28 Municipalities Receive Notices of Violation for Publishing LGBTQIA+ Exclusionary Marriage License Application Forms On Their Websites DCR has issued Notices of Violation to the following 28 municipalities: Audubon, Carney’s Point, Chester Township, Commercial, Delran, Fair Haven, Farmingdale, Hi-Nella, Lopatcong, Lumberton, Manasquan, Milltown, Morris Plains, Morristown, Ocean Gate, Oceanport, Old Bridge, Pemberton, Pennsauken, Pohatcong, Raritan…

November 1, 2023 Photos and story by: Mike Ratcliffe TRENTON (Mercer) – Firefighters investigating a haze of smoke discovered a fire inside a city public works building this evening (Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023). It was about 7:30 p.m. when Battalion 1 and Rescue 1, returning to quarters from a previous assignment, spotted a smoke condition…

October 14, 2023 NEWARK, N.J. – A Concord, New Hampshire, man pleaded guilty today in federal court in connection with the exploitation of a minor in New Jersey and possession of child sexual abuse material, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger and U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announced. Scott Wilkinson, 38, pleaded guilty to one count each…

October 11, 2023 EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–Around 5:30 p.m. police, firefighters, and EMS were detailed to the intersection of Dutch Neck Road and Oak Creek Road for a two-vehicle crash with entrapment. When emergency responders arrived on scene it was determined that a victim was trapped in an overturned vehicle. The person was extricated in…

October 20, 2023 EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered the oath of office to two promoted police officers, new Police Sergeant Kenny Azambuja and new Police Lieutenant Philip Melhorn, who fill existing positions in the police department, at a recent ceremony. Mayor Mironov stated, “This is an exciting evening for East Windsor…

December 7, 2023 TRENTON, N.J. – A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 240 months in prison for making threatening telephone and email communications to New Jersey state officials, judges, law enforcement officers, and attorneys, and phoning in false bomb threats to local and state government offices, a police department, two law…

November 1, 2023 Photos and story by: Mike Ratcliffe TRENTON (Mercer) – One firefighter was hurt while helping battle a blaze in an autobody shop on Halloween (Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023). It was just before 5:35 p.m. when the first of several 911 calls started coming in reporting a fire in the area of the…

Liven Up Your Off Season as a Fire Company Volunteer! December 5, 2023 SHIP BOTTOM, NJ (OCEAN)–The seasonal crowds are gone, leaving those who live or work here year-round with a quieter, slower island. Want to liven things up? Become a Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Company (SBVFC) volunteer. “The off-season is training season,” said SBVFC…

December 4, 2023 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–In recognition of their efforts to combat youth homelessness in New Jersey, Anchor House, a Trenton-based nonprofit, has been honored with the Bank of America Neighborhood Builders® Award. This accolade comes with a multi-year grant of $200,000, allowing Anchor House to enhance their existing programs and extend their impact in…

November 30, 2023 Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on November 14, 2023, Michael Wormann, 38 of Toms River, Ryan Thompson, 35, of Trenton, and Tina Martinez, 61, also of Trenton, were charged with Strict Liability Drug Induced Death, in connection with the death of a 55-year-old male in Berkeley Township on September…