Mercer County player wins $400K in Crossword Bonanza scratch-off game Hightstown, NJ – A Crossword Bonanza ticket sold at a local food store in Hightstown delivered a $400,000 payday to …
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Community News
Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office honored as ‘Champion for Children’ at PEI Kids gala
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, NJ – The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office has been named a 2025 “Champion for Children” by PEI Kids, recognizing its dedication to protecting young victims and promoting justice throughout …
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Police Blotter
Veteran prosecutor Brian Shevlin named deputy first assistant in Mercer County
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, NJ – A seasoned New Jersey prosecutor with more than two decades of experience has been appointed to a top leadership role in the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office. Brian …
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Mercer County nurse accused of sexually touching patients has license suspended
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Board of Nursing has temporarily suspended the license of a Mercer County nurse accused of criminal sexual contact involving three male hospital patients while …
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HAMILTON, N.J. — A Fourth of July celebration turned even more explosive for a Mercer County resident who landed a $237,552 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Friday. The New Jersey …
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TRENTON, NJ — A Mercer County couple uncovered a life-changing surprise after finding a forgotten Mega Millions ticket tucked away in a drawer for nearly five months — and it …
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Mercer County resident claims massive $1 million scratch-off prize
TRENTON, NJ – A lucky Mercer County player has claimed the first $1 million top prize in the Mega Hot 7’s Scratch-Off Game, with two more top prizes still up …
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TRENTON, N.J. — A Super Crossword ticket purchased at Kwick Point in Trenton has won $50,000, New Jersey Lottery officials announced. The winning ticket was bought at 635 Arena Drive …
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Breaking News
Former Mercer County pharmacist convicted of oxycodone distribution conspiracy
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. – Florence Ndubizu, 64, a former pharmacist from Princeton Junction, New Jersey, was found guilty on Wednesday for her role in a conspiracy to unlawfully distribute large quantities …
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TRENTON, N.J. — A lucky lottery player from Mercer County started the new year with a $1 million prize after matching five white balls in the Mega Millions drawing on …
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MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Mercer County won more than $1.1 million after purchasing a progressive top prize-winning Fast Play ticket for the Diamonds and Gold game …
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Featured News
Mercer County establishes new Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. — Mercer County Executive Dan Benson signed an ordinance last week that creates the Mercer County Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, aimed at supporting the county’s LGBTQIA+ community by …
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TRENTON, NJ — A lucky player in Mercer County won $74,864 after purchasing a $5 Diamond Spectacular 5X Fast Play ticket on Sunday, September 22. The winning ticket, which claimed …
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Featured News
Mercer County Couple Admit to Conspiring in Asylum Fraud Scheme
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. — A Mercer County couple pleaded guilty today in federal court to conspiring to submit fraudulent asylum applications, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Zuwairul Ameer, 61, also …
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Breaking News
Mercer County Woman Sentenced for Fraudulently Collecting Over $268,000 in Survivor Benefits
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON — A Mercer County woman has been sentenced for stealing more than $268,000 in survivor benefits from her deceased husband’s pension, a fraud she continued for nearly a decade …
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New Jersey News
Mercer County Man Convicted of Tax Evasion and Filing False Tax Returns
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. — Gordian A. Ndubizu, a 69-year-old resident of Princeton Junction, New Jersey, has been convicted of evading federal income taxes and filing false tax returns, according to an …
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Police Blotter
Mercer County Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Firearms Charges
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, NJ—Jamal Wilson, a 49-year-old resident of Trenton, admitted to several charges related to narcotics distribution and firearms possession in a federal court today. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger confirmed …
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Trenton, NJ — One fortunate ticket holder has won the $192,763 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from Monday’s drawing. The winning numbers for June 10 were 01, 07, 30, 36, and …
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Trenton, NJ – A single Jersey Cash 5 ticket has won the jackpot prize of $204,290 in the drawing held on Monday, March 18. The winning ticket matched all five …
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TRENTON, NJ — A Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold in Mercer County has won a jackpot of $1,160,018. The ticket, which matched all five numbers from the drawing on March …
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Trenton, NJ, and its surrounding areas in Mercer County boast a vibrant pizza scene that can satisfy any craving, from traditional Italian pies to innovative creations. Whether you’re a local …
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Breaking News
Mercer County Correctional Officer Facing Bribery, Smuggling, and Drug Charges
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced that a Mercer County correctional police officer, Tyree L. Hobbs, 39, of …
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TRENTON, NJ – A Fast Play ticket worth $129,122 was claimed on Tuesday after a player struck the progressive jackpot with the $10 Max Cash Multiplier game. The winning ticket, …
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Government NewsPolice Blotter
Mercer County Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Crime
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelBLUEFIELD, W.Va. – Eric Shawn Phillips, 43, of Princeton, was sentenced today to 30 years in prison, to be followed by a lifetime of supervised release, and ordered to pay …
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HAMILTON, NJ — The first phase of a new passive-recreation park in Mercer County is set to commence on Nov. 1 with the dredging of the 50-acre lake at Dam …