Mercer County election guide 2015
Check back Tuesday evening for updates as results come in for the Mercer County 2015 races. MERCER COUNTY -- Here is a guide to Tuesday's general election in Mercer County. The polls will open Tuesday...
View ArticleTrenton YMCA's new studio opens up space for other programs
The new fitness and dance studio in the neighboring shopping center not only allows it to expand, but also to reconfigure its current space TRENTON -- The dance classes at the YMCA of Trenton have...
View ArticleTrenton rally calls for peace among all religions
Leaders from various religious groups invited residents to Trenton to vow to "Stand Up for the Other" in a rally held Sunday afternoon. TRENTON - Leaders from various faith groups in Trenton invited...
View ArticleAnother strange smell at AvalonBay site prompts town to take action
Residents reported smelling another odd smell at an AvalonBay construction site Tuesday - for the second time in recent weeks. PRINCETON - The second odd smell in a few weeks coming off of an...
View ArticleOnline petitions urge saving majors Rider University plans to cut
Kenny Dillon started a petition on change.org Friday, titled: "Oppose Rider University's Decision to Cut Majors, Minors, and Graduate Degrees!" LAWRENCE -- A Rider University student's online petition...
View ArticleTrenton's new IT firm begins work before council approval
Council is not set to vote on the three-year, $2.4 million contract until Thursday TRENTON -- The city's new IT contractor started work on Monday, even though it has yet to receive approval from City...
View ArticleTrenton police arrest 15 on paintball gun-related charges in a month
Police have arrested 15 people, including five teens, on paintball-related charges since Oct. 7, police said. File photo of a Trenton Police vehicle (Michael Mancuso | The Times of Trenton) TRENTON -...
View ArticleTCNJ investigates, suspends Sigma Pi fraternity chapter
The interim suspension began in September following allegations that the Sigma Pi violated the university's rules governing fraternities and sororities EWING - The College of New Jersey suspended its...
View ArticleTrenton woman charged with pouring bleach on neighbor's head
Wanda Jackson, 48, was charged with aggravated assault after police arrested her for pouring bleach on the 32-year-old woman who lives above her TRENTON - A Trenton woman was arrested and charged with...
View ArticleJudge accused of mistreating employees granted transfer
Mercer County Presiding Judge Gerald Council will be transferred to Middlesex County on Wednesday. TRENTON - Mercer County Presiding Judge Gerald Council, who's facing disciplinary action for...
View ArticleNavy confirms discovery of N.J.-owned El Faro, missing since Hurricane Joaquin
The ship was found in an upright position, its stern buried in approximately 30 feet of sediment. The navigation bridge and the deck were separated from the vessel and the voyage data recorder has yet...
View ArticleMercer County election results 2015
While the state Assembly races topped the ballot, five Mercer County seats were contested in the race for county executive, county clerk and three freeholder seats. MERCER COUNTY -- The polls are now...
View ArticleFormer Hamilton GOP chair pranked with campaign signs
Chianese woke up on Election Day Tuesday to find about two dozen Kelly Yaede campaign signs planted in his front yard. HAMILTON -- Former Hamilton Republican chairman Michael Chianese did not support...
View ArticleIncumbent retains WW-P board seat over teen challenger
Incumbent Michele Kaish won out over teenager Jordon DeGroote in the Board of Education election this year WEST WINDSOR - Incumbent Michele Kaish took the win Tuesday in the West Windsor-Plainsboro...
View ArticleDemocrats dominate Mercer County races, Yaede re-elected in Hamilton
Incumbents across Mercer County swept to re-election Tuesday, including victories for County Executive Brian Hughes and Hamilton Mayor Kelly Yaede MERCER COUNTY -- Incumbents across Mercer County...
View ArticleElections 2015: Assembly race in 16th District too close to call
A race that could give Democrats an even larger majority in the state Assembly than initially projected was too close to call early Wednesday morning TRENTON -- A race that could give Democrats an...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week: Allentown wildcat quarterback Sadik Queen
Allentown High School freshman wildcat quarterback Sadik Queen was a big reason why the Redbirds rolled Hightstown 38-8 on October 16 despite being down four vital players. ALLENTOWN -- Allentown High...
View ArticlePrinceton named best small city in the country
The town of Princeton was named best small city in the country by a financial website recently. PRINCETON - The town received national recognition after a financial website recently named Princeton...
View ArticleHamilton and Robbinsville police blotter for Oct. 27- Nov.1
Hamilton and Robbinsville police blotter for Oct. 27- Nov.1 HAMILTON Oct. 27 Criminal Mischief - 100 block Beal St. Theft/Auto - 400 block Atlantic Ave. Theft/Auto - Wharian Court Theft - 1600 block...
View ArticleAssault charges for 2 Florence High School teens
Police did not name the school official, but said the man had was assaulted by a 15-year-old girl while breaking up a fight between her and a 17-year-old girl FLORENCE - Two Florence Township High...
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