October 1, 2020 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–The lengthy process of restoring public utilities after a major storm has been an issue plaguing rural residents for quite some time. Assemblyman Ron Dancer wants to ensure rural areas are given the same level of priority as the rest of the state and has introduced two bills speed up…

Legislators Say People Shouldn’t Be Discriminated Against Based on Vaccination Status The 10th Legislative District covers parts of Ocean County April 19, 2021 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Senator Jim Holzapfel, Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, and Assemblyman John Catalano (all R-10) are taking action to prevent the use of COVID-19 vaccine passports in New Jersey that could lead to…

July 18, 2021 SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, NJ (BURLINGTON)–The National Weather Service Mount Holly, NJ has release a preliminary damage survey from last night’s EF-1 Tornado that damaged trees and power lines in Northern Burlington County. The tornado started south of Columbus around 10:25 p.m. and proceeded towards Jacobstown, NJ and ending at 10:36 p.m. The path…

January 13, 2022 HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Hopewell Township Police told MidJersey.News that, at approximately 12:25 p.m. today, Hopewell Township Police responded to a report of woman who had fallen through the ice in Rosedale Lake at Rosedale Park off of Federal City Road. Several callers reported the woman was in the water up to neck.…

December 17, 2020 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–The National Weather Service Philadelphia Mt. Holly official snowfall reports for the area at 2:32 pm. Trace amounts were reported near the shore to 9.5 in Plainsboro in our coverage area. …MERCER COUNTY… 2 W HOPEWELL 7.5 IN 1121 AM 12/17 PUBLIC PRINCETON 7.3 IN 1030 AM 12/17 PUBLIC 1…

June 28, 2020 Updated June 29, 2020 at 10:30 am with full press release from Bordentown Township Police Police are looking into initial reports from some of the motorcyclists stating a deer ran into the roadway, police are still investigating. 10:30 am press release, June 29, 2020: BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ (BURLINGTON)–The Bordentown Township Police Department…

August 16, 2020 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–A person was shot in the 100 Block of Turpin Street around 10:15 am. The person was transported to the Trauma Center at Capitol Health Regional Medical Center for treatment. As usual no real information is available about the shooting. Photos by: Brian McCarthy OnScene News Photos by: Brian McCarthy OnScene News

April 21, 2021 UPDATE: Victim Of Last Night’s Shooting Identified Follow MidJersey.news for updates this is still a developing story. TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Trenton Police Department Detective Captain Peter Weremijenko has confirmed that two people were shot in the area of Oakland Street and Hoffmann Avenue last night. One adult male has passed away from his…

July 30, 2020 Michael Owens, 28, of Trenton, is charged with first-degree murder, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon and second-degree certain persons not to possess a weapon. According to the New Jersey Department of Corrections website, Owens was released on parole from state prison on…

November 23, 2020 NEWARK – Continuing New Jersey’s efforts to hold accountable those responsible for fueling the State’s opioid epidemic, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today announced that his office has filed complaints against four physicians for inappropriately writing “off-label” prescriptions for high dosages of the powerful opioid and cancer pain medication “Subsys” without regard for…