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Hamilton/Robbinsville News

March 10, 2026

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - A reported violent crime that prompted a large law enforcement response Monday night in Robbinsville was later determined to be a “swatting” hoax, Robbinsville Police Chief William Swanhart and Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey announced.The Robbinsville Township Police ...

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TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey law enforcement agencies will participate in the next “Goal: Zero High‑Visibility Enforcement” detail Tuesday, March 10. This month’s enforcement will focus on impaired and distracted driving, with agencies across the state conducting coordinated operations during this ...

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ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — Robbinsville school officials are reminding residents to head to the polls on Tuesday for a special election that will determine whether the district can raise an additional $5 million to support school operations and maintain current academic and extracurricular programs.Voting ...

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LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP - A routine traffic stop on Long Beach Island led to the arrest of a Mercer County woman on drug-related charges recently.On March 5, officers from the Long Beach Township Police Department pulled over a vehicle in the vicinity of 36th Street and Long Beach Boulevard. What began ...

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HAMILTON, NJ — Area residents will have the opportunity to meet with more than 35 nonprofit organizations and learn about volunteer opportunities at the 2026 Nonprofit Summit, hosted by the Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton on Saturday, March 14. The free event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ...

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HAMILTON, NJ - Area drivers are being advised that Saturday’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will cause road closures and detours.As previously reported by TAPinto Hamilton, the parade, presented by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, begins at 1:00 p.m. with opening ceremonies taking place at 12:30 ...

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HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Township Public Library will continue its March movie lineup with the Marvel action film Thunderbolts* on Tuesday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 11 at 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, March 14 at 1:00 p.m.Rated PG-13 and running 2 hours and 7 minutes, Thunderbolts* ...

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MERCER COUNTY, NJ - An agreement that will see Mercer County purchase 56 acres of undeveloped land from Rider University will strengthen the University while preserving ecologically and historically significant lands as open space for future generations, a statement from Mercer County Executive Dan ...

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PATERSON, NJ - You may have lost an hour of sleep, but today will be brighter for an hour longer than yesterday.Daylight Savings Time began at 2 a.m. on Sunday.If you haven’t already, remember to "spring forward” by setting your clocks forward one hour before you start your day.Changing our clocks ...

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TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General (AG) Jennifer Davenport announced recently the arrests of 15 alleged members of a violent street gang based in Trenton.  According to Davenport, the gang, which was reportedly led by Justice Chambers, 25, is responsible for murders, attempted murder, ...

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HAMILTON, NJ - Families and residents in the Hamilton Township area will have the chance to celebrate Irish heritage and community spirit when the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches down Nottingham Way later this month.The parade, presented by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, is scheduled for ...

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ROBBINSVILLE, NJ— Robbinsville High School senior Megana Madhurakavi has been awarded a $20,000 scholarship from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation in recognition of her leadership and advocacy in sustainability.Madhurakavi is among 150 high school seniors nationwide — including seven from New ...

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HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton residents looking to strengthen their financial habits and improve their overall financial stability will have an opportunity to learn practical strategies during a free virtual workshop hosted later this month.The John O. Wilson Hamilton Neighborhood Center, Inc., in ...

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MERCER COUNTY, NJ - A five-month investigation led by the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force (MCNTF) culminated this week with one arrest and the seizure of various narcotics totaling approximately $127,000, three handguns and a shotgun, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey announced.Members ...

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HAMILTON, NJ - Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy will host an open house Wednesday, March 4, to mark the reopening of her district office in Hamilton.The event is scheduled for 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 3691A Nottingham Way in Hamilton.New Jersey’s 14th Legislative District serves communities in Mercer and ...

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WEST WINDSOR, NJ – The Robbinsville/Allentown co-op advanced in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA South Public Co-op ice hockey tournament with a 6-4 victory over Manasquan on Monday.Jake LaChance scored three goals and had two assists for Robbinsville (21-5), which scored the first five goals of ...

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ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville resident Armaan Balani was honored by the Township Council at their recent meeting for his efforts to increase health awareness and improve access to reliable medical information in the community.Balani founded UnityLinks, a healthcare initiative designed to connect ...

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HAMILTON, NJ - Two young teens were taken into custody and later released, according to details released by the Hamilton Police Division regarding an incident that occurred Saturday at the Sky Zone Trampoline Park.According to a statement, on the day of the incident officers from the Hamilton ...

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For most of his life, 82-year-old Michael Thorz had been extremely active. An avid skier, hiker and lifelong fitness enthusiast, you could always find him outdoors—from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to long days on the racquetball court. But over time, subtle leg pain grew more ...

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MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County's 14th Annual Mercer County Cultural Festival & Food Truck Rally will be held on Saturday, June 6th, at Mercer County Park in West Windsor, Mercer County Executive Dan Benson announced on Friday. “In Mercer County, we understand that our diversity is our ...

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HAMILTON, NJ - Families in need of diapers can now register for the John O. Wilson Center’s upcoming diaper giveaway, scheduled for March 20, from 2 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 169 Wilfred Ave.The event, hosted in partnership with Children’s Futures, aims to support families facing financial hardship by ...

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EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Metuchen, seeded 13th, advanced past 12th-seeded Robbinsville in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 2 girls basketball tournament by a score of 37-34 on Saturday.Metuchen outscored Robbinsville, 7-2, in the fourth quarter after the Ravens led, 32-30, after ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, retired from the NJ State Police in 2024 after an ...

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Add a bit of greenery to your home’s décor with a few new plants.  Match the plants to your style and the growing conditions in each room to create the desired results.Consider the time you have and want to invest in caring for plants when selecting and placing them throughout your home. If you ...

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ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville High School’s CS Club and Girls Who Code displayed their projects at the fourth Computer Science Fair on Thursday, an opportunity for participants to educate guests about the importance of computer science and technology. During the two-hour event, students presented ...

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ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — Robbinsville High School seniors Ahaan Khasnis and Vivaan Khasnis have been named candidates for the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of the nation’s highest honors for graduating high school students. The brothers were selected from among more than 5,000 candidates ...

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TRENTON, NJ - The New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC) is once again partnering with the state Department of Environmental Protection to coordinate a youth video contest, with the theme to “Reduce Single Use.” The contest is designed to inspire the next generation to share the importance of ...

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LAWRENCE, NJ – Steinert advanced in the opening round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 tournament with a 52-44 girls basketball victory over Lawrence on Friday.Katie Corby scored 23 points, grabbed seven rebounds, passed for five assists and came up with five steals for Steinert (15-11), which ...

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HAMILTON, NJ – Defending Group 3 state champion Colts Neck advanced in the opening round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 boys basketball tournament with a 49-32 victory over Nottingham on Friday night.Sophomore Nate Sloane scored 25 points, 14 rebounds for ninth-seeded Colts Neck (13-12), ...

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WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Jake LaChance's overtime goal gave Robbinsville/Allentown a 4-3 ice hockey victory over Marlboro in the quarterfinal round of the South Public Co-op on Friday.Robbinsville (20-5) tied the game, 3-3, in the third period on a goal by James Morino with assists from Jack Lawrence and ...

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