TOP LOCAL News
By ALLEY SHUBERT
March 17, 2025
NEW JERSEY — As the tax filing deadline approaches, personal finance website WalletHub released updated rankings for 2025’s Most Least Federally Dependent States. Some states receive far more in federal aid than they pay in taxes. However, it's not just the dollar amount that matters. It’s ...
NATIONWIDE – The national clothing retailer, Forever 21, which provides fast-fashion clothes at a lower price point, announced on Monday that it would be liquidating its stores after filing for bankruptcy once again. According to the newswire service, Reuters, Forever 21 “said it would wind down ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County will be honoring the soldiers who served in the Vietnam War with a commemoration ceremony held on Vietnam War Veterans Day. According to the Defense Casualty Analysis System in the National Archives, 1,487 New Jerseyans were killed in the Vietnam War with a total ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Looking for a way to give back to your hometown or get more involved? East Windsor residents can still apply to serve as volunteers on various positions on township boards and committees. The Township is currently accepting applications for residents to serve on the Clean ...
NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) annual statewide pothole repair campaign will begin on Monday, March 17, the Department announced last week.“NJDOT crews work year-round to repair potholes and keep our highways in good condition, but at this time of year, it ...
TRENTON, NJ — A legislative committee signed off on a bill to require New Jersey schools to teach elementary school students cursive handwriting.The legislation is the first step toward reinstituting a statewide policy to teach cursive handwriting to all students by third grade, a move that ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Homeowners in Franklin Township will soon be allowed to raise backyard chickens under a newly approved ordinance to regulate small-scale poultry keeping while ensuring public health and safety.On Tuesday, the township council passed Ordinance No. 4460-25, amending the township's ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nuby Stroller Fans have been recalled due to a laceration hazard, announced Luv n' care. The stroller fan’s housing allows consumers’ fingers to contact the fan’s blade, posing a laceration injury hazard to small children, said the company.There have been seven reports of ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, we celebrate the legacy of Pat Egan—a former NHL standout and a beloved member of the Berkeley Heights community. Born in Alberta, Canada, Egan spent most of his life near Boston before moving to Berkeley Heights in 2002, where he spent ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Mercer County Opioid Settlement Advisory Council is holding a series of Community Listening Sessions to address the plans for distributing funding from the nationwide settlement. Upcoming in-person Community Listening Sessions will be held on Wednesday, March 19 at the ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – After a fire displaced Hightstown's Gresh Family, the local community is coming together to support them by setting up a GoFund Me online fundraising account to help them rebound from the tragedy. According to the GoFund Me Page created by local residents who are friends with the ...
BELMAR, NJ – In a show of appreciation for those who have served in the armed forces, the Borough of Belmar is offering free season beach badges to military veterans for the 2025 summer season. This new initiative aims to provide veterans with easier and more convenient access to Belmar’s scenic ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Enjoy a night or afternoon at the theater while supporting Hightstown High School (HHS) students at the same time.HHS students will be presenting Chicago: Teen Edition for four performances next week.The performances are taking place on:· Thursday, March 20 at 7PM· Friday, ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ — Students and staff at Grace N. Rogers (GNR) Elementary School turned an ordinary day — March 10 — into a day to celebrate the classic video game Super Mario Brothers. March 10 celebrates the video game icon due to the shortening of the date — MAR10 — spelling similar to Mario’s ...
NEW JERSEY — A new study ranks the Garden State as America’s 8th-best state for women in 2025, coming ahead of Saturday, March 8th, which is “International Women's Day.”WalletHub, a personal finance website, ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia by total scores, based on each state's ...
EAST WINDSOR-HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Elks Lodge 1955 is inviting area residents to enjoy Friday night dinner with them during the Lenten season before Easter. Many followers of Christianity refrain from eating meat on Fridays between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday – known as the Lenten ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Cultural Arts Commission is hosting a relaxing evening for artists and would-be artists to paint while sipping on beverages at an upcoming “Paint and Sip” event. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss “knowledge and techniques of the 19th Century masters” ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor residents will be able to obtain locks to safely secure their guns through the local Gun Safety Program, according to a recent announcement by Mayor Janice S. Mironov “This is a pro-active initiative, geared to promote and provide improved gun safety. These locks if ...
MANCHESTER, NJ — The Hightstown High School Jazz Ensemble took home the top prize at a recent regional competition.The Jazz Ensemble was the first place finisher at the Tournament of Bands/Tournament Indoor Association (TOB/TIA) Manchester Jazz Band Competition, which took place on Friday, March 7 ...
PRINCETON, NJ -- Despite numerous warnings issued by the Princeton Police to the public, another Princeton resident has been bilked by a scam artist practicing theft by deception.This time it was a Jefferson Road resident and it was another substantial financial loss.Police said that on March 8 the ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Get some spring cleaning down while supporting a good cause to support the Grace N. Rogers Elementary School's Clothing Drive to benefit the 5th Grade Committee. The fundraising drive is accepting donations of womens, mens, and kids clothing; accessories including hats, scarves and ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Mercer County is once again partnering with the Boys & Girls Club for their annual Bike Exchange program that will put fresh wheels under local bike riders. Donated bikes will be refurbished by volunteers to be given away to youth and also sold to Mercer County residents.
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — The Hightstown Police Department (HPD) is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer, the Department announced last week.The HPD is made up of 14 officers and serves a population of 6,000, according to the application. The starting salary for a ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ — A successful author and Grace N. Rogers Elementary School (GNR) alumnus visited his alma mater last week in celebration of Read Across America Week.William Appiah returned to GNR on March 5 to read excerpts from his book series, Peter and the Prince, to fourth grade ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – One lucky convenience store came away with more than a snack or a cup of coffee – they scored $15,000 on a NJ Lottery ticket.The NJ Lottery announced on Monday that a Quick Draw ticket sold at the Krauser's in Hightstown hit big in their drawing on Saturday, March 8. They did not ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County Executive Dan Benson is asking for the public's input as the county looks to create a comprehensive Vision Zero Action Plan.Benson explained that Vision Zero is a worldwide effort to eliminate traffic fatalities, while promoting equitable access to safe and healthy ...
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EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) announced on Wednesday, March 4 that a residential fire the previous day caused homeowners as well as neighbors to be evacuated and displaced. According to the EWTP, officers responded to an emergency call at approximately 2:06 ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The Kohl's retail store in East Windsor will be the sole New Jersery location that will be part of a significant reduction in its retail footprint with the closure of 27 stores. There are currently 38 Kohl's stores in New Jersey with a total of 1,150 stores nationwide. The East ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) will be coming to East Windsor for residents to have easy access to services, including obtaining a REAL ID license. The MVC Mobile Unit will be at the East Windsor Senior Center located at 40 Lanning Boulevard on Tuesday, April 1 ...