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News from May 2024

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Attorney General investigates fatal crash involving Franklin police officer

By Mercer Times | May 31, 2024

The Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on Monday, May 27, 2024, in Franklin Borough, Sussex County, New Jersey.

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Governor Murphy announces initiatives benefiting veterans, seniors, and environmental advancements

By Mercer Times | May 31, 2024

Former New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Alan Handler passed away on May 23, prompting Governor Phil Murphy to order flags at half-staff in his honor.

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Attorney General investigates officer-involved shooting in Keansburg

By Mercer Times | May 31, 2024

TRENTON — The Attorney General’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on May 27, 2024, in Keansburg, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

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Juvenile Justice Commission proposes amendments to detention facility standards

By Mercer Times | May 31, 2024

TRENTON – The Juvenile Justice Commission has proposed to readopt with amendments two agency regulations regarding the Manuals of Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities and Juvenile Detention Commitment Programs in New Jersey.

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New Jersey Racing Commission Executive Director announces retirement

By Mercer Times | May 31, 2024

TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the retirement of Judith A. Nason from the New Jersey Racing Commission (NJRC). As Executive Director, Nason played a critical role in ensuring the safety and integrity of the horse racing industry in New Jersey.

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Union County opens veterans service office fulfilling state's county-wide initiative

By Mercer Times | May 31, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy announced the opening of the Union County Veterans Service Office, completing his initiative to establish a dedicated office in each of New Jersey's 21 counties.

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States file amicus brief defending title ix against federal court challenge

By Mercer Times | May 31, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that, together with California and Pennsylvania, they have filed the first of several amicus briefs defending Title IX, the landmark law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in education, from another federal court challenge that threatens the rights of students in schools and colleges nationwide.

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2022: 12.7% of Mercer County students played sports on collegiate teams

By Mercer Times | May 30, 2024

Mercer County universities had 12.7% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending May 18

By Mercer Times | May 30, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Mercer Times area weekly mass times

By Mercer Times | May 30, 2024

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

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Flags lowered to honor late NJ Supreme Court Justice Alan B. Handler

By Mercer Times | May 30, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 359, mandating that U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff on Friday, May 31, to honor the late Justice Alan B. Handler.

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AG Platkin appoints new acting prosecutor for Gloucester County

By Mercer Times | May 30, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has appointed Assistant Attorney General Elizabeth Vogelsong-Parvin as the new Acting County Prosecutor for Gloucester County, succeeding Christine Hoffman, who will retire on July 1, 2024.

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Professor Yifeng Hu receives award for preserving AAPI voices

By Mercer Times | May 30, 2024

Yifeng Hu, an associate professor of communication studies, has been named the first recipient of the ASIANetwork-Mellon Foundation Award for AAPI Voices and Stories: Community-based Digital Storytelling.

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NJ launches $5.5M grant program with release of age-friendly blueprint

By Mercer Times | May 30, 2024

With New Jersey's older adult population on the rise, the Human Services Department has introduced the NJ Age-Friendly Blueprint.

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New Jersey prepares heightened security measures for upcoming Pride celebrations

By Mercer Times | May 30, 2024

Earlier today, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin convened a meeting with law enforcement leaders, LGBTQ+ community leaders and allies from across the state, and members of the Department of Law and Public Safety leadership team to address security concerns ahead of Pride celebrations in New Jersey.

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Tommy Delany, former Princeton High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Mercer Times | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Virginia Cavaliers.

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Christian Yoo, former Robbinsville High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Mercer Times | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

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ROTC students at Princeton become commissioned U.S military officers

By Mercer Times | May 29, 2024

Nine members of Princeton's Class of 2024 were commissioned as officers in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force on May 28 during a ceremony led by Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli, a Class of 1987 alumnus who was commissioned through Princeton's ROTC program over 30 years ago.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending May 25?

By Mercer Times | May 28, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Medidas anunciadas por fiscal general Platkin buscan proteger el derecho al voto

By Mercer Times | May 28, 2024

El Fiscal General Platkin anuncia medidas para proteger el derecho al voto durante las elecciones primarias de 2024