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3 gas stations in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 20

By Mercer Times | Apr 23, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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10 Mercer County biopharma companies could be negatively impacted by Inflation Reduction Act drug provision

By Mercer Times News Service | Apr 23, 2024

A provision of the “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA) could threaten investments in "small molecule" drug development, said a visiting professor at Rutgers University.

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Renowned Sociologist and Critic of IQ Tests Remembered in Memorial Service

By Mercer Times | Apr 23, 2024

Howard Francis Taylor, a prominent figure in the field of sociology and a leading critic of IQ tests, passed away at the age of 83 last spring. Taylor's impact on the academic world will be commemorated in a memorial service scheduled for this Friday.Throughout his career, Taylor challenged the prevailing notions surrounding IQ testing and its implications on race and intelligence. Colleague Paul DiMaggio described Taylor as a pioneer in the critique of IQ testing, noting his meticulous statistical arguments that questioned the validity of such assessments.Elijah...

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Cold Case Investigation Leads to Arrest and Charges in 2008 Ewing Township Homicide

By Mercer Times | Apr 22, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri announced the charging of two suspects in connection with the 2008 robbery and fatal beating of Leroy Julious in Ewing Township, New Jersey. Breyon Goodman, 36, of Trenton, and Jason Howard, 41, face charges of Murder (1st degree), Felony Murder (1st degree), and Robbery (1st degree). Goodman was apprehended in Trenton on April 15, 2024, while Howard was served his complaints in Rhode Island, where he is currently incarcerated for an unrelated incident.According to the public documents filed...

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State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting in Englewood, N.J.

By Mercer Times | Apr 22, 2024

TRENTON — A state grand jury has voted "no bill" at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Bernard Placide, 22, of Englewood, New Jersey, who was fatally shot by an Englewood police officer on September 3, 2022.The investigation into Mr. Placide’s death was conducted by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) and presented to New Jersey residents serving on the grand jury in accordance with the Independent Prosecutor Directive of 2019. The grand jury voted not to file any criminal charges against Englewood Police Officer Luana Sharpe....

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Former Wildwood Mayor Indicted for Job Solicitation and Tax Evasion

By Mercer Times | Apr 22, 2024

Former Wildwood Mayor Peter J. Byron faces a new indictment for alleged misconduct and tax-related offenses. According to Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, Byron abused his position by soliciting a job from a city attorney and failing to report the income from that position. Platkin stated, "As alleged, the former mayor inappropriately used his power and influence for unlawful personal financial gain, betraying the public’s trust."The indictment, filed on April 16, 2024, lists seven counts against Byron, including charges of official misconduct, tampering with public...

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Buckyballs in space: Weichman combines astrochemistry and spectroscopy to identify complex space molecules

By Mercer Times | Apr 22, 2024

Princeton's Marissa Weichman, an assistant professor of chemistry, is leading a team of researchers in a groundbreaking study to identify new buckyball-like molecules in space. Weichman explained that these molecules play a crucial role in driving the chemistry of planets, stars, and galaxy formation, emphasizing the significance of their research in understanding the origins of life.Weichman's lab has developed a device to measure the light absorption of fullerenes, geodesic hollow "carbon cages" that are the largest group of molecules identified in space. The team aims...

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Matthew Desmond's Princeton course 'Poverty, by America' field-tests promising solutions in collaboration with community partners

By Mercer Times | Apr 22, 2024

Princeton University professor Matthew Desmond is leading a thought-provoking seminar titled "Poverty, by America," where students are encouraged to tackle questions about American poverty head-on from multiple perspectives and field-test real solutions with community partner organizations. Desmond, the Maurice P. During Professor of Sociology, emphasizes the importance of engaging with the issue of poverty from diverse viewpoints, including those with lived experiences of poverty.Desmond's course is part of the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES), which...

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Princeton Alumni Awarded Prestigious Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships

By Mercer Times | Apr 22, 2024

Recent Princeton graduates Yuno Iwasaki and Ananya Agustin Malhotra have been named recipients of the 2024 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans, a merit-based graduate school program for immigrants and children of immigrants. The fellowship, which aims to support individuals with the potential to make significant contributions to the United States, selected 30 fellows this year from a pool of 2,323 applicants.Yuno Iwasaki, who graduated in the Class of 2023, shared her excitement about the opportunity, stating, "I will use the grant to support my work towards...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending Apr. 20

By Mercer Times | Apr 22, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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FDA conducted inspections of 2 companies in cities located in Mercer County in Q4 2023

By Mercer Times | Apr 21, 2024

There were two companies in cities associated with Mercer County that received two FDA inspections in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mercer County in week ending Apr. 20?

By Mercer Times | Apr 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By Mercer Times | Apr 21, 2024

This former Mercer Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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Mercer Times area weekly mass times

By Mercer Times | Apr 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Mercer Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Attorney General’s Office Investigating Death in Toms River, N.J., Involving Officers from the Island Heights and Toms River Police Departments and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office

By Mercer Times | Apr 20, 2024

TRENTON — The Attorney General’s Office in New Jersey has launched an investigation into a tragic incident that unfolded in Toms River, Ocean County, on April 19, 2024.According to the preliminary details, officers from the Island Heights and Toms River Police Departments, along with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, were involved in an arrest that led to the death of an adult male civilian. The identity of the deceased individual, who was taken into custody for outstanding warrants, has not been disclosed.The sequence of events indicates that the male resisted arrest...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 13

By Mercer Times | Apr 19, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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AG Platkin: State Board of Medical Examiners Permanently Revokes License of North Jersey Cardiologist for Alleged Sexual Misconduct Involving Six Female Patients

By Mercer Times | Apr 19, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced the permanent revocation of the medical license of a North Jersey cardiologist, John Strobeck, for alleged sexual misconduct involving six female patients. Strobeck, who had practices in Fair Lawn and Hawthorne, New Jersey, was accused of fondling and groping the patients under the guise of medical treatments between 2008 and 2014."Doctors who sexually exploit patients behind the closed door of an exam room are a danger to the public and a disgrace to their profession," stated Attorney...

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Attorney General’s Office Identifies Individuals Involved in Fatal Crash

By Mercer Times | Apr 19, 2024

TRENTON — The Attorney General’s Office has released the identities of the individuals involved in a fatal crash that occurred in Southampton Township, New Jersey, on April 9, 2024.According to the Attorney General's Office, the civilian who tragically lost his life in the collision has been identified as Frank Lando, Jr., a 65-year-old resident of Toms River, New Jersey.In the incident, New Jersey State Police Trooper Anthony Fernandes was conducting patrol duties on Route 70 when his marked police vehicle collided with Mr. Lando in the area of Burrs Mill Road in...

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AG Platkin: State Board of Medical Examiners Permanently Revokes License of North Jersey Emergency Room Doctor Following Patient’s Death

By Mercer Times | Apr 18, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs have announced the permanent revocation of the medical license of a North Jersey emergency room doctor, Shar Kennett, following alleged conduct that led to a patient's death in 2017 at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, New Jersey. Kennett agreed to the revocation to address accusations of gross negligence, malpractice, and incompetence that resulted in the demise of a 20-year-old patient who suffered respiratory arrest under her care.Attorney General Platkin expressed his condolences to the family...

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AG Platkin Announces New Law Enforcement Guidelines for Sexual Assault Responses at Sexual Violence Prevention Symposium in Trenton

By Mercer Times | Apr 18, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced a significant development in law enforcement guidelines for sexual assault responses in New Jersey. The announcement was made during the Sexual Violence Prevention Symposium held in Trenton.Platkin revealed that a new Directive has been issued, expanding the standard Sexual Assault Response Team activation period from five to seven days from the time the incident is reported. This extension aims to provide survivors of sexual assault with more time to access trauma-informed services.Speaking at the symposium, Attorney...