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Hillwood Development Corp. has begun constructing a nearly 221,000-square-foot industrial facility on 36 acres in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, with completion expected in late 2026, featuring high clear heights and spacious staging bays.
A police officer in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, is recovering after being shot while responding to a domestic incident. The officer is said to be "resting comfortably and has been up and talking." Another person was also shot during the incident, and the authorities are investigating. The injured officer was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office and New Jersey Attorney General's Office are involved in the investigation.
Ian Cramer, a Bismarck man accused of killing Mercer County Sheriff's Deputy Paul Martin, had a $500,000 cash bond set by a South Central District Judge. Cramer, a multi-state offender with charges in three other states, faces charges including manslaughter, fleeing police, and reckless endangerment. Additional drug-related charges are expected to be filed, and a mental health evaluation has been ordered. The investigation is ongoing, including alleged offenses of damaging an ambulance bay at Sanford Hospital.
A Mercer County Sheriff's Deputy was killed during a pursuit of a stolen vehicle driven by Ian Cramer, who suffers from serious mental disorders. Cramer crashed head-on into an unoccupied patrol vehicle, killing the deputy who was preparing to deploy a tire deflation device. Cramer was taken into custody, and charges are pending. The incident is under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitos for the fourth time in the City of Sharon, Pennsylvania. Officials urge residents to take precautions such as using insect repellent and wearing protective clothing. No human cases have been reported in Mercer County, but symptoms may include fever, body aches, and a skin rash.
Two more areas in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, Hempfield Township and the City of Hermitage, have reported positive tests for West Nile Virus in mosquito populations. No human cases have been reported yet, but residents are advised to take precautions such as using insect repellent, wearing protective clothing, and eliminating standing water to reduce mosquito breeding habitats. The virus has also been detected in mosquitoes in Sharon, Mercer County, and Center Township, Columbiana County.
West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Mercer County, specifically in Sharon. The Mercer County Conservation District advises residents near the Budd Street Bridge to take extra precautions, such as using insect repellent and wearing protective clothing during dusk and dawn. It is recommended that all businesses and residents eliminate standing water to reduce mosquito breeding habitats. West Nile Virus can cause encephalitis, with symptoms ranging from mild fever and headache to severe neurological effects. There is no specific treatment for the virus, so prevention through avoiding mosquito bites is crucial. The highest risk of acquiring the virus is from July through September.
A 53-year-old woman from Mercer County, New Jersey, was among the five people who died in flash flooding in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The victims, including a woman from South Carolina and three individuals from Newtown Township, Pennsylvania, all died from drowning.
Heavy and severe flooding has impacted the Bluefield and Princeton areas in the Two Virginias, with many streets experiencing flooding and residents advised to stay home unless absolutely necessary. Areas downstream of Bluefield, including Bramwell, Montcalm, Rock, Lake Bottom, and Spanishburg, are at risk for major flooding danger. Storm water crews are working to help those affected, and residents are urged to avoid any rushing water and turn around, don't drown.