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Audacy awards scholarships to TCNJ students

By Mercer Times | Aug 27, 2024

Incoming first-year students Leah Gross and Lia Sclafani have each been awarded a $2,500 scholarship from Audacy New York and its Mets Radio Network.

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Flags lowered in New Jersey to honor Congressman Bill Pascrell

By Mercer Times | Aug 26, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 366, mandating that U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff from August 27 to August 28 in honor of the late United States Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr.

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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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New Jersey launches initiatives addressing medical debt relief and fentanyl crisis

By Mercer Times | Aug 23, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy has announced a significant initiative to alleviate medical debt for thousands of New Jersey residents.

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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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Route 42 and Route 295 interchange named after Navy ensign killed by drunk driver

By Mercer Times | Aug 22, 2024

Acting Governor Scutari has signed legislation to designate the interchange between State Highway Route 42 and Interstate Highway Route 295 as the "Ensign John R. Elliott Memorial Interchange."

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Governor Scutari signs new law streamlining construction permit process

By Mercer Times | Aug 22, 2024

Acting Governor Nicholas Scutari has signed a new bill, A4360/S3402, known as the "New Jersey Design Professional Self-Certification Act."

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Scutari signs bill expanding pension options for NJ class two law enforcement

By Mercer Times | Aug 22, 2024

Acting Governor Nick Scutari has signed legislation, A2884/S2070, that permits members of the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) in New Jersey to purchase credit for service as a class two special law enforcement officer.

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Governor Murphy leads economic mission trip to Canada

By Mercer Times | Aug 22, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy is set to lead a delegation on an economic mission to Canada in September.

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New Jersey raises worker compensation attorney fee cap from 20% to 25

By Mercer Times | Aug 22, 2024

Acting Governor Nicholas Scutari has signed legislation, S2822/A3986, which increases the attorney fee cap in workers' compensation cases from 20 percent to 25 percent.

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Governor Scutari signs bill impacting retirement credits and salaries for NJ legal officials

By Mercer Times | Aug 22, 2024

Acting Governor Nicholas Scutari has enacted a new bill, S2470/A3930, which amends laws related to retirement and salaries for county prosecutors and judges in New Jersey.

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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.