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News from August 2024

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending Aug. 24?

By Mercer Times | Aug 31, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mercer County in week ending Aug. 24?

By Mercer Times | Aug 31, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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President Eisgruber urges new students towards open dialogue at orientation

By Mercer Times | Aug 29, 2024

In his third year leading an Orientation session on academic freedom and free expression, President Christopher L. Eisgruber encouraged transfer and first-year students to make the most of the “transformative” opportunity they’ll have at Princeton to meet and learn from others with whom they disagree.

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Mercer County woman sentenced for stealing $268K in fraudulent pension benefits

By Mercer Times | Aug 29, 2024

TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced the sentencing of a Mercer County woman for theft exceeding $268,000 in survivor benefits fraudulently collected from her deceased husband’s pension after she had remarried.

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Princeton University's David McComas steps down from PPPL role amid upcoming NASA mission

By Mercer Times | Aug 28, 2024

David McComas, Princeton University’s vice president for the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), will conclude his leadership role at PPPL to focus on the successful completion and launch of NASA’s Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP). McComas is the principal investigator for the IMAP mission, which is scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral next year to advance understanding of the space environment in our solar neighborhood.

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Applications open for New Jersey Attorney General's honors program

By Mercer Times | Aug 28, 2024

Attorney General Platkin Announces Applications Now Being Accepted for 2025 Attorney General’s Honors Program

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Campaign manager pleads guilty over fraudulent N.J. gubernatorial election petitions

By Mercer Times | Aug 28, 2024

TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced that a campaign manager from Hunterdon County pleaded guilty to attempting to fraudulently place a candidate on the Democratic primary ballot in the New Jersey governor’s race in 2021.

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New Jersey issues fines for illegal flavored vape sales

By Mercer Times | Aug 27, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced that 19 New Jersey retailers have been issued Notices of Violation (NOVs) and assessed civil penalties of $4,500 each for allegedly violating state consumer protection laws by selling banned flavored vapor products.

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Trenton joins New Jersey's alternative response program for mental health crises

By Mercer Times | Aug 26, 2024

TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that the City of Trenton will join five other municipalities in Mercer County in participating in the Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence and Escalation (ARRIVE) Together program. Law enforcement officers from the Trenton Police Department will be partnered with mental health professionals from the Capital Health Regional Medical Center Crisis Unit to respond to 9-1-1 calls for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies and follow up on calls where law enforcement identified that a person...

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending Aug. 17

By Mercer Times | Aug 26, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By Mercer Times | Aug 25, 2024

These former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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Mercer Times area weekly mass times

By Mercer Times | Aug 24, 2024

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mercer County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Mercer Times | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Former Plainfield mayoral candidate indicted on multiple counts including election fraud

By Mercer Times | Aug 23, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced today that a state grand jury indicted a former candidate for mayor of Plainfield, New Jersey. The defendant is charged with attempting to submit hundreds of fraudulent voter registration applications to Union County election officials and then engaging in an attempt to cover up his actions.

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Attorney General identifies individuals involved in fatal crash during police pursuit

By Mercer Times | Aug 23, 2024

TRENTON — The Attorney General’s Office today identified the decedent, the driver who allegedly struck his motorcycle, and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) Trooper involved in a police pursuit and fatal crash on August 13, 2024, in Hope Township, Warren County, New Jersey. The civilian who died during the encounter has been identified as Michael J. Ceddia Jr., 76, of Hackettstown, New Jersey.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Mercer Times | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 17

By Mercer Times | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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New Jersey Division reports mixed gaming revenue and profit results for Q2 2024

By Mercer Times | Aug 22, 2024

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has released the total gaming revenue results for the second quarter of 2024. According to filings from casino licensees, net revenue for the quarter reached $829.8 million, marking a 1.3% increase compared to the same period last year. However, gross operating profit saw a slight decline of 1.3%, totaling $178.4 million for the second quarter.

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New Jersey revises use-of-force policy for handling barricaded suspects

By Mercer Times | Aug 22, 2024

TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced revisions to the Use of Force policy for New Jersey law enforcement, aimed at promoting peaceful resolutions in encounters with barricaded individuals, who are often experiencing behavioral or mental health crises.

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Attorney General Platkin announces updates on processing forensic evidence in sexual assault cases

By Mercer Times | Aug 20, 2024

TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced amendments to Law Enforcement Directive 2023-1, aimed at ensuring sexual assault survivors have access to necessary medical, investigative, and supportive services. The changes also focus on preserving and processing evidence in a victim-centered manner to help law enforcement identify and hold serial offenders accountable.