Mamdani and Sherrill team up for mutual endorsements in 2025 elections
New York, NY — Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani and New Jersey gubernatorial hopeful Rep. Mikie Sherrill publicly declared mutual support for each other’s campaigns, signaling an unusual political alliance amid sharp…
Princeton Man Charged in Shocking Murder of Brother and Cat
PRINCETON, N.J. – A Princeton Borough man has been arrested and charged with murdering his younger brother, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey announced Sunday. Matthew Hertgen, 31, faces first-degree murder charges…
This New Jersey Military Base Could Soon Become a Detention Center for Criminal Illegal Aliens
JACKSON, NJ — A brewing conflict between New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and the Trump administration is emerging over plans to use Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL) as a detention center for…
Grand jury declines to charge New Jersey cop in fatal 2023 crash
TRENTON, N.J. — A state grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against an Elizabeth police officer in connection with a December 10, 2023, crash that killed two people, the New…
Harpoon Willy’s Expands to Robbinsville: A New Destination for Creative Cuisine and Cozy Hospitality
Harpoon Willy’s, a beloved name in the New Jersey dining scene, has officially expanded to Robbinsville, welcoming guests seven days a week for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Conveniently situated at 2360…
Trenton man convicted in 2022 shooting, faces up to 30 years
TRENTON, N.J. — A Mercer County jury has found a Trenton man guilty of aggravated assault and multiple weapons charges in connection with a 2022 shooting, prosecutors announced. Davion S. Smith, 26,…
Mercer County Lottery Luck as Trenton Player Wins $50K
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 in Mercer…
Former Mercer County pharmacist convicted of oxycodone distribution conspiracy
TRENTON, 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 of oxycodone…
Grand jury declines charges in fatal South Brunswick officer-involved shooting
TRENTON, NJ — A state grand jury has decided not to bring criminal charges against members of the U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force in the fatal shooting…
Harpoon Willy’s expands in New Jersey, offering new dining experience in Town Center
ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. — Jersey Shore Restaurant Group (JSRG) has announced the grand opening of a new Harpoon Willy’s location in Robbinsville, set for Monday, January 13, at 2360 State Highway 33 in…
Mercer County player scores $1 million Mega Millions prize
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 New Year’s…
Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market returns for three-day holiday celebration
TRENTON, N.J. — The Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market is set to kick off its annual “Wreck the Halls” event Friday at the Cure Insurance Arena, promising three days of punk rock-inspired…
New Jersey Little Leaguer crowned national champ at MLB’s Pitch, Hit & Run finals, gets tickets to World Series
JACKSON, NJ — Is a future Aaron Judge or Derek Jeter living right here in Jackson? Only time will tell. Out of more than 46,000 participants across the country, 10-year-old Garin Fisher…
Mercer County player strikes it rich with $1.1 million Fast Play jackpot
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 on November…
Fugitive wanted for murder of Trenton teen arrested in Pennsylvania
TRENTON, N.J. — A 19-year-old Trenton man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old resident, authorities announced. Keisan Simmons was taken into custody on Monday, September 30,…
Mercer County establishes new Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs
TRENTON, 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 providing access…
Mercer County Player Wins $74K Jackpot
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 50% of…
Mercer County Couple Admit to Conspiring in Asylum Fraud Scheme
TRENTON, 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 known as…
Mercer County Woman Sentenced for Fraudulently Collecting Over $268,000 in Survivor Benefits
TRENTON — 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 after remarrying…
Mercer County Man Convicted of Tax Evasion and Filing False Tax Returns
TRENTON, 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 announcement by…
Man Murdered Thursday Night in Trenton, Shot Multiple Times
TRENTON, NJ — The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Thursday night in Trenton. At approximately 11:30 p.m. on July…