN has been a part of many women's healthcare journey for many years. It opened its doors in 1996 in East Brunswick and also has a location in Hillsborough. Many women had and currently have obstetric and gynecological care ongoing at both locations. So, it ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Two Hightstown High School (HHS) teams are heading to the Garden State eSports Spring 2026 finals to compete against teams from around the state. The Hightstown eSports teams will be competing in the Garden State eSports (GSE) during the State Finals in the High School Rocket ...
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Mercer/Middlesex) is pushing legislation to protect rideshare users by requiring potential drivers to disclose any past sexual misconduct investigations when applying to work for such a company. The legislation, Senate Bill 1249 (S-1249), would require ...
JAMESBURG, NJ – The Jamesburg Police Department is looking for the public's assistance in gathering information regarding a fatal overnight accident. According to the Jamesburg Police Department, a fatal motor vehicle accident occurred at 1:26 a.m. on Sunday, May 10, 2025 on Forsgate Drive at the ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the Mercer County Rapid Response Task Force joined forces with the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and State Preparedness (NJOHSP) on April 30, 2026 to conduct a comprehensive active shooter drill to put the skills to the test. Members of the respective first ...
NEW JERSEY - Utz Quality Foods, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of certain Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips sold nationwide due to possible Salmonella contamination, announced the FDA.The company said the recall was issued after it was notified that a seasoning containing dry milk powder, ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #1 is looking for individuals who want to join in serving and protecting the community. Founded in 1969, the Company is currently looking for volunteers to join the squad as firefighters and support personnel. They say that volunteers will ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Advay Jain is a typical three-year-old. He loves dinosaurs, strawberries, trying new fruits and drawing. Like most little brothers, he idolizes his big sister Avya and he is a published author. This March his children's book, Dino Learns Not to Waste Food, was published by ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The township and the state this week forcefully disputed federal claims that a proposed immigration detention facility in a Ledgewood warehouse would have limited local impacts, telling a judge the project needs to immediately be halted.Roxbury Township Attorney Anthony Bucco and ...
UPDATE: The Roundtable has been rescheduled due to scheduling conflicts.MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Veterans from around Mercer County are invited to participate in the Military and Veterans Mental Health Roundtable Discussion with colleagues from the Armed Services. The roundtable is being promoted as a ...
EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – Librarians from the Hickory Corner Branch and Twin Rivers Libraries in East Windsor Township were recently honored by Mayor Janice Mironov in commemoration of National Library Week.The annual event, which took place between April 19 and April 25, recognized the theme ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — An online fundraiser has been created to support the family of a 15-year-old Mount Laurel teen who died after being hit by a car this weekend.Jude Gill was struck at about 8:30PM on the 1400 block of Church Street on Sunday, May 3 and was transported to Cooper Hospital for ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) announced on Friday, May 8 that two New Jersey residents are being monitored after receiving details that they were potentially exposed to hantavirus. NJDOH says they were notified by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – It's that time of year again for local senior citizens to share their art talent with the community at the annual Mercer County Senior Citizen Art Show. The annual show is a partnership between the Mercer County Division of Culture & Heritage and the Mercer County Office on ...
EAST WINDSOR – HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Looking for something fun to do with your family this weekend for Mother's Day or just an enjoyable day out? Consider the following events in and around East Windsor & Hightstown to consider! And remember to add your local organization's events to our Community ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The annual Hightstown Porchfest will bring musical performances throughout the community throughout the afternoon of Saturday, May 9, 2026. Six different bands will be performing during Porchfest this year at staggered times and Hightstown locations as follows:12:00 p.m. to 12:45 ...