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Hepatitis C rates exploding among suburban N.J. heroin users, study finds
Nearly half of the heroin users tested were positive for the liver disease. Researchers recently confirmed what many in the medical and drug treatment community had feared: Rates of Hepatitis C are...
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Hopewell head-on crash sends 2 to hospital
Erica L. Hemmel, 30, of Hopewell Township, was driving south on Route 29 near Maddock Road in a 2014 Acura when her car was hit head-on by a 2013 Nissan HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP - A Sergeantsville woman was...
View ArticleN.J. marijuana legalization activists plan march, rally at Statehouse
Marijuana legalization supporters will gather in Trenton on Saturday to demand an end to cannabis prohibition in New Jersey TRENTON -- Hundreds of marijuana legalization supporters are expected to...
View ArticleExplosives training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on Saturday
The training is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sat. Oct. 17 JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST -- The 421st Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit will be training with explosives on Fort Dix ranges...
View ArticleWestminster Choir College opens renovated playhouse with new name
The newly renovated Robert L. Annis Playhouse honors the college's longtime dean who retired in December 2014 PRINCETON -- The Playhouse on the campus of Westminster Choir College of Rider University...
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4 N.J. weekend events filled with food and family
Cranberries, Italian food, wine and food trucks make up the menu for a delicious Saturday and Sunday. THE CHATSWORTH CRANBERRY FESTIVAL This 32nd annual event celebrating New Jersey's cranberry...
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West Windsor receives grant money for local Duck Pond Park
West Windsor received over $200,000 of a nearly $500,000 grant from the county to complete the Duck Pond Park WEST WINDSOR - The township was just given the second part of a $500,000 grant from the...
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TCNJ holds 'Day of Service' to honor late provost who sought to improve Trenton
The day was planned as a way to remember his lifelong commitment to community-engaged learning and the Trenton community TRENTON -- Hundreds from The College of New Jersey will fan out across the city...
View ArticleTrenton firefighters educate children on fire dangers
Fire statistics from the state Division of Fire Safety show Trenton had 829 confirmed fires in 2014, more than any other reporting department in Mercer County. TRENTON -- It's called Fire Prevention...
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Two Hamilton fire districts to remain neutral on consolidation
Districts 4 and 8 have not made any public declarations on the issue and it's going to stay that way, the chairpersons of each commissioner board said. HAMILTON -- As fire district consolidation...
View ArticleEndorsements for Jordan DeGroote & Lisa Richford
Today's letters: more endorsements I am writing to endorse Jordon DeGroote for WW-P School Board. WW-P School District has always been known for providing excellent education and learning experiences...
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PNC launches $1M program to help Trenton preschoolers build vocab
The grant represents the PNC Foundation's single-largest investment in the capital city TRENTON -- Children from low-income families hear as many as 30 million fewer words than their more affluent...
View ArticleN.J. wrestling family brings sport, mentoring to Trenton kids
Wrestlers will be outfitted with gear and other equipment and given free mentoring and tutoring TRENTON -- The Betheas are one of New Jersey's most decorated wrestling families. The seven brothers...
View ArticleHundreds participate in N.J. Cannabis Freedom Rally in Trenton
Hundreds of people from all walks of life participated in the East Coast Cannabis Coalition's N.J. Cannabis Freedom Rally in Trenton today, demanding the legalization of marijuana in the state....
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Shine and Inspire supplied the scooter, she supplied the art
A Trenton Woman will speak at Mercer County nonprofit Shine and Inspire's annual fundraiser on Oct. 23 about her experience with giving and receiving. TRENTON - When Medicare denied an application to...
View ArticlePsychics, paranormal investigators will tour Allentown
The psychics will be joined by MG Paranormal Investigators, who investigated the area last month and will share their findings with guests on the trail. Allentown will be getting into the Halloween...
View ArticleN.J. Turnpike car lane exit at 7A to close for month
The work is expected to be completed before Thanksgiving. ROBBINSVILLE -- The New Jersey Turnpike will close the southbound car lanes exit at interchange 7A for about a month starting Wednesday to...
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Trenton launches independent nonprofit to promote economic devleopment
Greater Trenton, a new independent nonprofit organization, will use private funding to promote economic development and revitalization projects TRENTON -- Trenton Mayor Eric Jackson on Monday...
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High levels of stress in students prompted district-wide changes
West Windsor-Plainsboro school superintendent released a letter Friday linking district changes to stress in students. WEST WINDSOR - A report of "frighteningly high levels of stress" in the West...
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Authorities investigating sex assault at Rider dormitory
The incident occurred in the Poyda residence rall and was reported in the early morning hours on Sunday, the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office said Monday. LAWRENCE -- Detectives are investigating the...
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