By Keith Levine, Lawrence Township health officer Lawrence Township is fortunate to have an abundance of parks, wooded areas, streams, and open spaces that contribute to the character and beauty of our community. These natural areas are home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, coyotes, hawks, owls, raccoons, groundhogs, and, on rare […]

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Submitted Content – Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Eight people, including four Mercer County residents, have pleaded guilty to participating in an $11 million bank fraud conspiracy involving stolen U.S. Treasury and commercial checks. The local defendants are Clarence Semmon, 42, and Joseph Graves-Carmichael, 43, both of Trenton; Shabazz Rouzard, 34, of Ewing; and John Gerard Ebert, 42, of Hamilton. The defendants admitted […]

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Bill Sanservino – Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:31:23 +0000

The Mercer County Library System (MCLS) is expanding its commitment to the community by offering free, confidential social work services that help residents navigate local, county, and state resources, access benefits, and connect with community support.  Available to everyone, MCLS’s social worker provides one-on-one appointments to help individuals understand applicable resources, complete applications for benefits […]

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Submitted Content – Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:06:03 +0000

John J. McCormack, 82, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and family members. Born in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York to Mary Vaughan and Martin McCormack. John grew up alongside his beloved older brothers and best friends, Martin Jr. and Donald (Don), both of whom predeceased […]

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Submitted Content – Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:01:15 +0000

The City of Trenton has received more than $7.5 million in state funding to demolish or stabilize city-owned vacant and abandoned properties. The $7,590,358 grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs will support work by the city Department of Housing and Economic Development on properties considered unsafe or unhealthy for nearby residents, according […]

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Bill Sanservino – Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:45:44 +0000