ROBBINSVILLE, NJ -- With many families spending more time than ever at home, it may be time to bring in new baby and kids gear, toys and clothes while staying on a budget. Later this month, central New Jersey families will flock to one of the state’s largest consignment sales -- the annual three-day sale hosted by Just Between Friends (JBF).  

Items that will be ...

HAMILTON, NJ -- Hamilton Township Mayor and First Lady Jeff and Scarlett Martin have welcomed a beautiful baby girl.

Their daughter, Olivia Elizabeth, was born on Friday, September 4 weighing seven pounds three ounces and 21.5 inches long. She is the first child for the Martin's who recently celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary. 

Mom and baby Olivia are both ...

HAMILTON, NJ – Hamilton Township will hold its annual September 11th remembrance ceremony on Friday, September 11 at 1:00 PM inside the Klockner Road Entrance of Veterans Park at the September 11th Memorial Grove.

The ceremony will include the participation of Hamilton Township Mayor Jeff Martin, members of the Hamilton Township Council, Hamilton Police Chief James M. Stevens, ...

HAMILTON, NJ -- It hasn't been a normal Back to School September for students, so it makes sense that there will be a new approach to connecting parents with schools first-hand. That is why the Hamilton Township School District will be hosting "Pop-Up School Houses" this fall at four elementary schools.

This will be the first year that the School District is ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - So, you think being able to Google the answers on your smartphone will be your ticket to good grades as the school year kicks off?

Think again, says Rutgers researchers.

The ease of finding information on the internet is hurting students’ long-term retention and resulting in lower grades on exams, according to a Rutgers University–New Brunswick study.

The ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Sheriff Jack Kemler announced on Wednesday the release of a newly updated mobile app for the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office. The interactive app is designed to provide real-time information at the public's fingertips on their smartphones or tablets.

News and emergency alerts, senior citizen program information, general services to the public, Sheriff’s sale ...

HAMILTON, NJ --  A late night motor vehicle accident has left a Trenton man with serious injuries.   At approximately 9:15 pm Saturday night, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Route 33 and George Dye Road.  

The pedestrian, Juan B. Morales, 64, of Trenton, suffered serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to Capital Health ...

HAMLTON, NJ -- Hamilton Township Police are seeking to identify a suspect who was seen on security footage attempting to commit fraud a local gas station. 

A statement said that an individual is wanted for questioning in connection with an alleged theft and fraudulent use a credit card at the Gulf Gas Station on the 1100 Block of Chambers Street in Hamilton.  The incident ...

HAMILTON, NJ -- After years of proposals, studies, and political debate, the consolidation of Hamilton Township’s Fire District’s is one step close to becoming reality. The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Local Finance Board unanimously approved the plan on Wednesday.

Noting that conversations on the issued have been ongoing for nearly 20 years Hamilton Township ...

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ -- The Stars and Stripes will fly again over New Jersey’s roadways.  After public outcry over the removal of the flags on New Jersey Turnpike overpasses, Governor Phil Murphy said that the American flags will remain displayed.

In Robbinsville Township, flags were recently removed from seven New Jersey Turnpike overpasses. Flags were not removed from the ...

HAMILTON, NJ -- After months of being closed to limit the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) to the public, Hamilton Township municipal offices will be reopening to the public on Tuesday, September 8 by appointment. 

Township Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7 for the Labor Day Holiday.   Garbage will not be picked up that day either. 

Appointments will be ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - Liberty Science Center will reopen Labor Day Weekend.

The center will be open to members on Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and to the public Sept. 5-7, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The reopening will feature new planetarium presentations, the world of Angry Birds in Angry Birds Universe, and wild animals in Wild Kratts: Creature Power —exhibitions back by ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Speaking at Governor Murphy's Monday COVID-19 press briefing, NJ Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli warned of a possible “twin-demic” this year during flu season and urged New Jerseyans to get their flu shots.  

“As we enter the fall season, we are also moving into the flu season. This year we are preparing for the possibility of a ...

TRENTON, NJ – As end-of-summer parties give way to welcome-back-to-college keggers, the cases of COVID-19 among New Jersey’s youngest populations are on the rise.

Residents in the 19-24 age range now represent the highest percent positivity rate in the state, according to State Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli.

About 6% of those ages 19 to 24 are COVID-19-positive and those ...

TRENTON, NJ  – Governor Phil Murphy and Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson announced on Wednesday that the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone (commonly called Narcan) will be available at pharmacies throughout New Jersey to combat overdose.   In continuing to combat the opioid crisis, the Murphy Administration is undertaking its second free ...

HAMILTON, NJ -- Hamilton Township local leaders, first responders, members of the faith community, veterans and families came together on Friday to commemorate the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America on September 11. 

Mayor Jeff Martin and Council President Rick Tighe led the ceremony which was head at the 9/11 Memorial Cove in Veterans Park. The area ...

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ -- Almost 100 area residents came out to show their pride in the American flag on the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the country. The group of veterans, families, men, women, and children from all walks of life showed the diversity of the community and unity in their support for the country.

At the event, Robbinsville Mayor Dave Fried reiterated ...

HAMILTON, NJ --  The challenge continues for many staples of the community during the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic now entering its sixth month of impacting New Jersey.   The Hamilton Area YMCA has been candid about the struggles the organization is facing as a result if it.  

In July, the organization launched a “Save My Y Campaign” to appeal to ...

You waited all season for that first red ripe tomato only to discover less-than-perfect fruit. Don't worry, you can still have a great harvest and improve things for next season.

Blossom end rot is a common problem on the first set of fruit. The bottom of the tomato turns black. This is not caused by a disease but is the result of a calcium deficiency in the developing fruit.

HAMILTON, NJ – Hamilton Township officials announced Monday that the Shade Tree Commission will be offering free shade trees to local residents through a tree planting initiative. Over the next three years, Hamilton will spend over $1 million to remove dead and dying trees and plant new trees around town. 

The program is funded by private developers that pay into an ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Mercer/Middlesex) wants municipalities to take the environment into account by adding climate vulnerability factors into their master plans, according to legislation that she helped usher through the New Jersey State Senate Thursday.

“Much of New Jersey is susceptible to the effects of climate change, from the flood plains in Central ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri's office announced charges on Friday against a Hamilton man in connection with sexually assaulting women multiple times. 

Eridson M. Rodriguez, 26, was arrested  and charged with sexually assaulting women at two separate gatherings at his Liberty Street residence last year. Rodriguez is accused of having ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said on Thursday that a Hamilton Township man has been arrested and charged with possessing and distributing thousands of files of child pornography. 

During an investigation, Arnulfo Santana Jr., 21, was allegedly found to be in possession of thousands of image and video files of child pornography, some of ...

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ -- Robbinsville Township Mayor Dave Fried has filed suit against Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L) which provides electric and gas to roughly half of the Township's 14,000 residents. This is the second time that Fried has filed suit against the energy giant - the first time after Hurricane Irene and now after Tropical Storm ...

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The NJSIAA (New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association), the governing body for high school sports in New Jersey, has announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with the NFL. The organization will host a two-day, virtual, diversity, bias, and cultural competence workshop for football game officials. The two-day session’s goal is to increase ...