TOP LOCAL News
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
April 25, 2025
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) said late Friday night that an investigation is underway into a bomb threat called into the local Walmart superstore. According to a statement released by EWTPD, at approximately 5:43 p.m., the Walmart, located at 839 Route 130 ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Peter Seligmann, a Rutgers alumnus and an influential voice in conservation, will address the graduates at the university’s 259th anniversary commencement ceremonies on May 18.As founder of Conservation International, Seligmann works with luminaries such as actor Harrison Ford ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – In honor of Arbor Day, the East Windsor Township Environmental Commission is giving out Easter Redbud Tree Seedlings to area residents. This year, Arbor Day was commemorated on Friday, April 25, as a day to recognize the importance of trees to the environment. The Township will ...
TRENTON – Mothers who are breastfeeding their babies can now be exempt from serving jury duty during that time under a new law recently signed by Governor Phil Murphy. “Balancing the demands of motherhood and civic duty can be challenging, especially for new mothers,” said Murphy. “This bill ...
NEW JERSEY- Growing a healthy lawn in a more sustainable manner is better for the environment and can also help reduce maintenance. As a major component of landscapes, they provide living surfaces for play areas and pathways while protecting the soil from erosion and slowing stormwater runoff.When ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — A Peddie School senior has been announced as a winner of a prestigious Corporate-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship. Evan Xu has received a National Merit Bristol Myers Squibb Scholarship, which is awarded annually to the children of active, full-time employees of Bristol Myers ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The last weekend in April 2025 is here with a mixed weather forecast, but there are several things to do close to home! (Did you know the local weather forecast is available right on TAPinto East Windsor/Hightstown?)OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET: East Windsor Township ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Regional School District Hightstown High School After Prom Committee was recently honored by Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members for their work to keep alcohol and dangerous substances away from prom-going students for years. The proclamation came as ...
WARETOWN, NJ — A 19-year-old man has been charged in connection to the wildfires that burned 15,000 acres in Southern Ocean County this week.Joseph Kling of Ocean Township (Waretown) was arrested on Wednesday, April 23 and charged with Aggravated Arson and Arson, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D.
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — The Hightstown First Aid Squad (HFAS) and the Knights of Columbus Hightstown Council 6284 are once again partnering up to host their annual blood drive.The upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive is taking place on Thursday, May 1 from 1PM to 6PM at the Hightstown First Aid Squad building, ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Walmart store is going to look a little bit different soon since it is one of four of the company's stores in New Jersey planned for remodeling and improvements. According to an announcement by the superstore giant on Wednesday, April 23, the East Windsor Walmart ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Area athletes will soon see improvements to East Windsor basketball and tennis courts thanks to the help of state grants. The Township has scored a state grant worth $1.3 million for parks and recreation improvements which will be used to resurface and repair the basketball court ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ — East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov and other local, county and state officials joined together last month to celebrate Women’s History Month.Each March in the United States, Women’s History Month celebrates and honors the contributions of females who have shaped the progress of ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - As of Wednesday morning, April 23, 2025, the fast-moving wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, which started on Tuesday in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area, continues to burn, but significant progress has been made. Here's the latest information from the New ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Enjoy a week on the water close to home this summer with the Aquatic Adventure Camp at Mercer County Park Marina for area teenagers. The one-week camp will offer teens the opportunity to kayak on Lake Mercer and participate in daily excursions. Such daily activities will include ...
TRENTON, NJ - The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) has been putting the pedal to the metal to get drivers to obtain their REAL ID license in keeping with federal requirements that mandate the secure document to fly domestically. Now, in response to the crushing demand, the NJMVC is ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown residents are invited to learn how to conserve water by building their own rain barrels at an educational event scheduled for Saturday. The Hightstown Environmental Commission is hosting its first “Build a Rain Barrel Workshop” held with the help of The Watershed ...
NEW JERSEY – As a sign of respect and reverence, U.S. and New Jersey flags around the state will be lowered to honor of His Holiness Pope Francis following Governor Phil Murphy signing an executive order on Tuesday.“Throughout his life, Pope Francis led with grace and humility,” said Governor ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ — The spring weather means more activity for humans – and black bears.As the temperatures become warmer, New Jersey’s black bear population becomes more active, and the East Windsor Police Department (EWPD) is reminding residents of things they can do to prevent bears from becoming ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Motorists will need to take a detour in downtown Hightstown beginning on Tuesday, April 22, due to the closure of Bank Street. According to a Monday announcement by the Borough of Hightstown, Bank Street will be closed to all traffic between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for three days.
Multifunctional Puzzle Crab toys have been recalled due to the risk of serious injury or death from an ingestion hazard, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.The toy set violates the mandatory federal regulation for magnet toys, posing an ingestion hazard, announced the ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – The newest member of the team behind what will be the state’s first freestanding cancer hospital was asked why he decided to join.“I guess the question is how could I not have come here,” said Ned Groves, matter-of-factly.The wining and dining of the Jack and Sheryl Morris ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township Mayor Janice Mironov and fellow local officials recently welcomed the newest eatery to the community – Playa Bowls. Playa Bowls-East Windsor celebrated their official grand opening on Saturday, April 5 with much fanfare. The well-known store was founded by ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — Save the date for an annual end-of-school-year celebration with the East Windsor Regional School District (EWRSD).The EWRSD will be hosting its end-of-year Parent Advisory Council (PAC) night on Tuesday, May 6 from 5PM to 7PM at the East Windsor Regional School District building, ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Area motorists should prepare for two weeks of possible detours as road construction will be coming to one of East Windsor Township's main roads.According to the Township, the Mercer County Department of Transportation will begin milling and resurfacing of Etra Road (also known ...
NEW JERSEY — As you shop for your Easter and Spring flowers, keep the safety of your furry family members in mind, especially if you have cats in the house.Although beautiful, especially during the Easter and Spring seasons, lilies are poisonous and potentially deadly to cats. All parts of the ...
NEW JERSEY — A new study from personal finance website WalletHub ranks New Jersey as America's 3rd best state for children's healthcare in 2025. WalletHub ranked all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia on a total score based on kids' health & access to healthcare, kids' nutrition, ...
TRENTON, NJ – Flags across New Jersey will be lowered in honor of the four New Jerseyans and hundreds of victims of a tragic roof collapse at a popular club in the Dominican Republic. Under Executive Order No. 385 signed by Acting Governor Tahesha Way U.S. and New Jersey flags will fly at ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – It may just now be feeling like spring, but summer is right around the corner to register children for summer camp. The Rise Summer Academic Enrichment Program provides children with a unique opportunity for parents to engage their children in academic growth ...
NATIONWIDE – Users of the popular injectable medication, Ozempic, used for diabetes and weight loss by millions of Americans should beware of fake products in the marketplace, according to an alert released by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA,)The semaglutide, Ozempic, is manufactured by the ...