By the last days of December 1894, Hopewell Borough had endured weeks of cold, dark winter weather. Snow, rain, and hail had battered the region, and residents were ready for…
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The Hopewell Museum, Hopewell Valley Historical Society, and Hopewell Public Library will host a talk on the history of cider in early America on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 7 p.m.…
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By Adam Kimball, New Jersey State House News Service Driving in New Jersey became more expensive at the start of the new year, as higher fuel taxes and increased tolls…
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By Adam Kimball, NJ State House News Service New Jersey’s minimum wage increased on Jan. 1, rising by 43 cents to $15.92 per hour for most employees as the state’s annual inflation…
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On May 8, 2026, hundreds of young artists and performers will have the opportunity to experience the Mercer County Teen Arts Festival. This annual festival provides high school and middle…
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Hopewell Valley Senior Services will host its next free art lesson on Tuesday, January 6, featuring a special New Year–themed project: “New Year Reveal-ations!!” The lesson begins at 1:00pm at the Hopewell Valley Senior Center(395…
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News
Hopewell Township’s First K-9 Team Brings New Capabilities — and a Deep Bond — to Local Policing
On a quiet hallway inside an unused office building at the Princeton West Innovation Campus, Officer Robert Voorhees paused just long enough to let his partner, Riley, get excited about…
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Hopewell Borough Councilman David Mackie has spent 27 years helping guide the town through decisions that often stretched far beyond a single meeting agenda. Known for his patience, analytical style,…
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A Year Defined by Community and Coverage in the Hopewell Valley
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoIn 2025, MercerMe showed what a small, local newsroom can do when a community depends on it — and when readers make use of the reporting every day. The stories…
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Announcements
Chief and Deputy Chief of Detectives Appointed for the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office
Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey recently announced her appointment of Brian Kiely as Chief of Mercer County Detectives and Anthony Petracca as Deputy Chief of County Detectives for the…