A wind-driven wildfire scorched more than 75 acres and threatened over 30 structures Saturday in Hopewell Township after a reported downed live electrical wire ignited flames near Poor Farm Road.…
Mike Chipowsky

Mike Chipowsky
Mike is the former Chief of Hopewell Township Police and all-around great guy. MercerMe is so grateful that he often can be found around town with his camera and has his ear to the ground with all local first responder news.
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January 31 marked the last day on the job for Chief of Police Douglas Pinelli of the Pennington Police Department. Chief Pinelli, who has served in the Police Department for…
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The Hopewell Valley tactical rescue team honed their ice rescue skills this weekend at the Hopewell Valley YMCA’s Reed Road pond. The team, consisting of members of Hopewell Valley volunteer…
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At the same station where he first volunteered in 1997, Jonathan “JD” Moore was sworn in as the new chief of Hopewell Valley Emergency Services on Jan. 2, 2025 at…
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Several thousand spectators lined the banks of the Delaware to enjoy the annual event.
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The Hopewell Township Committee praised Chief Matthew Martin for helping make the township a safe place to live.
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The annual celebration illuminates the lawn of the Township Municipal Building.
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Hundreds of ghosts and goblins invaded Woolsey Park in Titusville, NJ on Saturday, October 19, to enjoy an afternoon of treats, games, and fun. Haunted Hopewell, hosted by Hopewell Township,…
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Chief Matthew Martin, who began his career in public safety as a teenager with the Pennington Fire Company, is retiring at the end of 2024 after 17 years as the…
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The Pennington Fire Company hosted its 5th annual Car Show on Sunday, October 13. This fundraising event has become a favorite with car enthusiasts from the Hopewell Valley area. The…