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'Jews vs. Nazis' beer pong condemned by U.S. Congresswoman

U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman issued statement condemning drinking game played by Princeton High School students PRINCETON - Princeton police are continuing to investigate the circumstances...

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Public workshop set to discuss Trenton's lead levels

The workshop is scheduled for April 21 at 5:30 p.m. in City Council chambers TRENTON -- Concerns about lead poisoning in the state and country has spurred Councilman Duncan Harrison to hold a public...

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Princeton U. ends 82-year sprint football tradition after 106 straight losses

The sprint football tradition at Princeton dates back to 1934, when the college was among the first to join PRINCETON - After 106 consecutive losses, Princeton University's varsity sprint football...

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Trenton fire divers search for gun in canal for police (PHOTOS)

Firefighters spent about 2 1/2 hours at the canal on North Montgomery Street but did not find any weapons. TRENTON -- Trenton firefighters searched the Delaware & Raritan Canal for a gun Tuesday...

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Man gets 8 years for attacking date with hammer

Kirvy Mims was sentenced to eight years after the 2014 attack TRENTON - A man who slashed his date's throat with a claw hammer in a motel room is going to jail for the assault, according to the Mercer...

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Police issue photos of man they say carjacked 78-year-old woman

Police described the man as middle aged, 6-feet to 6-feet 1-inch tall with a large build and weighing about 250 pounds. UPDATE: Lawrence carjacking suspect arrested, had victim's car, purse LAWRENCE...

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Lawrence carjacking suspect arrested, had victim's car, purse

Robert McClain, 47, was apprehended at Avalon Apartments in Lawrence. LAWRENCE -- Police arrested a Trenton man late Tuesday on charges alleging he's the carjacker who who ripped a 78-year-old woman...

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Bullpen ready to be a rock for the Thunder in 2016

TRENTON- Matt Wotherspoon may not be the most well known Trenton player, but he may be just as important to the success of the team in 2016 as any of his teammates. Everyone has raved about the...

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Jews vs. Nazis drinking game serves as a cautionary tale | Opinion

The Jews vs. Nazis drinking game was not harmless fun by a group of Princeton High School students. By Theodore R. Quann "What were they thinking? That had to be the reaction of many people when they...

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Another N.J. college exploring 'campus town' development

If it comes to fruition, the project could include a mix of housing, retail and dining options LAWRENCE -- Rider University may be taking a page from neighboring College of New Jersey, whose new $120...

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Hamilton and Robbinsville police blotter for April 4-11

Crimes reported by police departments from Hamilton and Robbinsville HAMILTON April 5 Criminal Mischief - 1400 block Hamilton Ave. File photo of Hamilton police vehicles.Martin Griff/The Times  April...

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Dangerous strain of hepatitis striking suburban heroin users

Young heroin addicts who checked into a Princeton detox facility had a 2-in-5 chance of having hepatitis C - especially a very aggressive strain that is unusual, a survey showed. Two out of every five...

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Woman sues hospital, claims HIV status was revealed in security breach

The woman said she worked at the hospital for years before a coworker accessed her medical records PLAINSBORO - A security breach at a Plainsboro hospital resulted in one employee's medical records...

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10 companies getting millions in assistance to stay in N.J., report says

One company, Quality Packaging Specialists International, wants to expand its operations in N.J. with a new facility in Florence. The Economic Development Authority (EDA) voted Tuesday to approve a...

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Medical offices abusing drug drop box, police say

Princeton police issue warning to medical facilities to quit dumping drugs in prescription drop boxes PRINCETON -- The prescription drug drop box at Princeton police headquarters has been a success -...

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Major league legacy - Generations of Trenton Thunder bat dogs beloved by fans

Unique in all of baseball, the New York Yankees minor league affiliate Trenton Thunder have had a line of three generations of golden retrievers fetching bats and delighting fans during home games

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2 possible gunmen involved in daytime Trenton shooting

The victim was taken to the hospital after being shot in the stomach TRENTON --  Police say a man was rushed to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after being shot in the stomach in the city's West...

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Child molester who once got new trial loses latest appeal

Thomas Zowasky was convicted a decade ago in Burlington County for having a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old girl. TRENTON -- A man convicted of several sex crimes for having a sexual...

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Recent crimes against elderly prompt call for tougher penalties

The proposed bill was prompted by two recent assaults in Mercer County TRENTON -- Those who assault an elderly or disabled person may soon face a harsher punishment under a bill that is being proposed...

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Man arrested in carjacking of 78-year-old woman charged in same-day robbery

Robert McClain, 47, of Trenton, has also been charged with third-degree theft EAST WINDSOR -- The man who was arrested in the carjacking of a 78-year-old woman has also been charged with robbing a...

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