Peterson’s Breaking News of Trenton

02/10/2025

30/09/2025

From Trenton Public Schools, MOTT School is closed tomorrow, Tuesday September 30th!

“The Trenton Public Schools maintenance and facilities team worked throughout the day to install additional equipment needed to restore power at Mott Elementary School. After testing the electrical system, PSE&G informed district officials that water damage was found in their lines connecting power to the school.

PSE&G is currently repairing the damaged cables; however, power cannot be fully restored until tomorrow. As a result, Mott Elementary School will remain closed on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, to allow repairs to be completed and all systems to be tested.

District and school administrators are reviewing options for makeup days and will share updates with families as soon as more information is available.

We sincerely apologize for the continued disruption and thank you for your patience and understanding. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority.”

28/09/2025

ATTENTION: MOTT SCHOOL IS CLOSED TOMORROW (9/29):

A message from TBOE -

District officials have been informed by our maintenance and facilities team that additional equipment is needed to restore the power at Mott Elementary School as a result of the pipe burst on Friday. Unfortunately, Mott Elementary School will remain closed on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, to complete repairs and test all systems.

Repairs are ongoing, and the final piece needed is set to arrive on Monday. We will provide an update to families as soon as more information is available.

We apologize for the continued disruption and appreciate your patience and understanding. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority.

28/09/2025

Trenton’s own Leon Rainbow does it again! Be sure to stop by Mrs. G’s on 10/4 if you can and support. 💕

26/09/2025

Trenton, NJ – September 24, 2025 — Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler is once again urging residents to be cautious following a surge in telephone scams where callers pose as Sheriff’s Officers. The Sheriff’s Office reports an increase in complaints involving fraudsters demanding money, personal banking details, or access to financial transactions. Scammers, often using spoofed 609 area codes, fake emails, and fraudulent websites, impersonate senior officers or court division sergeants....

Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler is alerting residents to phone scams using spoofed numbers and officer names to demand money and sensitive details. Officials stress the Sheriff’s Office will never request payment or personal information by phone.

25/09/2025

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — The National Weather Service in Mount Holly said Thursday that a broken line of showers and thunderstorms will move across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland this evening, bringing a marginal risk of isolated severe weather. Forecasters said the storms will push into the area late this afternoon and evening before weakening overnight as they move toward the coast....

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly warns of a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms Thursday evening across PA, NJ, DE, and MD, with threats of damaging winds, brief power outages, localized flooding, and a possible brief tornado through 10 PM.

25/09/2025

Trenton, NJ – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of a convicted sexual predator in New Jersey earlier this week. On September 18, ICE Newark officers took Nery Garcia Linares, 32, a Guatemalan national, into custody. Garcia Linares had previously been convicted in Trenton, NJ, of endangering the welfare of a 4-year-old child through sexual conduct....

ICE Newark arrested Nery Garcia Linares, 32, a Guatemalan national convicted in Trenton of endangering a 4-year-old child through sexual conduct. He was sentenced to three years in prison and is now in federal custody.

24/09/2025

Cross Country Community, Inc & RISE Against Hunger do it again at the CURE Arena!

24/09/2025

An 81-year-old woman died in a wrong-way crash on Route 1 in Morrisville, Bucks County, on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police said.

23/09/2025

A serious crash on Route 1 Southbound in Morrisville near Pennsylvania Avenue is causing traffic to back up into Trenton & Lawrence Township

⚠️ Avoid Route 1 Southbound at this time.
✅ If you must travel, use Route 1 Eastbound toward Route 129 as an alternate route.

23/09/2025

A message from Mayor Reed Gusciora:

Several Trenton families have been displaced due to a fatal fire on the 1200 block of N Olden Ave. We are asking the community to donate essential items to assist those affected during this difficult time.

Immediate Needs:
- Gas gift cards
- Walmart or Visa gift cards
- Snacks (chips, fruit, non-perishables)
- Hygiene products
- Sanitary products

👕 Clothing Requests:
Men
• Shirts: Small–Medium
• Pants: 28/28, 29/28, 29/30, 30/30, 34/30
• Shoes: 7.5, 8
Women
• Shirts: Small–XL
• Pants: 0, 12
• Shoes: 4, 7.5

📍 Donation Drop-Off Location:
West Ward Recreation Center
351 Prospect St, Trenton, NJ 08618

🕒 Donation Hours:
📅 Tuesday–Friday (Sept 23 - 25): 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

✅ Donations of new or gently used requested items are welcome.
🚫 Please note: We are not accepting cash donations at this time.
🔁 This list will be updated as additional needs are identified.
We thank our residents and partners in advance for their continued support.

23/09/2025

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