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MercerPIO

  1. An incident at Dow Chem, Croydon, Pa., is causing unpleasant odor. If you smell the odor, it is recommended you close doors and windows.
  2. Kick off Older Americans Month with celebration and fitness walk at Trenton Central High School track, 9 a.m. Friday, May 4. 609 989-6661.
  3. Mercer Freeholders to honor winners of State Senior Art Show, 6 tonight at 640 South Broad, Trenton. Art on display beginning at 5:30.
  4. for full election results go to mercercounty.org
  5. Hughes, Frisby, Cimino, Walter, Kemler, Gerofsky win big in Mercer.
  6. Polls are open until 8 pm! Go vote! It's your right.
  7. Pennington-Harbourton Road bridge, Hopewell, that was wiped out by Irene reopens ahead of schedule. Mercer DOT in-house project saves 565K.
  8. The nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System is Nov 9 at 2 pm EST. fema.gov/eastest *Please RT* #EAStest cc @FCC
  9. Mercer County Fall Festival has been cancelled because of inclement weather.
  10. Mercer County Cultural Festival, Oct 15, Mercer County Park. Be part of the tapestry. Free admission!
  11. Mercer County Cultural Festival, Oct 15, 11 am-6 pm in Mercer County Park West Windsor, Rain date Oct 16. (609) 278-2712; mercercounty.org!
  12. All Mercer Libraries to open 8/30 except for West Windsor Branch.
  13. Mercer TRADE buses will be on regular schedule, 8-30-11. Libraries will be open except for those without power or that have been flooded.
  14. Mercer County Govt. Offices will be closed Mon., Aug. 29. Essential personnel/emergency responders only should report. mercercounty.org
  15. Road closures throughout Mercer County. Do not travel unless it is an emergency. Do not put yourself or others at risk.
  16. Widespread flooding throughout Mercer County. OEM advises no travel! Stay in.
  17. Shelter in your residence unless ordered by law enforcement to evacuate. Sun National Bank Center is not a shelter site. Do not go to arena.
  18. Are you prepared for Irene? For tips go to mercercounty.org; click on the hurricane alert box at the top of the page or go to ready.nj.gov
  19. Get on you feet! Ernie White Band Saturday Aug. 20 6 p.m., Mercer County Park Marina. Food & drink for sale; lawn chairs, picnics welcome!
  20. Unused prescription meds? Sheriff Kemler hosts National Take Back, April 30, 10 am-2 pm, Mercer County Admin, 640 S. Broad St., Trenton.