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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.

Attorney General investigates officer-involved shooting in Keansburg

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

Juvenile Justice Commission proposes amendments to detention facility standards

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.

New Jersey Racing Commission Executive Director announces retirement

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.

States file amicus brief defending title ix against federal court challenge

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.

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

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

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

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

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

AG Platkin appoints new acting prosecutor for Gloucester County

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.

New Jersey prepares heightened security measures for upcoming Pride celebrations

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.

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

They open the tournament against Virginia Cavaliers.

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

His team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Princeton honors four faculty members with President’s Awards for Distinguished Teaching

Four Princeton University faculty members received President’s Awards for Distinguished Teaching at the Commencement ceremonies on Tuesday, May 28. The recipients are Gary Bass, the William P. Boswell Professor of World Politics of Peace and War and a professor of politics and the School of Public and International Affairs; Laura Kalin, associate professor of linguistics in the Council of the Humanities; Seth A. Perry, associate professor of religion; and Clancy W. Rowley, the Sin-I Cheng Professor in Engineering Science and a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering.

Princeton celebrates its 277th commencement honoring class shaped by pandemic

At Princeton’s 277th Commencement on Tuesday, May 28, President Christopher L. Eisgruber thanked graduates for the “dazzling energy and imagination” they brought to the Princeton campus and wished them a future of joyful and meaningful engagement.

Grand Jury Declines Charges Against U.S Marshals In Fatal Shooting

TRENTON — A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Esteban DeJesus, Jr., 56, of Orlando, Florida, who was fatally shot in Jersey City by two Deputy U.S. Marshals on the New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force on July 8, 2023.

AG Platkin announces measures for fair primary elections

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that the Department of Law and Public Safety (LPS) will be taking steps to help ensure a fair and smooth-running election during the 2024 primary election. He established the initiative prior to the 2022 general election to identify and address voting rights or civil rights violations arising during early voting and on Election Day.

Princeton honors new graduates at annual Hooding Ceremony