The Union Fire Company and Rescue Squad recognized one of its own Saturday night with a special proclamation honoring Special Olympian Kevin Colacello during the department’s annual awards dinner. The…
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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For the past two weekends, first responders from across Hopewell Valley have taken advantage of rare deep-freeze conditions to practice one of the region’s most specialized — and high-risk —…
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Santa Claus has been making his way through Hopewell Valley this weekend — with a little help from local fire companies and EMS crews. On Saturday, Union Fire Company and Rescue…
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Visitors to Washington Crossing on Saturday stepped into the winter of 1776 as Von Prueschenk’s Hessian Regiment set up camp along the Delaware River, offering demonstrations and skirmish reenactments that highlighted the…
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The Hopewell Township Board of Fire Commissioners has welcomed a new member, as Peter Swanson was officially sworn in to serve on the board. Board Chairman Erik Burd administered the oath of office while…
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Scout Troop 1776 and Cub Scout Pack 1776 brought the community together Monday evening with a potluck dinner to thank local police, firefighters, and emergency personnel for their service. Roughly…
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The Hopewell Valley Veterans Association hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday at Woolsey Park, bringing residents together to honor those who have served and sacrificed for the nation. Observed each year…
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Woolsey Park was buzzing with costumes, candy buckets, and community spirit Saturday afternoon as Hopewell Township hosted its annual “Haunted Hopewell” celebration. Kids and their grown-ups arrived dressed as superheroes,…
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Washington Crossing State Park is hosting the 47th Annual Days of the Past Antique Power & Equipment Show this weekend, continuing Sunday, September 21. The long-running event, presented by the Delaware Valley…
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Hopewell Township’s annual fireworks celebration lit up the sky Sunday evening after being postponed due to Saturday’s storm forecast. Held at Woolsey Park, the June 29 event drew a large…