Driver Hospitalized After Smashing Into Roadway Service Vehicle In Mercer County Driver Hospitalized After Smashing Into Roadway Service Vehicle In Mercer County
Route 29 Crash In Hamilton A 23-year-old driver was hospitalized after she crashed into an unoccupied roadway service vehicle along Route 29 in Mercer County, authorities said. Majanae Burke, of Bordentown, was driving northbound in a Honda Civic near milepost 0.7 in Hamilton at about 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 28 when she veered off the highway and struck a guardrail before rear-ending the Ford F350 pickup, New Jersey State Police said. The woman suffered serious injuries.  No one else was hurt., State Police said.
Tractor-Trailer Jackknifes, Vehicle Veers Off NJ Turnpike In Mercer County (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Jackknifes, Vehicle Veers Off NJ Turnpike In Mercer County (DEVELOPING)
Crash NJ Turnpike I-195 Robbinsville A tractor-trailer jackknifed and a vehicle went off the New Jersey Turnpike exit to Interstate 195 in Mercer County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 4:40 p.m. on Friday, May 10 near Interchange 7A in Robbinsville, according to the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. Check back for updates.
Crash Delays Traffic On Route 1 In Mercer County (DEVELOPING) Crash Delays Traffic On Route 1 In Mercer County (DEVELOPING)
Route 1 Crash West Windsor A crash was delaying traffic on Route 1 in Mercer County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 southbound near Washington Road in West Windsor Township, according to the NJDOT. The right shoulder was closed, 511nj.org reported. Check back for updates
Celeb Chef Curated Menu At New Indian Restaurant In Central Jersey Celeb Chef Curated Menu At New Indian Restaurant In Central Jersey
Rani Indian Restaurant Hamilton A new Indian restaurant, bar and lounge has opened in Mercer County. Hamilton Township is now home to a new culinary gem: Rani Indian Restaurant, Lounge & Bar. Its grand opening was on April 26. Guests can immerse themselves in a dining experience where the ambiance mirrors the grandeur of Indian palaces, and each bite tells the tale of centuries-old recipes passed down through noble generations. Royal dining at Rani Indian Restaurant Photo Courtesy of Foxtrot Media Located in the Foxmoor Shopping Centre, Rani promises a dining journey like none other. From the vibrant spices …
Paranormal Cirque III Comes To Central Jersey Paranormal Cirque III Comes To Central Jersey
Paranormal Cirque III Comes To Central Jersey Welcome to the darkest corner of your mind as Paranormal Cirque III comes to Central Jersey.  This production at Menlo Park Mall's parking lot features talented artists from around the world with the "sole purpose of taking you in a sensual journey of acrobatics, contortion, aerial acts and more," according to its organizers. Prepare to be on the edge of your seat while you witness death-defying stunts, The show is returning after a successful October 2023 set of performances in Edison and last month in Mercer County. This month's series runs from Thursday, May 16 through Su…
Double-Shooting, Crash Leave Pair Dead In Trenton Church Parking Lot: Prosecutor Double-Shooting, Crash Leave Pair Dead In Trenton Church Parking Lot: Prosecutor
Trenton Fatal Shooting Jerome Francis Chevaughn Fagan Church Two men from Mercer County were killed in a pair of shootings and a car crash in a Trenton church parking lot on Wednesday night, May 1, authorities said. Jerome Francis, 43, of Hamilton, and Chevaughn Fagan, 28, of Trenton, died after the double shooting, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J Onofri. The heavily damaged car's airbags deployed, the said. The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating, Onofri said on Thursday, May 2. No arrests had been made, he said. At approximately 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday,  Trenton police …
Cocaine Worth $70K Seized In Mercer County Bust: Prosecutor Cocaine Worth $70K Seized In Mercer County Bust: Prosecutor
Cocaine Dayron Vaughn Barry Coles Trenton Bristol, PA A multi-agency investigation in Mercer County led to the seizure of 700 grams of cocaine and the arrest of two men from Trenton and Bucks County, PA, authorities said. The cocaine was worth $70,000 on the street, according to  Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. At about 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, members of the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force (MCNTF), with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, and the Ewing, Hamilton and Trenton police, found Dayron Vaughn, 48, of Bristol, PA, driving a motorcycle …
Crash Shuts Route 130 In Mercer County (DEVELOPING) Crash Shuts Route 130 In Mercer County (DEVELOPING)
Route 130 Crash Robbinsville A serious crash closed all lanes of Route 130 in Mercer County on Monday, April 29, authorities said. The crash occurred just before noon south of Church Road in Robbinsville, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Robbinsville police had no immediate comment on the crash. Check back for updates.
WINNER: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $50K At Liquor Store WINNER: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $50K At Liquor Store
Powerball 4/27/24 There was a $50,000 Powerball winner over the weekend in Mercer County, state Lottery officials said. One ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn winning the third-tier prize on Saturday, April 27. That winning ticket was sold at Empire Liquors, 1200 S. Broad St. in Trenton. The winning numbers for the Saturday drawing were: 09, 30, 53, 55 and 62. The Red Power Ball number was 23. The Power Play was 3X. The Powerball jackpot rolls to $164 million for the Monday, April 29, drawing.
Newly Constructed ShopRite Hiring For Opening Next Month In Central Jersey Newly Constructed ShopRite Hiring For Opening Next Month In Central Jersey
Newly Constructed ShopRite Hiring For Opening Next Month In Central Jersey A new ShopRite of Hadley Commons is hiring up to 200 workers at a store under construction in South Plainfield, officials said. The new store at 6781 Hadley Road is expected to open next month. It's the second new ShopRite in Central Jersey this spring. A 24-hour store opened last month in Old Bridge in the Glenwood Green Shopping Plaza at the intersection of Route 9 and Schulmeister Road The South Plainfield store's hiring center, located at 6303 Hadley Road in the same shopping plaza, is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and accepting applications for jobs including book…
'Chameleon': Wife-Killer Facing Charges In 33-Year-Old NJ Murder Case Featured On Dateline NBC 'Chameleon': Wife-Killer Facing Charges In 33-Year-Old NJ Murder Case Featured On Dateline NBC
John David Smith III Dateline NBC Fran Gladden-Smith A convicted killer facing new charges in connection with his second wife's death in Mercer County will be featured in a two-hour broadcast titled "Chameleon" on Dateline NBC on Friday, April 26. John David Smith III has served 20 years in an Ohio prison for the murder of his first wife. Now, he faces murder charges in New Jersey for killing his second wife, Fran Gladden-Smith, 33 years ago in West Windsor. At 9 p.m. Friday, Dateline NBC said it will reveal a "gripping investigation exposing (the) man suspected of multiple murders." Victims' relatives and detectives who put Smith behin…
Best High Schools: Mercer County Well-Represented In New National Rankings Best High Schools: Mercer County Well-Represented In New National Rankings
Best High Schools: Mercer County Well-Represented In New National Rankings Mercer County is well-represented in brand-new rankings of the nation's best high schools. US News & World report released its annual list on Tuesday, April 23. The rankings were determined by performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare students for college. Two New Jersey schools made the top 50 in the U.S: High Technology High School in Lincroft at No. 24, and Edison Academy Magnet School at No. 42. According to US News & World Report, the top 10 best high schools in Mercer County are: 1. West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South 2. Pri…