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Sherrill Proposes Record $12.4 Billion in School Aid as New Jersey Confronts Budget Gap

Governor Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday unveiled a $60.7 billion state budget that includes a record $12.4 billion in aid for New Jersey’s K-12 public schools, as the state confronts a projected $3 billion structural deficit and rising costs across government programs. The spending plan, Sherrill’s first since taking office, increases school formula aid by 3.1% […]

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Princeton University Library will host ‘Nursery of Rebellion’ exhibit

An 18th-century cannonball found near the Princeton Battlefield, an eyewitness account of the Battle of Princeton, an original manuscript of the Declaration of Independence and an invitation to a ball in 1781 celebrating the Americans’ victory at Yorktown. Those are among the treasures that will be on display at Princeton University’s Firestone Library in “Nursery […]

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Driver charged with aggravated assault

A 32-year-old East Windsor Township man was charged with aggravated assault and assault by auto after police were sent to Edison Drive to investigate a crash and physical confrontation on Feb. 28, according to the East Windsor Police Department. Police determined that the man allegedly rammed his vehicle into the victim’s vehicle on purpose, and […]

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Man faces drug charges

A 40-year-old New Brunswick man is facing multiple drug-related charges, including possession with intent to distribute, following a narcotics investigation, according to the East Windsor Police Department. The man, who was arrested on Abbington Drive on Feb. 26, was also charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 24-year-old Mount Holly man was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving and careless driving at 12:08 a.m. on March 1 following a suspicious vehicle investigation on Abbington Drive. He was processed and released. A 21-year-old Parlin man was arrested on active warrants from Milltown, Branchburg and Piscataway following a motor vehicle stop […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, March 6

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood […]

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New Jersey Faces Literacy Challenges as States Push Phonics-Based Reforms

New Jersey continues to grapple with reading proficiency gaps among students as education leaders push new strategies centered on phonics instruction and early literacy intervention. Many students across the state still struggle to meet grade-level expectations in reading, prompting renewed attention to how literacy is taught in elementary school classrooms. Reading proficiency remains a central […]

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Nominations are open for Sylvia Weiss Senior Citizen Award

East Windsor Township officials are seeking nominations for the annual “Sylvia Weiss Senior Citizen Award for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer.” The deadline for nominating a senior citizen is March 24. Nominees must be township residents who are at least 60 years old. The award honors a senior citizen who has shown outstanding service to […]

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Woman faces drug charges

A 46-year-old Burlington woman is facing drug charges after a police officer was sent to investigate reports of a person slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle on Avon Drive West at 10:48 a.m. Feb. 19, according to the East Windsor Police Department. The driver showed signs of impairment and was charged with driving […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 50-year-old East Windsor Township man was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, careless driving and failure to maintain lane following a motor vehicle stop on Route 33 at 10:40 p.m. Feb. 25. He was processed and released. A 44-year-old Hightstown man was charged with driving under the influence on Twin Rivers Drive […]

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Police increase presence around houses of worship

The Hightstown Police Department is increasing the force’s presence around houses of worship as the United States-Israeli war with Iran wages on. The police department announced on March 3 that they will be increasing patrols around religious institutions in the borough to help keep the community safe in light of recent and ongoing conflicts in […]

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Snow beat

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TrashedArt Contest celebrates Earth Day

In March and April, art will be displayed for the 17th Annual TrashedArt Contest at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch. Patrons will have a chance to vote for the “People’s Choice” awards in-person at each of the nine branches and virtually on the Mercer County Library System website. Winners will be announced at the TrashedArt Contest Reception […]

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American Water opens grant program

New Jersey American Water has launched its 2026 American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant program. The foundation invites community partners to apply for grants that promote clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability and water-based recreation projects. It awarded a combined total of $1.7 million in water and environment grants to 80 organizations in 12 states in 2025. The funds […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Feb. 27

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. The snowstorm, significantly impacting the region’s blood supply for the next week.  Make time to […]

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High School students can enter hometown essay contest

High school juniors and seniors may win a $1,000 scholarship through an essay contest sponsored by the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. East Windsor Township and the New Jersey State League of Municipalities have joined forces to offer up to three scholarships through the Louis Bay II Future Municipal Leaders scholarship competition. The statewide […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 25-year-old Elizabeth man was arrested on warrants from Elizabeth, Newark, Elmwood Park, Clifton and Livingston following a motor vehicle stop on Route 130 on Feb. 18. He was released on his own recognizance. A 37-year-old East Windsor Township man was charged with driving under the influence following a motor vehicle stop on Route 130 […]

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Meaningful validation: Rider University gains approval as institution of choice for military veterans

Rider University’s March to Sustainability turnaround plan took an “important and encouraging step” in the right direction. The New Jersey State Approving Agency signed off on Rider University as an institution of choice for military veterans and their dependents, following a risk-based survey conducted in January. The agency oversees the approval of educational institutions and […]

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Community Happenings, Packets Papers, Feb. 20

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]

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Township seeks input on trail extension and Etra Lake Park playground project

East Windsor Township residents can weigh in on proposals for an inclusive playground at Etra Lake Park and for a 3.2-mile-long extension of the Union Transportation Trail at a public hearing on Feb. 24. The public meeting will be held at 6 p.m., following the East Windsor Township Council meeting at the East Windsor Township […]

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‘No ice is ever 100 percent safe’

The Special Operations Team from Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 performed ice rescue training drills in preparation to assist those in need of rescue. Training drills focused on outdoor realistic conditions on Feb. 14 in efforts to maintain skills and better prepare for an emergency ice rescue. “Incidents involving victims who have fallen through ice […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 27-year-old New York City man was charged with forgery and theft by deception for allegedly cashing a fraudulent check for $9,335.12 in August 2025. The case was assigned to a detective, who identified the man and charged him on a complaint summons on Feb. 11. A 38-year-old Edison man who was charged with eluding, […]

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Man found unresponsive behind the wheel

A 47-year-old Monroe Township man is facing drug charges following reports of a man who was unresponsive behind the wheel of a vehicle in the area of Route 571 at the intersection of Route 130 on Feb. 9, according to the East Windsor Police Department. The police officer found the man, who showed signs of […]

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New Jersey Federal Funding Reaches $250 Million for Local Projects

New Jersey is set to receive at least $250 million in federal aid for local initiatives after Congress passed key spending bills, reversing a substantial loss the state faced in 2025 when Washington stripped more than $200 million in earmarked funding from its budget. Distributed across at least 270 projects statewide, the funding targets a […]

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MarketFair will host Lunar New Year celebration

Lunar New Year begins on Feb. 17 and marks the Year of the Horse. MarketFair and WULA Academy of Princeton have partnered to bring some vibrant, family-friendly cultural Lunar New Year festivities to the shopping and dining destination on Route 1. The celebration will run from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21. Guests […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Feb. 13

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]

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‘A return home’

It was déjà vu all over again for the General Assembly, which held a commemorative meeting at Nassau Hall on the Princeton University campus on Feb. 5. That’s because it was the first time in 250 years that state lawmakers met at Nassau Hall. The first meeting of the General Assembly in the fledgling State […]

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Woman faces drug charges

A 31-year-old Freehold woman was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia following an investigation into a suspicious vehicle on Lake Drive, according to the East Windsor Police Department. A police officer noticed a vehicle that was occupied and parked in the parking lot of a business on Lake […]

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East Windsor Township Police blotter

A 33-year-old Trenton woman was arrested on a warrant from Lawrence Township on Feb. 4 at the Windsor Hotel on Route 33. A police officer who was familiar with the woman observed her while he was on patrol in the area of the motel and stopped her. She was released on her own recognizance. A […]

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NJ Weekend Storm Could Bring Rain or Snow Late Sunday Into Monday

A potential storm system remains in the forecast for late Sunday into early Monday, though forecasters say recent model trends are reducing the likelihood of significant snowfall across much of New Jersey. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly said it will “continue to watch a storm system for the late weekend and into early […]

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Prosecutors oppose parole system reforms

The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey (CPANJ) – a group representing the top prosecutors in each county – oppose Assembly Bill A6206 and Senate Bill S5000, which propose wide-ranging reforms to New Jersey’s parole system. “While we support efforts to promote successful reentry and reduce unnecessary reincarceration, this legislation, as drafted, raises profound concerns […]

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Teens can register for Arts Festival

Hundreds of young artists and performers will have the opportunity to experience the Mercer County Teen Arts Festival this spring. The annual festival returns on May 8 and provides high school and middle school students from Mercer County’s public, private, parochial, and independent schools the opportunity for a day of full arts immersion at the […]

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Volunteer during HomeFront’s Week of Hope

Volunteers can make a difference during HomeFront’s Week of Hope from Monday, Feb. 9 to Saturday, Feb. 14, which will include a variety of volunteer and educational opportunities to help local families impacted by poverty and homelessness. Some can be done at home or virtually, others are in person. Bake Some Love Sign up to […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Feb. 6

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]

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‘I believe in Rider’

Rider University has launched an ambitious campaign to recruit students for the Class of 2030. The university, which is based in Lawrence Township, has unveiled a new website to promote the school. “IBelieveinRider.com” features short videos from administrators, students and alumni about why they believe in Rider and how the school has believed in them. […]

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Man charged with drug offenses

A 30-year-old Yardley, Pa., man was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and one count of maintenance of lamps, following a motor vehicle stop on Route 130 on Jan. 28, according to the East Windsor Police Department. During the motor vehicle stop, the police officer noticed […]

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Three Philadelphia teens charged with string of vehicle burglaries

After a lengthy investigation, three Philadelphia teenagers were charged in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries that occurred in July 2025, according to the East Windsor Police Department. The teenagers were each charged with one count of motor vehicle theft and five counts of burglary to a motor vehicle on Jan. 22 A victim […]

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Man charged with making false public alarm

A 36-year-old Browns Mills man was charged with misuse of 9-1-1 and making a false public alarm after police were sent to the Windsor Motel for the report of an armed person at the motel, according to the East Windsor Police Department. The police officer investigated and determined that there was no threat or an […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 41-year-old Trenton man and a 39-year-old Trenton woman were charged on Jan. 28 with shoplifting for allegedly taking an assortment of kitchen items valued at $1,957 from Walmart without paying for them. The incident, which occurred on Jan. 8, was assigned to a detective who identified the suspects. They were charged on a complaint […]

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State guides schools on cell phone bans

The New Jersey Department of Education has released updated guidance for schools on banning cell phones and other devices during the school day. Recently signed legislation requires each school district to adopt bell-to-bell policies prohibiting non-academic use of phones and other personal devices in K-12 classes, with certain exceptions. Those policies must be aligned with […]

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State has new e-bike safety rules

New Jersey has implemented new statewide e-bike safety regulations – some of the strictest in the nation – following a rise in serious and fatal crashes. E-bike riders must have: • A valid driver’s license (17 and older) or a motorized bicycle license (15 and older) • State registration for the e-bike • Insurance coverage […]

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Officer graduates

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Winter Storm Forecast in New Jersey Points to Potential Bomb Cyclone

A developing winter storm expected to take shape off the East Coast this weekend could bring snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding to parts of New Jersey, as forecasters track a system that may rapidly intensify into a powerful nor’easter and bomb cyclone. The storm is not expected to form until Saturday, but confidence is […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Jan. 30

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 26-year-old Trenton woman was arrested on a warrant from Lawrence Township following a motor vehicle stop on Route 130 on Jan. 20. She was also charged with a maintenance of lamps violation. She was processed and released. A 41-year-old Perth Amboy man was charged with driving under the influence and careless driving at 6:58 […]

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Man charged with creating disturbance

A 31-year-old East Windsor Township man was charged with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct at an apartment development on Dorchester Drive on Jan. 19, according to the East Windsor Police Department. A police officer was sent to investigate an activated fire alarm at the Princeton Arms North II Apartment complex. While there, a man, who […]

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill Calls for Removal of ICE Agents After Minneapolis Shooting

The fatal shooting of a Minneapolis nurse by federal immigration agents has drawn sharp criticism from New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who is now calling for Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to be pulled from public streets and for the immediate impeachment of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old […]

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How to use winter road salt responsibly

With winter underway and the possibility of snowstorms, Hazlet-based New Jersey American Water and The Watershed Institute in Hopewell are reminding residents, businesses and municipalities that excessive use of road salt can have serious environmental consequences. The message will be emphasized during Winter Salt Week 2026, which takes place through Friday, Jan. 30. While salt […]

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Another Snowstorm Could Threaten Central Jersey This Weekend

Central Jersey is still working through snow and ice left by the weekend storm, and forecasters say another system could begin to take shape later this week, though uncertainty remains high about whether it will affect the region. AccuWeather meteorologists say a developing storm system near the U.S. Gulf Coast is expected to strengthen along […]

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Warming centers available

Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a state of emergency beginning at 5 p.m. on Jan. 24. The Mercer County Office of Emergency Management has recognized a CODE BLUE, reflecting dangerously low temperatures. During Code Blue, the The Rescue Mission of Trenton (98 Carroll St.) is open 24 hours as a warming shelter. Warming centers are […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Jan. 23

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]

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Former Kreps Middle School PTO treasurer charged with theft

A former treasurer of the Melvin H. Kreps Middle School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has been charged with theft for allegedly misappropriating around $25,000 between 2021 and 2024, according to the East Windsor Police Department. The 47-year-old township woman was charged on Jan. 19, following a months-long investigation into the missing funds, police said. The […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 39-year-old East Windsor Township man was charged with driving under the influence following a motor vehicle stop on Evanston Drive at 11:26 p.m. Jan. 12. He was also charged with careless driving, reckless driving, having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle and being an unlicensed driver. He was processed and released. […]

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‘I love the name and logo’

“We are, the Trenton Ironhawks.” After a two-month, name-the-team contest with more than 2,000 entries, the Trenton professional ECHL (formerly East Coast Hockey League) ice hockey team has a name. Jim Miller of Lawrenceville, and Joel Perez, of Bordentown, both submitted the winning team name and will each receive two season ticket memberships for the […]

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‘It’s a community’

Hightstown Borough Council kicked off the new year during an annual reorganization meeting inside Hightstown Firehouse Hall on Jan. 5. With family by their side, Councilman Todd Frantz, who returns to the council for a second term, and Councilwoman Stephanie Spann, who is serving her first term on council, were each sworn in by Mayor […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Jan. 16

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]

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Mironov to serve her 31st consecutive term as mayor

Newly reelected East Windsor Township Council members Joseph Miczak, David Russell and Johnnie Whittington were sworn into office for a new term at the East Windsor Township Council’s annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 4. Russell was sworn into his second term. He was also chosen to serve as the deputy mayor for 2026. Miczak and […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 60-year-old Sayreville woman was charged with shoplifting for allegedly taking $131.18 worth of merchandise and leaving ShopRite without paying for it on Jan. 7. She was processed and released. A 32-year-old East Windsor Township man was charged with driving under the influence, careless driving and reckless driving following an investigation into a suspicious vehicle […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Jan. 9

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 23-year-old township woman was arrested on a warrant from East Windsor Township following a motor vehicle stop on Route 33 on Dec. 30. She was processed and released. A 57-year-old Trenton man was charged with receiving stolen property for allegedly driving a stolen motor vehicle after he was stopped by police on Garden View […]

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New Jersey Blood Services declares blood emergency

New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) has declared a blood emergency and is issuing an urgent call for donors. Holiday disruptions, severe winter weather, canceled blood drives, and widespread seasonal illnesses have led to a significant decline in blood donations, resulting in critically low levels across the region.   In recent weeks, blood donations have dropped nearly 40% below what is needed to meet hospital demand, resulting in less than a two-day supply of blood for more than 200 hospitals across the tri-state area. The emergency declaration follows […]

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Data shows seat belt usage rate on rise

The New Jersey’s seat belt usage rate has risen significantly following the statewide 2025 “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign, according to the state’s annual observational survey submitted by the New Jersey Institute of Technology and the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety. It showed that nearly 95% of front-seat occupants wear a seat belt. The […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Jan. 2

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]

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The top stories of the year in Hightstown and East Windsor

As we look forward to the new year, here’s a look back at the top stories in Hightstown and East Windsor. Bridge replacement The East Ward Street bridge over Peddie Lake in Hightstown Borough, which has been closed to vehicular traffic since 2022 because of structural issues, is expected to be reopened in late 2027 […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 29-year-old East Windsor Township man was charged with driving under the influence following an investigation into a suspicious vehicle on Canterbury Court at 2:04 a.m. Dec. 23. He was also issued summonses for reckless driving and careless driving. He was processed and released. A 35-year-old New Brunswick man was arrested on warrants from Highland […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Dec. 26

Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in the final days of the year and into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across […]

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Mironov appointed to gubernatorial transition team

East Windsor Township Mayor Janice Mironov has been named to the Local Government Advisory Group, which will advise Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill ahead of her swearing-in as governor on Jan. 20, 2026. Mironov is among 35 municipal and county elected officials from across the state who have been appointed to serve on the bipartisan gubernatorial transition […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 19-year-old Hamilton Township man was arrested on an active warrant from Hamilton Township following a motor vehicle stop on Route 130 on Dec. 17. He was also issued a summons for maintenance of lamps. He was processed and turned over to the Hamilton Township Police Department. A 24-year-old Hamilton Township man was arrested on […]

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Man arrested in connection with wheel theft

A 22-year-old Philadelphia man has been arrested in connection with the theft of wheels from a vehicle parked on Covington Drive earlier this year, according to the East Windsor Police Department. The suspect was taken into custody on Dec. 9 by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Task Force on a warrant for his arrest, […]

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East Windsor firefighters escort Santa

East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 had the special privilege of escorting Santa to kick off the holiday season. They visited neighborhoods and gave out candy canes to the children.

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Racoon tests positive for rabies in Hightstown

A racoon exhibiting unusual behavior on the evening of Dec. 11 tested positive for rabies in Hightstown, according to a press release through West Windsor Township. A patron visiting the Hightstown Library on Franklin Street reported the “aggressive racoon” that “did not avoid interaction with humans.” Hightstown Borough Police Department and Animal Control were notified […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Dec. 19

Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.   All who come to give through Dec. 7 will score an exclusive pair of Red Cross […]

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East Windsor receives grant funds for roadway improvements

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has awarded East Windsor Township a $443,258 Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Aid grant for roadway improvements to Rocky Brook Road and Millstone Drive in the Cranbury Manor area of town. “East Windsor Township is extremely appreciative to be selected for this Fiscal Year 2026 NJDOT Municipal Aid award,” […]

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Rider University placed on probation

Rider University’s accreditation has been placed on probation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education because of its shaky financial condition. Rider University also has been placed on provisional certification and heightened cash monitoring by the U.S. Department of Education, which threatens its ability to participate in federal student financial aid programs. A combination […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 29-year-old East Windsor Township woman was charged with theft, fraudulent use of a credit card and credit card theft on Dec. 8 in connection with the report of a stolen credit card. The credit card, which had been reported stolen on Nov. 29, had been used at various stores in East Windsor Township that […]

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Steps to home heating safety

As cooler weather arrives, the American Red Cross urges families to heat their homes safely. Home fires account for most of the 60,000-plus disasters the agency responds to each year, and home fire responses are 30% higher during cold months than they are in warmer times of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, space heaters are most often […]

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Local youth to perform ‘The Nutcracker’

Dolls and sweets come to life, mice and toy soldiers battle, and snowflakes dance in a beautiful snow-covered forest in the holiday classic ballet “The Nutcracker,” live and on stage in a family-friendly, abridged and narrated format at Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre, Dec. 19-21. Presented by the Dance Connection, there is much to […]

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County seeks nominations for Woman of Achievement Awards

Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and the Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women are seeking nominations for the 2026 Woman of Achievement and Young Woman of Achievement awards. The Woman of Achievement Award was established by the Commission to honor women in Mercer who volunteer their time to make Mercer County a better place to live, work, and raise a […]

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Come welcome Washington’s troops

Images of Washington crossing the Delaware on Christmas night in 1776 are deeply ingrained in the American imagination — so much so that Pennsylvania’s annual reenactments draw thousands of spectators. But what many don’t realize is that after that daring Crossing, New Jersey witnessed more Revolutionary War battles and skirmishes than any other colony. The […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Dec. 12

Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.   All who come to give through Dec. 7 will score an exclusive pair of Red Cross […]

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‘We are all the same’

Maud Dahme still remembers the day when her mother sat down with her and told her that she and her younger sister were going to stay on a farm while her parents were going on a vacation. It was 1942. “I remember we were so excited,” recalled Dahme, who was a 6 1/2 years old […]

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DEA launches fentanyl campaign

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intensified its fight against the threat of synthetic opioids with the launch in October of Fentanyl Free America, a comprehensive enforcement initiative and public awareness campaign aimed at reducing both the supply and demand for the drug. The effort is meant to protect Americans and their communities from fentanyl’s […]

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NJ Transit wins award for trafficking effort

NJ Transit has won the U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2025 Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award for a campaign conducted in conjunction with the state attorney general’s office. “This recognition … affirms the effectiveness of our campaign and the importance of keeping the safety of our riders at the center of our work,” said […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 36-year-old Orange man and a 46-year-old Newark man were arrested on active warrants from South Orange and Hamilton Township following a motor vehicle stop on Route 130 on Dec. 3. They were processed and turned over to Hamilton police. A 26-year-old East Windsor Township resident was charged with resisting arrest and obstructing after he […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Dec. 5

Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.   All who come to give through Dec. 7 will score an exclusive pair of Red Cross […]

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Gen. George Washington’s wartime tent to be on display

Gen. George Washington’s wartime tent, which doubled as the mobile command center for the Continental Army and his home-away-from-home, will be on display at the Brearley House on Dec. 13. The public can visit the tent on Dec. 13 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. While the event is free, there is a suggested donation […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 28-year-old East Windsor Township resident was charged with driving under the influence and obstructing, following a motor vehicle stop on Route 133 at 7:33 p.m. Nov. 23. The driver allegedly ignored lawful commands of the police officer. Additional charges included reckless driving, careless driving, refusal to submit to a breath test, failure to maintain […]

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County graduates 47 from Crisis Intervention Team training program

Forty-seven law enforcement personnel and professionals are now graduates of the Mercer County’s Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) program. The graduates included police officers, university public-safety personnel, sheriff’s officers, medical staff, and community-based practitioners. Three Princeton police officers were among the participants. The CIT course is an intense and interactive five-day certification course that provides an […]

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Man charged with DUI

A 35-year-old Hightstown man was charged with driving under the influence and urinating in public after he was stopped by police on Route 33 at 2:05 a.m. Nov. 16, according to the East Windsor Police Department. The police officer discovered suspected cocaine in the vehicle after searching the driver and vehicle. In addition, the man […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 49-year-old Middlesex man was charged with driving under the influence following a motor vehicle stop on Route 33 at 1:36 a.m. Nov. 16. He was also issued summonses for failure to maintain lane, reckless driving, careless driving and having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. He was processed and released. A […]

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Man charged with burglary

A 27-year-old Trenton man has been charged with burglary and theft for allegedly breaking into a Twin Rivers Drive North home, according to the East Windsor Police Department. Police responded to the home on Oct. 23 for a burglary that had just occurred. The suspect took about $4,500 worth of jewelry and fled. A detective […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Nov. 28

Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.   All who come to give through Dec. 7 will score an exclusive pair of Red Cross […]

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Safety tips can prevent holiday home fires

Home fires increase significantly during the holiday months, often sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations. The American Red Cross urges everyone to take simple steps to stay safe while celebrating, from keeping a close eye on the stove to checking holiday decorations for hazards. Cooking safety tips Candle and heating safety December is […]

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Stop grease and freezing temps from ruining your winter

The holidays should be about family, food, and celebration—not surprise plumbing bills. As families across New Jersey prepare for holiday feasts, New Jersey American Water is reminding customers that what goes down the drain can come back to haunt your plumbing and your pockets. With the rising cost of living from groceries to home repairs, […]

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Community Happenings, Packet Papers, Nov. 21

Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.   All who come to give through Dec. 7 will score an exclusive pair of Red Cross […]

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East Windsor Police blotter

A 26-year-old Trenton resident was arrested on active warrants from Trenton and Hamilton Township following a motor vehicle stop on Lake Drive on Nov. 12. Additional summonses were issued for failure to inspect, tinted windows and driving while suspended. The driver was processed and turned over to the Hamilton Township Police Department. A 33-year-old Pennsylvania […]