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Tag: John Watson

Gil Lugossy, former Mercer sheriff and freeholder, dies at 90

March 15, 2026   1:38 pmMarch 16, 2026   1:23 pm
Gilbert W. Lugossy, a pillar of Mercer County who served nearly fifteen years as sheriff, as well as stints as a freeholder, Hamilton school board member, state parole board member, and fire commissioner, died during the night.  He had recently...
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Trailblazer: Assemblyman John S. Watson

January 19, 2026   12:11 amJanuary 18, 2026   10:46 pm
John S. Watson (1924-1996) was the first Black to win a countywide election in Mercer County when he was elected to the Board of Freeholders in 1970. He was the father of Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-Ewing), the first Black...
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Trailblazer: Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman

January 19, 2026   12:11 amJanuary 18, 2026   10:16 pm
Bonnie Watson Coleman, is the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives, and the first African American to serve as New Jersey Democratic State Chair. Watson Coleman comes from a powerful political family. Her...
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Trailblazer: Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman

January 20, 2025   12:12 amJanuary 19, 2025   9:12 pm
Bonnie Watson Coleman, is the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives, and the first African American to serve as New Jersey Democratic State Chair. Watson Coleman comes from a powerful political family. Her...
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Trailblazer: Assemblyman John S. Watson

January 20, 2025   12:08 amJanuary 19, 2025   8:56 pm
John S. Watson (1924-1996) was the first Black to win a countywide election in Mercer County when he was elected to the Board of Freeholders in 1970. He was the father of Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-Ewing), the first Black...
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The O’Toole Chronicles: 40 Years

December 3, 2024   12:01 amDecember 3, 2024   11:44 am
I recently hit a milestone in my life and, frankly, I am grateful and humbled by hitting this milestone— 40 years in politics and public service. I happened to turn 60 years of age when I also celebrated my 40-year...
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Trailblazer: Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman

January 15, 2024   12:10 amJanuary 14, 2024   5:14 pm
Bonnie Watson Coleman, is the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives, and the first African American to serve as New Jersey Democratic State Chair. Watson Coleman comes from a powerful political family. Her...
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