September 1, 2021 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Today, Governor Phil Murphy declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective immediately in response to Tropical Storm Ida. Executive Order No. 259 declares a State of Emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey, allowing resources to be deployed throughout the state during the duration of…

Plan Includes $10 Million Proposal for Community-Based Violence Intervention Package Includes Proposals to Require Firearms Safety Training, Mandate Safe Storage of Firearms, Raise the Minimum Age to Purchase Long Guns to 21, and Establish Electronic Ammunition Sales Recordkeeping  April 15, 2021 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Governor Phil Murphy today unveiled a sweeping series of reforms aimed at…

UPDATE HERE: May 21, 2022 EWING TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Sometime around 9:30 p.m. a crash occurred in the 1500-1600 Block of N. Olden Avenue (CR-622) in Ewing Township involving a municipal government vehicle and a car. It was unclear if there were any injuries, and the airbags were deployed on the vehicle with MG plates. The…

December 19, 2020 HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–At 6:47 pm the Hamilton Township Fire Department, RJW EMS and Capital Health Paramedics were sent to State Highway 29 North Bound in the area of mile marker 1.2 for an over turned vehicle with entrapment. Upon arrival it was determined that there was no entrapment but multiple people…

Mercer County is also proud to offer free at-home COVID-19 testing. These tests are available to all residents of Mercer County, free of charge. November 18, 2020 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes today announced that the County, in partnership with Vault Health Services, will offer free COVID-19 testing on Tuesday, Nov. 24,…

November 16, 2022 UPDATE: Man Killed In Trenton Home Invasion Identified TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri told MidJersey.news that there was a shooting in the 200 Block of Hewitt Street, one pronounced deceased, two others were wounded. Onofri stated it appears to be a home invasion. Trenton Police, Trenton EMS, Mercer County Paramedics and…

April 22, 2020 See Updated Story Here on President Trump’s announcement of “Operation America Strong” Update: Still getting several messages about this event, asking questions when and times, we don’t know if or when. See the note from official Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Facebook Page below they say it is in “planning” so that means it…

July 30, 2022 HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ (OCEAN)–The Howell Township Traffic Safety Unit is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash which occurred on July 29, 2022. At approximately 10:27p.m., a 23-year-old motorcyclist from Jackson Township was traveling west on Norse Drive when he left the road for an unknown reason and struck a utility pole. The…

September 30, 2022 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER) – Trenton Water Works (TWW) Director Mark Lavenberg today responded to a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) letter and report this week discussing ongoing compliance obligations and TWW’s water quality improvements.  “First and foremost, Trenton Water Works has acted with full transparency in self-reporting ongoing assessments to NJDEP.…

January 31, 2021 WEST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–On Saturday January 30, 2021 at 7:59 pm, Lawrence Township and West Windsor Police Department Patrol Units, West Windsor Emergency Services, Princeton Junction Fire Company, and West Windsor Fire Company were detailed to the intersection of Quakerbridge Road at Nassau Park Boulevard on a report of a Serious Motor…