Mercer County: A Week In Review

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Miss any headlines in Mercer County? Patch's week in review has got you covered for the neighborhood's top news.

EF-0 Tornado Confirmed In Princeton During Ida Storm

The Storm damage survey team confirmed an EF-0 tornado in Princeton, with estimated peak winds up to 75 mph. This was the sixth confirmed tornado in New Jersey.

'Miracle In Mercer:' 3 Police Officers Rescued In Ida Flash Flood

Three Hopewell Township police officers were rescued after they were swept away by raging floodwaters. They hung on trees for almost two hours, until help arrived.

9-Year-Old Rescued After Crawling Into Storm Drain In Lawrence

A 9-year-old child was rescued from a storm drain in Lawrenceville on Tuesday evening, the Lawrence Police Department said.

Princeton U. Releases Report On Handling Of 1985 Bombing Remains

Princeton University on Tuesday released the results of an independent investigation of its role in handling the remains of Black children killed in the 1985 MOVE house bombing in Philadelphia.

Storm Ida: 'Refrain From Trails,' Says Delaware & Raritan Park

Rising floodwaters of the Delaware, Millstone, and Raritan Rivers caused overwhelming damage to the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park which runs through Princeton, park officials said.

2 Killed In Mercer County On Wednesday During Ida Flooding

Two people from Hopewell Township were killed Wednesday as remanents of Hurricane Ida unleashed severe flooding, the police department said. The names of the deceased have not been released.