NJ School Counselor Sexually Assaulted 14-Year-Old, Prosecutors Say

Antoine Hart drove the teen to Mercer County Community College, where he attacked her, authorities said.

Historic Old Eagle Tavern In Mercer Gets Restoration Deal After Sitting Vacant Since 1990s

Officials say the rehabilitated tavern will anchor a broader revitalization of the South Broad Street Corridor.

Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital Welcomes Pulmonologist Amina Saqib to Clinical Team

New Leader for Established Specialty in Lawrence Twp., N.J.

Mercer Murder Suspect Nabbed In PA After 8-Month Investigation

Terrance Travers faces murder charges in the death of Andrew Coates, 41, whose vehicle struck a patrol car after he was shot in 2025.

5 People Shot, 1 Dead In This NJ City. What We Know:

Devante Taylor was killed in a triple shooting; a second shooting days later left two more hospitalized as no arrests have been made.

Teen Killed, 2 Others Injured As Car, Tractor-Trailer Crash In Mercer County

A U.S. Postal Service tractor-trailer hit the car that drove across the truck's path, police said.

Trenton Thunder Sold To New Owner, Deal Expected To Close In Coming Weeks

The Thunder, a Mercer County sports staple since 1994, will remain in the MLB Draft League under new ownership.

Florida Cookie Franchise Opens First NJ Shop In Mercer Co. Under New Name

Formerly known as Blueprint Cookies, Cookie Head brings small-batch cookies, milkshakes, and rotating specialty flavors to Mercer.

Missing Mercer County Man Found Dead, Officials Say He Was Killed

Anthony White, 35, was discovered at a Walnut Avenue home on April 1. The Mercer County Homicide Task Force is investigating.

Mercer Co. City Cracks Down On Unsupervised Minors, Enforces Nighttime Curfew

The ordinance bars unsupervised youth from streets, parks, and commercial areas from nearly 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. during the school year.

Lawrence Hopewell Trail Hosts Inaugural 5k Race At Rosedale Park

The Complete the Loop 5k and Fun Run raises funds to finish the 20-mile multi-use trail connecting Lawrence and Hopewell Townships.

Mercer Man Exposed Himself At Bank, Secaucus Police Say

The incident took place at the Santander Bank branch in Secaucus, authorities said.

Lawrence Firefighters Will Now Be On Duty 24/7. Here's What's Changing

The township is replacing its 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekday schedule with round-the-clock career staffing starting April 13.

Mercer Man Charged With Murder In Trenton Alley Shooting

Darnell Housley, 40, faces a murder charge in the death of Wilber Quib-Cuc, 20, who was shot in the head in a Trenton alley on March 27.

Get Rid Of Unused, Expired Medicine In Mercer County This April

Drug Take Back Day 2026 will be held on Saturday, April 25.

Mercer Man Charged With Murder After Girlfriend Found Dead In Apartment

Carlos Pean, 29, was arrested in Tinton Falls days after Adeline Alfred was found dead in their shared apartment, prosecutors say.

Man In Wheelchair Fatally Struck In Hit-and-Run Near Trenton Train Station

The man died hours after being struck near the Trenton Transit Center; detectives are asking the public for tips.

Mercer Prison Guard Indicted For Planting Weapon On Inmate, Cover-Up, AG Says

State prosecutors say a Manahawkin officer beat an incarcerated man, then fabricated official records claiming the victim had a weapon.

Armed Man In Mental Health Crisis Taken Into Custody After 17-Hour Standoff In Mercer Co.

A welfare check on Wednesday evening led to a 17-hour standoff in Hamilton Township, police said.

19 ATVs & Dirt Bikes Seized In Mercer County Crackdown

5 people were arrested and 70 citations issued after police surveilled roughly 50 illegal off-highway vehicle riders Sunday.

Lawrenceville's Jamie Ding Is 'Jeopardy!' Royalty, Wins 9th Straight Game

The law student and Princeton grad has already broken a Ken Jennings scoring record and qualified for the Tournament of Champions.

Mercer Homicide Fugitive Nabbed In California, Charged In Second Killing

Alfonso Inestroza, wanted in the 2025 killing of a Trenton man, was arrested in California and charged in the shooting death of a woman.

Dead Woman Found In NJ Apartment Tuesday, Prosecutor Says

Authorities found the woman during a welfare check in Hamilton.

Lawrence Township Opens Volunteer Spots On Local Boards. Here's The Full List

11 committees covering housing, public health, sustainability, and more are recruiting residents to help guide community decisions.

Mercer County Community College Drives $355M Economic Impact, Supports Nearly 3,800 Jobs

New study shows Mercer County Community College fuels regional growth

Woman Killed After Being Struck By 2 Vehicles In Mercer Co.

Krystle Tomlin, 41, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Broadway Hot & Honey Chicken Opens In Lawrence Township Saturday

The restaurant brings Nashville's hot chicken tradition to Mercer on One with a grand opening.

No Kings Rally Coming To Mercer County. Here's What to Know

The Coalition for Peace Action is co-sponsoring a noon rally at the New Jersey State House on March 28.

Painter, Calligrapher, Humanitarian: Lawrence HS Senior Wins Mercer Co. Achievement Award

The teen's work across Lawrence Township and the region earned her the 2026 Young Woman of Achievement designation from the county.

Who Is Jamie Ding? Mercer Man Breaks Ken Jennings' 'Jeopardy!' Record

Princeton grad and Lawrenceville resident made "Jeopardy!" history — right in front of the host whose record he shattered.

Man Charged After Breaking Into High School In Lawrence, Triggering Shelter-In-Place

A shelter-in-place at Notre Dame High School Tuesday, led to the arrest of a Trenton man suspected in a series of burglaries, police said.

New Restaurant Opening On Rt. 1 In Lawrence Township This Weekend

The restaurant brings Nashville's hot chicken tradition to Mercer on One with a grand opening set for March 21.

Former Mercer Co. Sheriff & Freeholder, Gil Lugossy, Dies At 90

The Hamilton native served five terms as Mercer County Sheriff and devoted more than 6 decades to public service in the region.

Storm Downs Trees, Wires, Closes Roads In Lawrence Township

Multiple stretches of Province Line Road are closed until further notice following the powerful storm.

Lawrence Schools To Get More State Aid in 2026-27. Here's The Full Breakdown

Transportation aid sees the biggest jump as the district's total allocation rises by $439,214, according to new NJDOE figures.

School Bus Carrying Children Crashes With UPS Truck In Mercer Co.

Several children ages 11 to 13 were on board when the bus drifted into oncoming traffic and struck a UPS truck, Hamilton Police said.

2 Mercer County Men Killed In Route 29 Crash: Report

A Hamilton man and an Ewing man died after their vehicles collided near Lower River Road, reports say.

Cops Nab Mercer Co. Man Charged With Attempted Homicide

The man fled after the attack on Bear Tavern Road on Feb. 25.

Lawrence Township Resident To Appear On Jeopardy! Friday

The policy analyst and law student will represent Lawrenceville on one of America's most iconic game shows.

Mercer Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Child Over 10 Years: Prosecutor

A Mercer County jury convicted Jose Membreno-Aguilar on all 11 counts in the indictment.