TOP LOCAL News
By KRISTIN ANTONELLO
April 2, 2025
EAST WINDSOR, NJ — The East Windsor Police Department (EWPD) is seeking the public's help with its investigation into a home burglary that took place in the early morning hours on Wednesday. According to a statement by the Department, officers responded to a report of a residential burglary in ...
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST — Military officials are alerting members of the public about a flurry of activity that they may notice taking place in and around Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) throughout the first half of this month. JBMDL will be conducting “various exercises” from ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Get ready for the newest eatery to open its doors in East Windsor –Playa Bowls – that offers a menu of smoothies, plant and fruit-based bowls, juices, and cold brews. Playa Bowls-East Windsor will celebrate their official grand opening on Saturday, April 5, beginning at 11:00 ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — The community is invited to enjoy two upcoming Easter Egg Hunts at the Hightstown Memorial Library Branch.Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association, the events are taking place on Friday, April 11 at 3PM and Monday, April 14 at 2PM.Children ages 3 through 8 are invited to ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ — 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 April 2025 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the Base. The calendar ...
EAST WINDSOR/HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — While a new month — and year — 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 March 2025!$20k Lottery Ticket Sold at Hightstown Gas Station: One driver who may have stopped to fill up their gas ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown residents with experience in urban planning and sustainability are coming together to create New Jersey’s first cohousing community that will merge “collaborative living with intentional design.”The proposed Rock Brook CoHousing Community is aimed at addressing the need ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County is hosting an upcoming presentation to provide information about the LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Curriculum Mandate in accordance with New Jersey state law.The session will provide insight into how schools can support LGBTQIA+ youth, the role of families and communities in ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) announced Monday afternoon that an arrest had been made in the fires that occurred on Mercer Street earlier in the morning. According to the EWTPD, officers responded to a call at approximately 7: 32 a.m. on a report of a fire ...
NATIONWIDE – Approximately 16,200 units of Woolite Delicates Detergent has been recalled due to rise of exposure to bacteria, announced Reckitt. The recalled product was sold exclusively on Amazon.com.The recalled products can contain Pseudomonas species bacteria, including Pseudomonas oleovorans, ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ — East Windsor elementary school students can show off their creativity through a contest sponsored by East Windsor Township in honor of Earth Day.East Windsor Township’s Clean Communities Committee is sponsoring a Recycling Poster Contest for all East Windsor elementary school ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township issued an alert to residents early Monday morning to avoid Mercer Street due to a structure fire. Specifically, the road is closed from Airport Drive down Mercer Street to the Hightstown border. The alert noted that East Windsor police and fire personnel are ...
NEW JERSEY -- In an effort to engage directly with constituents, Congressman Herb Conaway (NJ-3) recently hosted a virtual town hall where he answered questions and gave his thoughts on the current administration.The questions posed by listeners covered concerns about the actions of DOGE (the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Seated at the Westfield Community Center and flanked by caregivers, seniors and residents with disabilities affected by proposed cuts to Medicaid, Gov. Phil Murphy repeatedly drummed a message that seemed focused on an absent audience member, Representative Tom Kean Jr. “I don’t ...
Growing cilantro is easy, but this cool-weather herb quickly flowers and goes to seed as temperatures rise. This can be frustrating as some vegetables typically combined with cilantro, like tomatoes and peppers, ripen during the warmer summer months. Try making multiple plantings, using all parts ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township Mayor Janice Mironov honored local, county and state officials in commemoration of Women's History month with a proclamation acknowledging the contributions of women to the community. The Proclamation recognizes and celebrates "the accomplishments and ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – New Brunswick Public School District officials have yanked a social studies assignment that asked high school students to assess the case of a pro-Palestinian student activist who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last month.In a statement provided ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ — The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) is detailing the events that led to a three-car crash on Route 33 and Twin Rivers Drive on Thursday afternoon.According to a statement released by the EWTPD, officers responded to the intersection of Route 33 and Twin Rivers ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Beginning on Monday, March 31, milling and resurfacing will start on North Main Street in East Windsor Township causing detours for motorists. According to the Township, the Mercer County Department of Transportation will undertake the road construction on North Main Street, also ...
TRENTON, NJ — East Windsor and Hightstown residents can safely dispose of their unused medication at an annual event being hosted by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office.The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 25 from 10AM to 2PM at the ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The School Board reviewed important student performance analysis and made key changes to policies to foster student safety.At the March 24 meeting, Assistant Superintendent Sandy Small provided a detailed update on student progress, highlighting growth in kindergarten literacy ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Library is getting ready to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with members of the community on Friday.Eid al-Fitr celebrates the month-long fasting of Ramadan observed by members of the Muslim faith. The Hightstown Library will be holding its Eid Celebration on Friday, March 28, ...
NEWARK, NJ — CivicsNJ, a new, non-partisan coalition that describes itself as an organization “dedicated to advancing civic learning and engagement” launched earlier this month at a ceremony in Newark.“The purpose of CivicsNJ is to share information, connect teachers and other service leaders to ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ — An East Windsor resident will be honored by Mercer County at an upcoming awards ceremony.Tricia Nielsen will be presented with the Woman of Achievement Award by the Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women at its annual Woman of Achievement and Young Woman of Achievement ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Hightstown High School’s business students recently traveled to Atlantic City for a state competition to showcase their skills, dedication and hard work, with several advancing to a national contest.Hightstown High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ - The East Windsor Regional School District Board of Education is preparing for a potential reduction in state aid for the upcoming fiscal year, prompting discussions on financial planning and transparency. At the March 24 meeting, Business Administrator Paul Todd addressed ...
NEW JERSEY – Residents of the 3rd congressional district will have an opportunity to express their concerns or pose questions about the federal government to Congressman Dr. Herb Conway during his Tele-townhall on Thursday night. Conaway's virtual town hall will be held between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Hightstown High School Wind Ensemble was recognized for its talents during a recent regional competition.The Wind Ensemble participated in the Central Jersey Music Educators Association (CJMEA) Region II Concert Band Festival on March 19 at North Brunswick Township High ...
NEW JERSEY — With the federal enforcement of REAL ID set to begin on May 7, 2025, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) will be giving residents additional opportunities to get the new identification. The MVC will be releasing new appointments on Friday, March 28. While new agency ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township Mayor Janice Mironov and the Township Council recently announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 “Sylvia Weiss Senior Citizen Award for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer.According to Mironov, “the Award is to recognize a senior citizen ...