• May 24, 2021 – MidJersey.News

    With Key COVID-19 Benchmarks Achieved, Governor Murphy Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate, Removes Social Distancing Requirements and Gathering Limits Among Others Changes Effective in Two Phases – On Friday, May 28 and Friday, June 4 May 24, 2021 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 242, lifting major COVID-19 restrictions and moving forward…

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  • Mayor Gusciora Statement on Court Approval of St. Francis Sale – MidJersey.News

    December 1, 2022 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Mayor W. Reed Gusciora issued the following statement regarding the Mercer County Superior Court decision yesterday approving the transfer of ownership of St. Francis Hospital in Trenton, from Trinity Health to Capital Health. “While unfortunate, this hospital closure has been inevitable for years. Yesterday’s court decision confirms that inescapable outcome.…

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  • May 28, 2021 – MidJersey.News

    May 28, 2021 HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–The Antiques Roadshow 2021 will be at the Grounds For Sculpture filming on Wednesday October 6, 2021. If you think you have something interesting that should be on the show follow the links below: Enter to win an invitation to have your item appraised at ANTIQUES ROADSHOW this summer!…

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  • Fatal Three Alarm Fire Burns 6 Row Homes in Trenton, Several Families Left Homeless on Christmas Morning – MidJersey.News

    UPDATE: Update: 2 people succumbed to injuries in the fire as reported Mayor Reed Gusciora December 25, 2021 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Christmas was ruined for several families when flames raced through a row of homes in the 200 block of Rusling Street, near Anderson Street, before dawn today (Dec. 25). The three-alarm blaze was fought by…

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  • TTN – Trenton-Mercer Airport Terminal Project Advances – MidJersey.News

    March 21, 2022 EWING TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given Mercer County the green light to move forward with the design and construction of a new passenger terminal at Trenton-Mercer Airport, County Executive Brian M. Hughes announced.  “This is great news for Trenton-Mercer Airport and the many thousands of travelers who pass…

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  • Coast Guard Rescues 7 From Tugboat Transporting 290-foot Barge From New Jersey – MidJersey.News

    January 15, 2023 BALTIMORE, Md. – The Coast Guard rescued seven people Saturday from a disabled, adrift tug towing a barge 30 miles offshore from Ocean City. A crew member aboard the tug Legacy notified watch standers at Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region at about 3:30 a.m. Saturday that while towing a 290-foot barge from New Jersey,…

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  • May 19, 2021 – MidJersey.News

    May 19, 2021 ALLENTOWN, NJ (MONMOUTH)—The visiting Hopewell Valley baseball team won their game at Allentown today with a final score of Hopewell 3 and Allentown 1 Photo Gallery: Choose an amount Or enter a custom amount Your contribution is appreciated. Your contribution is appreciated. DonateDonate monthly May 19, 2021 FREEHOLD – The names of…

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  • May 6, 2021 – MidJersey.News

    May 6, 2021 ALLENTOWN, NJ (MONMOUTH)–West Windsor Plainsboro North lacrosse team was at Allentown High School this afternoon. The final score was Allentown 12 WWP-N 4 Photo Gallery: Choose an amount Or enter a custom amount Your contribution is appreciated. Your contribution is appreciated. DonateDonate monthly May 6, 2021 By: Tyler Eckel BELMAR BOROUGH (MONMOUTH)–…

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  • March 6, 2021 – MidJersey.News

    March 6, 2021 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Trenton Police Director Sheilah A. Coley announced yesterday that a Trenton man had been arrested for multiple drug and firearm offenses on Mar. 4, 2021 after a joint city, county, and state operation seized dozens of doses of crack cocaine, multiple firearms, and thousands of dollars in suspected drug proceeds.…

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  • 3M Files Lawsuit Alleging N95 Price Gouging in New York City Against Performance Supply, A Manalapan, New Jersey Company – MidJersey.News

    April 10, 2020 From 3M Newsroom 3M filed legal action Friday, April 10, in federal court in New York City against Performance Supply LLC, alleging illegal price gouging and deceptive trade practices in the sales of N95 respirators that are critical in the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak. The New Jersey-based defendant, which falsely claimed…

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January 20, 2022

PEMBERTON, NJ (BURLINGTON)–Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Pemberton Township Police Chief Jason Watters announced that a 54-year-old Pemberton Township woman has been charged with driving while impaired and causing the death of a teenage motorist late last year during a head-on collision that occurred after she left a Browns Mills bar.

Wanda Sprague, of the 200 block of Pemberton Browns Mills Road, was charged with Reckless Manslaughter (First Degree) and Vehicular Homicide (Second Degree). During a first appearance in Superior Court this afternoon, the Hon. Terrence R. Cook, P.J.Cr., ordered her not to have any contact with the victim’s family. The case will now be prepared for presentation to a grand jury for possible indictment.

The investigation began December 16 after officers from the Pemberton Township Police Department were dispatched to the area of Lakehurst Road and Rancocas Lane for a report of a motor vehicle accident at approximately 9:15 p.m.

The investigation determined that the headlights on Sprague’s Chrysler 300 were not turned on when she crashed head on into a Nissan Sentra being driven by Kayla Bowen, 17, of Pemberton Township. Ms. Bowen was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation further determined that Sprague had been consuming alcohol prior to the crash at a nearby bar, and reached a speed exceeding 90 mph prior to the collision. She suffered extensive injuries from which she is still recovering.

In addition to the criminal charges, Sprague was issued multiple traffic citations, including Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs. She is being prosecuted by Assistant Prosecutor Joshua Dennis, supervisor of the BCPO Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit.

The investigation was conducted by the Prosecutor’s Office and the Pemberton Township Police Department, with assistance from the New Jersey State Police. The lead investigators are BCPO Detectives Brian Cunningham and Melyssa Alonso, and PTPD Detective Joshua Mann.

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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