September 16, 2020 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–A former member of Paraguay’s Congress and her husband have admitted their roles in an international money laundering conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today. Raimundo Va, 45, pleaded guilty today before Chief Judge Freda L. Wolfson to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit money…
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September 4, 2020 NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ (MIDDLESEX)–The entire Township of North Brunswick is mourning today the death of Police Director Kenneth McCormick. Ken’s quick smile, sharp wit, intense integrity, unwavering compassion and dedication to family, friends, coworkers and officers made him a hero to those he knew and those he led. Director McCormick was hired…
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March 28, 2020 Statement from Governor Murphy on CDC Domestic Travel Advisory “Throughout the day, I’ve been in constant communication with the White House, including discussions with the President and Vice President, who briefed me on tonight’s CDC travel advisory affecting the tri-state region.“To be clear, this non-binding advisory guidance does not change the rules…
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June 14, 2023 EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members issued a Mayoral Proclamation recognizing May as “Community Action Month” to Rise, a Community Action Partnership, serving the East Windsor-Hightstown community. Rise administers a variety of community programs and services providing social support and opportunities to individuals and families, including food distribution,…
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April 13, 2020 FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Hong Kong human rights advocates who have worked with Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) on protecting Hong Kong freedom from Chinese government oppression have donated 4,000 high-quality surgical masks to CentraState Medical Center. Anna Cheung, founder of New Yorkers Supporting Hong Kong (NY4HK) and the non-government organization Hong Kong…
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MVC Licensing Centers to Offer Testing by Appointment Only July 31, 2020 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission announced today that driver knowledge exams, also known as “written” driver tests, will be available to all drivers, including commercial drivers, by appointment starting August 3. All Licensing Centers except Oakland and Flemington will offer the tests.Appointments…
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September 29, 2020 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)—Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that he has vetoed City Ordinance 20-51, which would move the City of Trenton’s nonpartisan regular municipal elections from May to November, starting in 2022. “While I commend City Council’s desire to improve voter participation in the Capital City, we need to take great…
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February 14, 2020 Updated to include town in NJ and additional information. Special thanks to Vail Daily for contributing to this report. VAIL COLORADO (EAGLE)–According to reports a New Jersey man has died by Chair 37 Skyline Express Lift in the Blue Sky Basin area of Vail’s legendary back bowls. Jason Varnish, 46, of Short…
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June 14, 2020 ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–Around noon today a vehicle lost control when it backed into a vehicle then lunged forward across the parking area crashing into a townhome on Devon Court in Foxmoor. The vehicle crashed though the bay window and ended up on the inside of the house. The Robbinsville Township Fire Department…
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March 19, 2021 By: Tyler Eckel BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP (BURLINGTON)– A single car lost control, knocking down traffic light signals in Bordentown Township, yesterday afternoon. The crash occurred around 4:45 pm on March 18. Bordentown Township Police responded to the single car collision on Route 206 at Carmen Avenue. Investigation revealed that a 2013 BMW 3…
