TOP LOCAL News
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
June 10, 2025
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County is mourning the loss of one of its longest-serving public officials – former Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes – who passed away at the age of 68.Hughes, the son of the late Governor Richard Hughes, was first elected to the (then known as) Mercer County Board of ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill designed to prevent incidents of public unrest – and punish those responsible - was signed into law on June 2 by Governor Phil Murphy. Assembly bill A4652, sponsored by Assemblyman Dan Hutchison and Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, delivers a targeted response to the growing trend ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — The Borough of Hightstown is currently looking to get “film ready” — and residents can help.HIghtstown is currently applying for certification under the New Jersey Film Ready Program, an initiative launched by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission which allows ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — Two Peddie School seniors have been announced as winners of prestigious National Merit Scholarships. Arjun Chityala and Ananya Hari have earned College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships according to a June 4 announcement by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The awards ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – To show support for the diverse Mercer County population, County Executive Dan Benson and the Mercer County Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs announced the first-ever Mercer County Equality Gala. The County called it a “landmark event celebrating visibility, progress, and the power of ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey voters will visit the polls on Tuesday, for a gubernatorial primary election that’s drawing the highest campaign spending in Garden State history, exceeding $122 million. Voters will choose from a field of six Democrats and five Republicans. Each party’s winner will face off ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA) will be hosting a Retirement Seminar in Bordentown this week to help members of the military prepare for their transition out of active duty service. At the half-day seminar, a Veterans Service Officer will be present to ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Board of Education has removed Vice President Deepa Karthik from the policy committee and the education committee due to her social media posts regarding Halal Food. The board announced its decision and listened to public comments for an hour during a ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Roadway improvements are underway on one of East Windsor's busiest streets - Dutch Neck Road. According to East Windsor Township, a grant worth $1,382,968 was awarded by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to improve the roadway and other related engineering work.
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Many positive things have recently happened or are about to happen in East Windsor; however, a decision by one of its municipal neighbors causes some concern, East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov said during her State of East Windsor Township address. “East Windsor is in a very ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Twelve-year-old Samantha Zarski lost her battle with cancer on March 13. Sammie, as she was known by her family and friends, had a smile and an energy that could light up a room. On May 21, Zarski would have celebrated her 13th birthday. To remember and celebrate the young girl, who ...
WEST WINDSOR, N.J. — The Mercer County Cultural Festival was a huge hit. With so many vendors and food trucks coming, it was hard not to try a little bit of everything. Despite a soggy sky and off‑and‑on showers throughout the day, hundreds of residents showed up at Mercer County Park, proving that ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – The Hightstown Rams’ postseason run came to a close on Friday, as they fell to Hunterdon Central 10-0 in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 4 championship game. After winning seven straight games and riding serious momentum into the final, Hightstown couldn’t overcome Hunterdon ...
NEWARK, NJ — New Jersey households, newly burdened with higher electricity costs, will receive $100 to $250 credits from the state, parceled over six months, to help pay the bills, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday in Newark.Typical households will receive $16.60 per month from July-December.
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — Enjoy a night of good food and live music performed by the talented music teachers and students of Hightstown High School.Hightstown High School Performing Arts is hosting a Live Music fundraiser at Tavern on the Lake on Thursday, June 12.From 5PM to 9PM, 15 percent of sales at ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City Mayor Jennifer Sciortino is inviting couples to be married in one of the City’s historic buildings as part of Bordentown’s 5th Annual Pride and Community Day Celebration taking place later this month.The weddings will be taking place at Old City Hall during the ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Three suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with shoplifting incidents at the local Shoprite grocery store and Home Depot store, according to the weekly police blotter released by the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD.)On May 26, police officers ...
WEST WINDSOR, N.J. — Veterans, families, and community members gathered at Mercer County Park for the first annual Veterans Picnic hosted by representatives of the 14th Legislative District - State Senator Linda Greenstein and Assembly members Wayne DeAngelo and Tennille McCoy. The event was packed ...
NATIONWIDE – Popular snacks – Casa Mamita Churro Bites Filled with Chocalate Hazelnut Cream – sold at Aldi grocery stores have been recalled out of concern about undeclared ingredients that could affect those with allergies or severe sensitivity to milk. According to a recall announcement by the ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the Hamilton and Robbinsville police departments will battle it out for a good cause – the Miracle League of Mercer County – in the upcoming 3rd Annual Charity Softball game sponsored by Friendly’s of Robbinsville.The seven-inning softball game will be a challenge between ...
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that would expand the scope of New Jersey's existing human trafficking laws has advanced in the State Senate. The bill, S-1989, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal unanimously passed the Senate on June 2 by a 38-0 vote. The legislation expands the definition ...
EAST WINDSOR-HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Looking for something interesting or inspiring to do this weekend? You're in luck. We have put together a list of events to keep you busy! Some of the local events going on this weekend in and around East Windsor and Hightstown are: Operation K-9 Beethoven – Start the ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission is coming back to the community to help residents apply for their REAL ID licenses, according to a Thursday announcement by East Windsor Mayor Mironov and the Township Council. In addition to READ ID application processing, the mobile units ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Enjoy a Saturday in the park experiencing the diverse populations of the region at the 13th Annual Cultural Festival and Food Truck Rally. During the day-long event, there will be live music and dance performances, traditional art demonstrations, heritage artisans, a Biergarten, ...
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Hundreds of job-seekers filled a large atrium at Rider University on Tuesday afternoon for the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce's job fair.This was the first time that the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce held a job fair. It came to be at the request of ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — One of the most popular annual events to take place in Bordentown City is happening this weekend. The Bordentown Historical Society's 2025 History in Bloom Garden Tour will be taking place on Saturday, June 7 from 11AM to 4PM throughout Bordentown City. The rain date for the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Hightstown Rams softball team just kept rolling in the NJSIAA playoffs with a critical win on Wednesday, sending them to the finals.The lady Rams knocked off the East Brunswick Bears 1-0 on Wednesday, June 4, in the Central Jersey Group 4 semifinals, punching their ticket ...
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka filed a lawsuit Tuesday morning against Alina Habba, interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, and Ricky Patel, special agent in charge at Homeland Security Investigations, charging they subjected him to false arrest and malicious prosecution on May 9 outside the ...
NEW JERSEY – Two food recalls were announced that could affect area residents.Beef StewOn Wednesday, May 28 Hormel Foods Corporation issued a recall of “canned beef stew.”The “Dinty Moore BEEF STEW with BEST BY FEB 2028 and lot code T02045 printed on the can, though there may be an additional ...
EAST WINDSOR/HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has issued a “Code Orange” Air Quality Alert for Mercer County and many other parts of New Jersey, effective Wednesday, June 4 through 12AM on Thursday, June 5.A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air ...