TOP LOCAL News
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
June 4, 2025
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – An East Windsor resident has been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2025 semester at Centenary University. According to an announcement by university President Dale Caldwell, Ed.D. Rey Alam is among the students to achieve this academic success. In order to be named to the ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — Grab your fishing poles and head down to Peddie Lake with the whole family next month for a fun annual event hosted by Hightstown Engine Company No. 1. The 3rd Annual Neal Glackin Fishing Derby is taking place on Saturday, June 7, from 8:30AM to 11:30AM at Peddie Lake.Due to the ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — The community is invited to celebrate the skills and hard work of Hightstown High School's art students at an annual event taking place next week.The 2025 Hightstown High School Art Show is taking place on Thursday, June 5 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM at the school’s Library.Free to ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler is warning about a recent scam that impersonates the New Jersey State Department of Motor Vehicles (NJMVC) via text messages — and is urging residents not to become victims. The NJMVC has received multiple reports of a recent phishing scam that ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown High School softball team is on fire right now. They picked up their sixth win in a row after beating Sayreville 8-1 in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 4 quarterfinals on May 30. The Rams were dominant on both sides of the game. Senior pitcher Kady Olsen was lights ...
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST — If you live in Mercer County, you may be used to noise coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL).JBMDL has released its monthly "Noise Level Calendar" for June 2025 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the ...
STORRS, CT — Three local students have been named to the University of Connecticut’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester.Ethan Dugdale and Kelsey O’Neill of East Windsor, and Isabel Hulme of Hightstown, have earned the achievement, the University announced last week. Students who have made the ...
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 Mount Laurel in May 2025! Hightstown-East Windsor Come Together for 103rd Annual Memorial Day Parade (50+ Photo Gallery!): On a bright and sunny Monday morning, ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Mercer County Executive Dan Benson will deliver his annual “State of the County” address to update residents about progress or initiatives and the plans for the future of Mercer County. According to the event notice, Benson has a “mission to unite our community and a vision of a ...
NEW JERSEY – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has placed three New Jersey counties and 18 cities on their list of “Sanctuary Jurisdictions Defying Federal Immigration Law” released on Friday, May 30. However, the County contends that they have taken no action that would have led to ...
NEW JERSEY – Are black bears simply doing some shopping at area malls or are they now roaming around the area as they come out of hibernation in the warmer months? On Monday, May 26, a black bear was spotted on Quakerbridge Road near the Mercer On One shopping Plaza in Lawrenceville Township. That ...
NEW JERSEY – As many teens are out looking for summer jobs, the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development recently reminded families about how to properly obtain legal working papers. Working papers continue to be processed through the state Department of Labor's website ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – With the New Jersey Primary Election Day coming up on Tuesday, June 10, in person, early voting will be held between Tuesday, June 3 and Sunday, June 8.During this timeframe, registered voters from within Mercer County can cast their ballots at the below locations. Mercer County ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ —The Hightstown High School softball team put on an impressive performance at Mercer County Community College in the Quarterfinals of the NJSIAA Tournament on Friday, May 30, beating Sayreville 8-1. From the start, Hightstown controlled the game and never looked back. Pitcher Kady ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Mercer County budget that sets the financial course for services, programs, and operations for the county of more than 380,000 residents has been officially adopted for the coming fiscal year. The budget was adopted on May 22 in a unanimous vote by the Mercer County Board ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – An East Windsor man has been arrested after a spy camera was located in an area business under the sink in the men's bathroom, according to the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD.)The weekly police blotter released by EWTPD stated that police officers responded to a ...
NEW YORK CITY, NY - In case you missed Fleet Week New York 2025, we were able to capture some of the action which began on May 21, with the iconic Parade of Ships sailing into New York Harbor. Among the vessels leading the procession was the USS New York (LPD 21), a San Antonio-class amphibious ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – State Lawmakers representing the 14th Legislative District – which includes East Windsor and Hightstown – will be holding their inaugural Veterans of NJ Picnic this week. State Senator Linda R. Greenstein and Assembly members Wayne P. DeAngelo and Tennille McCoy (all ...
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce will bring top regional employers together with potential employees at their first job fair. The Chamber says the job fair will help job seekers meet hiring managers face-to-face; learn about open positions; network with regional ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The weekend bridging from May to June will include a group of local events that kick-off on Friday night around East Windsor and Hightstown. Here are some events that we have highlighted on TAPinto East Windsor/Hightstown: HIGHTSTOWN “FUN FRIDAYS” KICK-OFF: The ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – No sooner had the sculpture of the jogger in vintage 1980s tracksuit and matching Nike running shoes been lowered from the delivery truck to the sidewalk than a woman strolling down Albany Street did a double-take. A man in a hoodie did the same thing a few seconds later. So did ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ — East Windsor residents are invited for an afternoon of gardening and community connection at an upcoming event at one of the local schools.The Project Green Club at Melvin Kreps Middle School will be hosting Garden Day on Thursday, June 5, from 3:30PM to 6PM at the school’s ...
HOPEWELL, NJ — A motor vehicle accident that took place earlier this week in Mercer County has claimed the life of a Lenape High School senior and injured two of his classmates.The head-on collision between a Honda Civic and a tractor trailer took place on Tuesday, May 27, just after 12PM on Route ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown High School softball team is rolling into the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA playoffs tournament whent they take the field Friday night at Mercer County Park. After wrapping up an incredible regular season, finishing with a strong 14–6 overall record and 2-2 in ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Cultural Arts Commission is kicking off the summer's “Fun Fridays,” which bring music, food and vendors downtown in the community to come together several times during the warmer months. This summer, Hightstown Fun Fridays will be held on: May 30 - musical guest: ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Mercer County Homicide Task Force (MCHTF) is asking for the public's assistance as they are hunting for a homicide suspect that they consider to be armed and dangerous. According to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office, Alfonso Inestroza (AKA Franquin Inestroza-Martinez) ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Mercer County has once again rescheduled its annual Bike Exchange program with the Boys & Girls Club for this weekend due to inclement weather forecasts that will give a new life for bikes with new riders. The event had been scheduled for April but was canceled due to ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — Those who love yard sales — to both score a treasure or make some extra cash — are in luck.Hightstown’s Annual Borough-Wide Spring Yard sale is taking place on Saturday, May 31, beginning at 8AM and running through the early afternoon.The event is organized and sponsored by ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown High School Parents Association is looking for volunteers to support the after celebration of one of high school's most memorable events – the Prom. This year, the Hightstown High School prom will be held on Friday, June 13. For more than 35 years, the Post-Prom has ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Mercer County Office on Aging wants to hear from area seniors when it comes to their experience with services and what they need more of from the county government. The Mercer County Office on Aging and the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) are partnering for ...