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  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: UPDATED 8 p.m. Storm updates from SBPD

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK STORM UPDATE AS OF SUNDAY EVENING A number of areas have had powered restored today. All traffic signals are working on Route 1 with the exception of Route 522. All three shelter locations will be open on Monday. There is no changes in polling locations. ***POWER RESTORED*** This is an approximation and does…

  • MONROE: OEM storm updates

    From Monroe Office of Emergency Management and Monroe Clerks Office: Sunday evening District schools closed Monday and Tuesday. Tuesday is Election Day and polling places will be open in Monroe Township. Two minor changes will be in effect: 1. If you normally vote at Oak Tree School, you will vote at the Firehouse on the…

  • HERALD: National Weather Service issues hazardous weather outlook for East Windsor, Hightstown

    Packet Media Group report MOUNT HOLLY – Sunday, the National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Mercer County beginning Monday, Nov. 5, through Saturday, Nov. 10. There is a potential for a strong coastal low pressure system to affect Mercer County between Wednesday and Thursday, according to the NWS. The system could produce strong northeast…

  • HUNTERDON: JCP&L outages continue

      For PSE&G customers, the news in neighboring Hopewell Valley is on the positive side, but less so for those served by JCP&L. Sounds like good news if you’re with PSE&G,” a Hopewell Township official said Saturday night. For those who are with JCP&L and don’t have power, check out: https://www.firstenergycorp.com/content/dam/newsroom/files/JCP&L_Town_ETRs_Nov2.pdf Neighboring Hunterdon County towns…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Power outages continue

    By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor EAST WINDSOR – Sunday, Nov. 4, township officials encouraged residents to keep safe as "ongoing efforts to restore power throughout the community" continued.   Gov. Chris Christie moved Halloween to Nov. 5 after  “Frankenstorm” – also known as “Superstorm Sandy” — struck New Jersey a week ago.  According to state…

  • Somerset County Offices to Reopen Monday, Nov. 5

    By Somerset County Board of Freeholders Most Somerset County government offices and programs will reopen Monday, Nov. 5, following a week of disruptions due to Hurricane Sandy. “County managers and staff have been working around the clock this past week to mitigate the effects of the storm here in Somerset County,” said Freeholder Mark Caliguire,…

  • REGISTER NEWS: Candidates vie for municipal, school board seats

    By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor Election Day is this Tuesday. As the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy begins to clear, Americans will cast their votes for president of the United States of America. Democratic incumbent Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are racing for votes ahead of the Nov. 6 finish line. And, despite Sandy,…

  • HERALD: Power company estimates restoration timetable for East Windsor, Hightstown customers

    UPDATED REPORT: As of Nov. 2, East Windsor officials unsure when power would be fully restored By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor EAST WINDSOR – It is anticipated by Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L) that more than 1,200 customers will have power restored in the township between Nov. 3 and Nov. 4. The company released the…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Firefighters quell barn blaze

    EAST WINDSOR: Firefighters quell barn blaze

    East Windsor firefighters arrive to battle a barn ablaze the night of Nov. 2 on Windsor Perrineville Road. (Courtesy photo by Cindy Rashkin)