Andrew Harris wanted to celebrate. Oh, how he wanted to celebrate. But for several seconds, which seemed like several years, he had to let his stomach churn as he watched and waited. Finally, the photo finish showed that his horse, Brandon Blvd, had given the 41-year-old owner-trainer his first Meadowlands Pace victory in his 23-year […]

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Rich Fisher – Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:08:28 +0000

Hopewell Township has not experienced any cyclosporiasis cases so far as New Jersey reports 46 cases statewide. Cyclosporiasis cases, which is a gastrointestinal illness linked to contaminated fresh produce or water, have not been reported in the township as of July 17, according to Hopewell Township. A microscopic parasite called cyclospora causes the gastrointestinal illness […]

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ANDREW HARRISON, Staff Writer – Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:43:20 +0000

The Mercer County Association of School Administrators (MCASA) has recognized Hopewell Valley Regional School District (HVRSD)’s Chief School Administrator, Dr. Rosetta Treece, as the 2026 Mercer County Superintendent of the Year. Treece has proudly served Mercer County and the Hopewell Valley Regional School District as Superintendent for the past five years. In addition to focusing […]

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Submitted Content – Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:28:14 +0000

An investigation led by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department, as well as Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbey and Trenton Police Director, Steve Wilson, led to the arrest of Trenton man, Donnell Carmicheal, 38.   After surrendering himself to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office on July 1 Carmicheal was charged […]

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Bill Sanservino – Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:01:40 +0000

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation Though many of us think of orchids as tropical beauties displayed indoors, orchids are everywhere on Earth – on every continent except Antarctica. There are about 28,000 known species and likely many more that haven’t been discovered, which means the orchid family (Orchidaceae) competes with the daisy family for […]

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Submitted Content – Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:47:04 +0000