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New Rankings Released: Two Mercer County High Schools Make U.S. Top 150 New Rankings Released: Two Mercer County High Schools Make U.S. Top 150
New Rankings Released: Two Mercer County High Schools Make U.S. Top 150 Three Jersey Shore public high schools were recognized among the 100 best in the U.S., according to an education data website. Niche has released its 2025 Best Public High Schools in America list. The website said its rankings are based on "rigorous analysis of key statistics," U.S. Department of Education data, and millions of reviews from students and parents. Five of the top 50 high schools in the U.S. were from New Jersey, including two on the Jersey Shore. Bergen County Academies in Hackensack was the top school in the Garden State and 20th nationally…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Firefighters Douse Fire At Lawrenceville School Faculty Residence Firefighters Douse Fire At Lawrenceville School Faculty Residence
Firefighters Douse Fire At Lawrenceville School Faculty Residence There was a fire at the faculty residence of The Lawrenceville School, a boarding and day school, on Monday, Jan. 22, authorities said. The fire broke out at about 11:50 a.m. on Humphrey Drive, Lawrenceville police said. Members of the Lawrence Township Fire Department were assisted by area fire departments from Hamilton Township, City of Trenton, Ewing Township, Princeton Township, Robbinsville Township and Plainsboro Township. The fire was placed under control at about 2 p.m., police said. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Lawrence Township Police Depart…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Storm Flooding, Road Closures, Downed Wires Persist In Mercer County Storm Flooding, Road Closures, Downed Wires Persist In Mercer County
Storm Flooding, Road Closures, Downed Wires Persist In Mercer County Police and firefighters continued to grapple with flooding, area road closures and downed power lines following the storm. Scattered power outages persisted throughout Mercer County where more than 700 homes and businesses remained without power early Wednesday, Jan. 10, according to Jersey Central Power & Light. Among roads that remained closed early Wednesday included: Mercer Road between Province Line Road and Lovers Lane in Princeton remained closed due to flooding. Washington Road was closed westbound in West Windsor. The eastbound lane had reopened. There were still utility haza…

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by Jon Craig