Tag: Mercer County Park
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Park Commission: Deer hunting will begin in Mercer County parks in efforts to reduce overabundant population
Hunting will soon be underway through a deer management program in efforts reduce the overabundant deer herd in the greater Mercer County region. The Mercer County Park Commission’s deer management program will be conducted in Mercer County Park, Baldpate Mountain and Mercer Meadows on Sept. 10. The Mercer County Park Commission oversees 7,000 acres of…
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Bike Exchange raises funds to support programs at Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County
Mercer County and the Park Commission recently hosted their second annual Bike Drive for the benefit of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Bike Exchange. Donors came from all over the county and the surrounding area on April 9 to drop off bikes at the Wildlife Center and the Hunt House in Hopewell…
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Mercer County residents, businesses urged to register storm damage information
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes is urging county residents and business owners impacted by Tropical Storm Ida to report damage they sustained last week at www.nj.gov/ida, the State of New Jersey’s data collection portal. Hughes said that while Mercer was not one of the six New Jersey counties for which FEMA has approved a Major…
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As temperatures ‘Rise,’ campers treated to Jersey SNO treats
The Rise Community Services Partnership of Hightstown wrapped up its five-week summer camp program on Aug. 13 with a special celebration for its campers and families. “This summer was one of the best yet. We have welcomed many new faces to our Rise family and I hope we can continue to grow together,” Sanziana Penafiel,…
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Bike sharing program available at three locations in Mercer County
The County of Mercer, the Mercer County Park Commission and Verve have launched a bike-share program now available to the public in the County Park System. Bikes are located at Mercer County Park in West Windsor, at Rosedale Park in Pennington, and the Red Barn in Mercer Meadows, Lawrence Township. Ten bikes are at each…
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Trenton man charged for pointing knife at family in park
Allegedly pointing a knife at a family that was walking through Mercer County Park led to multiple charges – including charges of unlawful possession of a weapon and hindering apprehension – being filed against a Trenton man, according to the West Windsor Police Department. The incident began after the man reportedly made unsolicited comments to…
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Walk4Hearing brings awareness to the issue of hearing loss
Residents in central New Jersey are becoming more aware of the issues with hearing loss through a Walk4Hearing event, designed to help educate residents on hearing health. The annual New Jersey walk is part of the Hearing Loss Association of America, a national organization with a mission to open the world of communication to people…
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Woodstock anniversary tribute takes center stage at Mercer County Park
Mercer County officials are organizing an anniversary tribute to celebrate the Woodstock festival that brought almost a half-million people together 50 years ago in Bethel, N.Y. On the Mercer County Park festival grounds in West Windsor, performances in honor of peace, music and love will be played from 4-10 p.m. Aug. 18. Bands such as…
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A new campground opens in Mercer County Park
A campground –to the delight of officials–has been established in Mercer County Park. This campground adds something different as it is the first offering of overnight campsites in Mercer County Park, according to county officials. “For me, this is a personal achievement. I grew up all my life camping and found it difficult to believe…