More than 1.5 inches of rain fell across the Hopewell Valley on Thursday afternoon, triggering flash flooding that closed several roads, stranded vehicles, and prompted emergency alerts urging residents to…
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Hopewell Valley School Board Seeks Applicants to Fill Vacancy as Four Hopewell Township Seats Head to November Ballot
Residents interested in serving on the Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education now have two opportunities to get involved. The board is seeking applicants to fill a temporary vacancy created…
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One of Hopewell Valley’s oldest surviving buildings—and one of New Jersey’s most endangered historic sites—is officially on the market. The Andrew Mershon Tavern, the circa-1746 stone tavern along Bear Tavern…
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Hopewell Valley Superintendent Rosetta Treece Named 2026 Mercer County Superintendent of the Year
Hopewell Valley Regional School District Superintendent Dr. Rosetta Treece has been named the 2026 Mercer County Superintendent of the Year by the Mercer County Association of School Administrators, an honor recognizing her…
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The Hopewell Harvest Fair has announced that its 38th annual fair will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, on the grounds of Hopewell Elementary School. A rain date is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3.…
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The Hopewell Township Police Department will host their annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, inviting residents to meet local first responders while enjoying an evening of family-friendly activities. The…
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Heat, History and a Race with the Weather Mark America’s 250th Birthday at Washington Crossing
by Kyle Nardineby Kyle NardineNearly 250 years after Gen. George Washington led his troops across the icy Delaware River during a winter storm, another memorable weather day became part of Washington Crossing’s history. The…
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After overnight thunderstorms knocked down trees, caused scattered power outages across the Hopewell Valley and left cleanup crews working into the morning. By late morning, however, River Road looked much…
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Despite storms the night before and temperatures climbing into the 90s, township officials, volunteers and residents gathered at Woolsey Park on Independence Day to break ground on a new pavilion,…
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As Washington Crossing Visitor Center Nears Completion, Historic Milestones Bring Museum to Life
Inside the new Washington Crossing State Park Museum & Visitor Center, construction crews completed one of the project’s most symbolic milestones this week. Nearly 60 years after it disappeared into…