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Annual maple sugaring activities planned at Howell Farm
On Saturday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors to Howell Living History Farm are invited to help farmers ensure a successful sap harvest, syrup boil and tasting. Parking and admission are free.
02/28/2018 1:04 PM
Hightstown High repeats as Mercer County Consumer Bowl champ
A team of students from Hightstown High School took the top honor at Mercer County’s 2018 New Jersey High School Consumer Bowl, beating out seven other area schools in a quiz-show style competition on good consumer practices.
02/15/2018 3:54 PM
Still Haven't Gotten Your Flu Shot?
This year's flu strain is particularly dangerous. Take time to protect yourself and loved ones!
02/14/2018 2:33 PM
Women of Achievement awards dinner reservations due March 12
The Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women will honor six outstanding women this year at its annual awards dinner Tuesday, March 27, at Mercer Oaks Clubhouse in West Windsor.
02/12/2018 3:20 PM
Most Mercer County offices to be closed for Presidents Day
The following Mercer County offices and facilities will be closed to the public on Monday, Feb. 19: McDade Administration Building, Criminal Courthouse, Civil Courthouse and Office of the County Surrogate, Office of the County Clerk, County Connection and all branches of the County Library System.
02/12/2018 1:29 PM
Howell Farm to hold annual Winter Kitchen program
Visitors can experience the sights, smells and tastes of two very different old-time kitchens on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., when Howell Living History Farm serves up its annual Winter Kitchen program.
02/12/2018 12:44 PM
Mercer County to host document shredding event Feb. 24
The Mercer County Improvement Authority will host a document shredding event for County residents on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Parking Lot 4 at 651 South Broad St., across from the County Administration Building in Trenton. Electronics recycling will not take place at this event.
02/09/2018 9:56 AM
Mercer students to compete in annual Consumer Bowl Feb. 15
The Consumer Bowl tests students’ knowledge of the state’s consumer protection laws and regulations. The competition features a game-show format where teams buzz in to answer questions posed by a moderator from the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
02/08/2018 4:29 PM
Howell Farm to offer free valentine rides Feb. 10
The incurably romantic can warm up for Valentine's Day on Saturday, Feb. 10, when horse-drawn rides are offered to all from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Howell Living History Farm.
02/08/2018 4:13 PM
Hughes Announces 4 New Routes from Trenton-Mercer Airport
Introductory fares are too good to pass up!
02/08/2018 3:34 PM
One-Stop Career Center reschedules Career Exploration Fair for April 4
Career Exploration Fair on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the CURE Insurance Arena (formerly Sun National Bank Center).
02/07/2018 4:08 PM
Mercer Celebrates Black History Month
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes invites residents to participate in any of the many events being held in celebration at Mercer County Library.
02/02/2018 12:52 PM
Tulpehaking Nature Center holding ‘Valentines for Nature’ event
The Tulpehaking Nature Center will celebrate families and wildlife at its “Valentines for Nature” event throughout the month of February. Open hours are Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m.
02/02/2018 12:46 PM
Tennis Center set to open 2018 spring/summer registration
All registration will be done online beginning at 8 a.m. for adults and 9 a.m. for juniors on Saturday, Feb. 10, on the Park Commission’s Community Pass website at https://register.communitypass.net/mercer.
02/01/2018 12:05 PM
Howell Farm to offer tree-tapping workshops Feb. 3
Visitors can join sugaring crews in the woods where the sap is flowing, and where help is needed with harvest operations that fuel the production of maple syrup.
01/31/2018 3:43 PM
Hughes names Paul Adezio as Mercer County Counsel
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes has named Paul Adezio of Hamilton as the Mercer County Counsel, succeeding Arthur Sypek Jr., who is retiring.
01/26/2018 10:23 AM
32 rural acres preserved in Hamilton Township
New Jersey Conservation Foundation and partners – Save Hamilton Open Space, North Crosswicks Friends of Open Space, the state Green Acres Program, Mercer County and Hamilton Township – have joined together to permanently preserve two properties totaling 32 acres in Hamilton Township.
01/25/2018 5:15 PM
Reserve Now for Annual Women of Achievement Reception
Event is Tuesday, March 27, 6 p.m., Mercer Oaks Clubhouse
01/24/2018 3:22 PM
Hughes delivers 2018 State of the County
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes touched on a wide variety of issues during his annual State of the County address Jan. 23, from proposed projects at the county college and Trenton-Mercer Airport, to land stewardship, to the collaborative effort that resulted in an end to chronic homelessness
01/24/2018 12:41 PM
Park Commission to accept picnic reservations beginning Feb. 20
The Mercer County Park Commission will begin accepting reservations for the five county-owned picnic areas on Feb. 20 at noon for the 2018 season.
01/24/2018 12:07 PM