Man who trapped kids in home, beat wife for 3 days gets 33 years
The judge painted a horrifying picture of what happened during those three days. TRENTON - Earlier this year, a jury found Don Finney not guilty of seven criminal counts related to what officials say...
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Firefighters battle apartment blaze in sweltering heat
Trenton firefighters confined a Hoffman Avenue fire to one apartment after a 30-minute long struggle with the blaze. TRENTON -- City firefighters battled a one-alarm fire in a second-floor apartment...
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Man killed in Trenton crash was speeding, police say
The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the 7:30 p.m. crash Thursday after his vehicle hit a tree. TRENTON -- Authorities on Friday were working to identify a man killed in a one-vehicle crash...
View Article'Mercer at Play' makes $6M in grants available for rec projects
The first round in 2006 helped fund 20 projects across the county LAWRENCE -- Following the success of the county's "Mercer at Play" program that helped fund parks and recreational projects that might...
View ArticleN.J. police union to officers: limit insignia off duty
"Do your job, but don't be a hero," the state PBA said in an alert to officers. TRENTON - The New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association (PBA) issued a warning to its police officers Friday...
View ArticleSee Mercer's 14 largest DOT projects shutting down today
These projects have contracts that are worth at least $500,000 TRENTON -- Hundreds of roadwork projects are grinding to a halt Friday at midnight, with Mercer County's 14 largest, most expensive...
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Somerset Patriots infielder Scott Kelly back & better than ever
Scott Kelly is back to his old self, better actually than his old self. BRIDGEWATER -- Scott Kelly is back to his old self, better actually than his old self. A year ago last month he was in his...
View Article2 Trenton man arrested after struggle with officers
Serge Charles and Ronaldo Exantus were arrested after police say, they interfered with an investigation and resisted arrest. TRENTON -- Two Trenton men were arrested after allegedly assaulting...
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Essex County man charged with killing retired corrections officer
Quinnizel J. Clark is charged with one count of murder and a firearm in connection with the death of James Dewyer MANSFIELD -- Authorities have charged a 34-year-old Belleville man with killing a...
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How much will it cost to cross the new Scudders Falls Bridge?
The tolls are subject to passage by the commission's board of directors meeting in September. EWING -- The cost of crossing the new Scudders Falls Bridge when it opens in three years will be anywhere...
View ArticleSad state when few in N.J. want to teach | Editorial
Few high school students aspire to be teachers thanks in part to seeing how teachers are treated by New Jersey politicians. It was one of the most depressing headlines we've read lately - and also one...
View ArticleMount Rushmore, Week 2: Best-ever athlete polls for 3 new schools
Our second batch of Mount Rushmore polls - time to vote We have reached Week 2 of our five-week, 15-team Mount Rushmore project for the summer of 2016, and three new polls launch Tuesday. These polls...
View ArticleCouple sues hospital, doctors for malpractice after twin dies
Jeffrey and Jodi Freeman allege Capital Health and two doctors were negligent during the birth of their son in 2014. TRENTON -- A Yardley, Pa. couple has filed a medical malpractice suit against...
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Hightstown police save 2 overdose victims in 1 day
Officers Kenneth Larsen and Daniel Abbatemarco were part of both first aid calls. HIGHTSTOWN -- Patrol officers equipped with drug-reversal kits saved two people from opioid overdoes in the same work...
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Trenton man gets life in prison for kidnapping, executing woman
The body of 47-year-old Lisa Armstrong was found in a wooded area off Route 206 in Burlington County in 2013. MOUNT HOLLY -- A Trenton man will spend life in prison for kidnapping, robbing and killing...
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Trenton man arrested with drugs, open alcoholic drink
Luis Ramos was arrested with drugs after police say he ran at the sight of officers. TRENTON -- A Trenton man is charged with drug possession and distribution after police say officers found him...
View ArticleVOTE: Who are the four greatest athletes/coaches in Hightstown history?
Fans get to vote for the players and coaches who deserve to be on the Hightstown Mount Rushmore HIGHTSTOWN -- Hightstown graduated its 101st senior class in June. It has an athletic tradition that...
View ArticleAssemblyman calls shutdown of Trenton's 5 road projects 'unacceptable'
The city's five projects total $2.8 million TRENTON -- The city has been forced to suspend five road projects because of Gov. Chris Christie's executive order -- a move Assemblyman Reed Gusciora...
View ArticleTown hall construction delayed by builder error, officials say
Officials: Town hall construction delayed by builder error ROBBINSVILLE -- Inspectors were standing inside of the nearly completed Robbinsville municipal building on a sunny day recently when they saw...
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Trenton man arrested with loaded handgun, police say
Darryl Young was approached by officers after police say Young and two others dispersed after noticing law enforcement. TRENTON -- A Trenton man was arrested and charged with weapon offenses after...
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