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HoVal Commentary: Referendum would give unelected official too much power

The “Chart a New Course” initiative seeks to place a referendum on the November 2026 ballot that would fundamentally restructure Hopewell Township’s government. While the group frames this as...

HoVal Inbox: Ex-mayor says reject old scheme from Chart New Course

Why do the petitioners calling themselves “Chart New Course,” who propose new township governance, promote one specific form...

Trenton police detective indicted on misconduct charges

A Trenton police detective has been indicted on multiple criminal charges tied to an alleged unlawful use of...

Mercer ELC breakfast to focus on New Jersey business climate

The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber will host a Mercer Executive Leadership Council breakfast May 21 in West Trenton....

Rider to host Dem congressional debate for NJ 12th

Rider University will once again serve as a hub for civic engagement when it co-sponsors the Democratic congressional...
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New leadership named for Mercer County detectives

Two veteran law enforcement officials have been tapped to lead the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office detective division. ...

Complex Simplicity: A Very Murdery Christmas

It’s December, and for most of us, that means celebrating holiday traditions. “Traditional” means different things to different people, but for a certain subset...

Hopewell Borough’s Highland Cemetery goes digital

Highland Cemetery is located in the western edge of Hopewell Borough, and its 14 acres cover a steep hillside of the Sourland Mountains. A...

Happy Valley: A decade of dedication

After a decade of dedicated service, Tom Quinn, director of facilities for the Hopewell Valley Regional School District, retired on Dec 1. ...

Looming large: Steinert linebacker DeFrancis hits foes hard

Dom DeFrancis has a simple goal when he makes a tackle. ...

Bordentown History: Wishing you a Merry Christmas-Go-Round

There’s nothing more meaningful than a young child unwrapping a cherished present strategically placed under the family tree on Christmas morning. ...