TOP LOCAL News
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
April 14, 2026
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) issued information about three arrests made within days of each other that involved intoxicated individuals, which led to the potential criminal activity. On Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 4:17 a.m., police officers conducted a ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association (GMTMA) is looking for biking enthusiasts to share their love of life and joyful moments exploring their communities by bike by participating in their Bike to Happy Photo Challenge.May is commemorated as National Bike ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Certain Hightstown Borough customers may be impacted by fire hydrant flushing that is slated to occur on Tuesday, April 14. The work is part of standard spring water hydrant flushing. When the hydrant flushing is happening, water service on the streets and surrounding areas may be ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A driver was airlifted by New Jersey State Police helicopter to a nearby hospital after experiencing serious injuries resulting from a Monday morning collision on April 13, according to the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD.)The Department said in a statement that at ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ -- The Mercer County Board of Commissioners are now accepting applications for the annual scholarship program available to high school seniors who live in Mercer County. The scholarship award can cover two years of a student's academic journey.Students applying for the 2026 ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Motorists should avoid Route 33 traveling through the Twin Rivers section of East Windsor Township on Monday morning, April 13, 2026.According to a Nixle Alert published by East Windsor Township, at 10:30 a.m., a motor vehicle accident occurred at Route 33 West near the ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The community is invited to come together for this month's Team Vivian Walk, an event celebrating the life and legacy of a Bordentown Township resident while raising awareness about the importance of organ donation.The Inaugural Team Vivian Walk will be held on Saturday, April 25 ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority (EWMUA) will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the community in stages over a three-week period during the middle and end of April 2026. The flushing will be done “to remove sediment from pipes, monitor water flows and pressures, ...
ROXBURY, NJ - U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-7, who represents Roxbury but has been criticized by local officials for lack of engagement when it comes to a proposed federal immigration detention center in Ledgewood, has asked newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to more deeply ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The fun and lovable Jojo the Dog will be back at the Hightstown Library to help children practice reading. Local children over the age of 5 and up can practice independently reading out loud to JoJo the certified therapy dog. Each child will have a 15-minute session on Saturday, ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Show off your inner-Rams pride, but on the outside, by stacking up on school spirit gear at the newly open Ram Shack at Hightstown High School. The Ram Shack is a one-stop place “Where the Rams Get Their Gear” that is full of spirit wear, including t-shirts, pajama pants, and ...
NEW JERSEY – As the country prepares to join in the celebration of the 250th Birthday of America, the State of New Jersey is looking for volunteers to participate in the activities that will occur around it. Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell, who also serves as the Secretary of State, says ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The long-anticipated restoration of the Paramount Theater took a significant step forward this week, as the Mayor and City Council approved a resolution authorizing the next phase of construction on the historic boardwalk landmark.The vote clears the way for Phase II of the $11.7 ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Students at Grace N. Rogers Elementary School will have the opportunity to meet renowned author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh when he visits the school. Duncan Tonatiuh is a well-known children's author whose books carry a theme of the Latino experience. Some of his books ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Before celebrating his graduation this spring, Nico Cosereanu has one other life-changing experience he will check off his bucket list.On April 15, the School of Engineering student will appear in season 16 of “MasterChef,” Gordon Ramsay’s competition show featuring amateur ...
PLAINSBORO, NJ – A suspicious individual was seen allegedly peeping into the windows of an apartment complex led to a call to local law enforcement and a subsequent foot chase, according to the Plainsboro Township Police Department (PTPD.) The Department reports that at approximately 12:34 a.m. on ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Elementary school-age students in Hightstown who need extra support with their school work can receive free Homework Help at select dates in April at the local library.Help is available for students in Grades 1 through 8 who need help with homework or subject review in math and ...
As we look toward celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary, we’re reminded of the enduring legacy of the Bicentennial in 1976.During that pivotal year, the Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society’s Ely House – one of Hightstown’s oldest buildings – became our museum. In conjunction with the ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Calling animal and nature lovers to get out in the Saturday sunshine to participate in a pair of fun and informative events held by the Mercer County Park Commission. For those fascinated by Eagles, head to the Mercer County Park's West Picnic Area on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – After a four-month delay due to a postponement, young actors who are interested in theater arts can spend their Saturday at a focused Youth in Theater program hosted by the Hightstown High School Thespian Society for a variety of theater-based workshops. The program is open to ...
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The FBI Philadelphia Field Office along with FBI field offices across the country are urging the public to be aware about schemes in which scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials in attempts to extort money or steal personally identifiable ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown Borough Council recently adopted a resolution to provide a modicum of financial relief to senior citizens in the community by waiving certain fees. The resolution noted that the Mayor and Borough Council "recognize the value of supporting seniorcitizens within the ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Enter the world of the American Gilded Age at a special event presented by the Bordentown Historical Society (BHS) this weekend. The BHS will be hosting “Dining in the Gilded Age” on Saturday, April 11 at 3PM at Old City Hall, located at 13 Crosswicks Street in Bordentown ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township and The Watershed Institute are partnering once again for the annual stream clean up with the added cooperation this year of the Americorps Watershed Ambassador program. Volunteers are needed to help clean the stream in the busy community park by helping to ...
NEW JERSEY – Law enforcement agencies across the state are cracking down on distracted driving as part of the “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign announced by Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS).The state agencies reported that, in April 2025, New ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The Kreps Middle School will be holding a three-day book fair for students to stock up on reading materials at a Buy One, Get One price just in time for summer reading. The Book Fair will be held between April 14 and 17 at Kreps Middle School for students to shop during their ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Comedy-lovers can attend one (or more!) of several live variety show performances this week at one of Bordentown City's longtime fixtures. Riverview Studios (1 The Waterfront, Bordentown City) is hosting The New Jersey Live Show, performed by Bella Productions, for three ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – In commemoration of March as Women's History Month, East Windsor Township Mayor Janice Minorov honored six female elected officials who serve in a range of positions. The annual celebration of women's history began in 1970 under President Jimmy Carter with a week beginning on ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Borough Municipal Court has now reopened at a new location in Robbinsville Township.The court location is part of a shared services agreement between Hightstown Borough and Robbinsville Township. The court was moved from the Route 130 location since the trailer which ...
NEW JERSEY – Four popular Wawa-brand beverages have been pulled out of refrigerators sold at the convenience store due to possible containment of undeclared milk allergens, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The company says that 16 oz bottle pints of Wawa Iced Tea Lemon, Wawa Iced ...