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Life Story: Charles Weniger, 78; Avid Fisherman, Food Bank Volunteer

Life Story: Charles Weniger, 78; Avid Fisherman, Food Bank Volunteer

Charles Weniger, 78, died Sept. 6  at his home in Monroe. Mr. Weniger was born August 11, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois the son of John and Mary (Walsh) Weniger. He lived in Monroe for six years and was previously from Franklin Township. Charles was a unit coordinator for Rutgers Library Imaging Services, where he worked […]

Township Man Found Guilty In Perth Amboy Killing

Township Man Found Guilty In Perth Amboy Killing

A township man faces 30 years to life in prison following his conviction on charges related to the Valentine’s Day 2015 killing of a Perth Amboy man. Jahmmel Cephas, 35, of Franklin Park, was found guilty of aggravated manslaughter in the shooting death of Richard Pryce, 31, outside a Perth Amboy bar, according to a […]

Police Log: Aug. 29 – Sept. 1, 2017

Police Log: Aug. 29 – Sept. 1, 2017

Aug. 29 Aazize Ait-Ouaddi of Paterson was cited for careless driving after his car struck one driven on Easton Avenue by Sally Macaluso of Easton, Pa., while he was changing lanes. Kristine Zdrodowski of Monroe was cited for careless driving after her car rear-ended one driven on Bunker Hill Road by Debbie Horinko of Flagtown, […]

Police Seek Public’s Help In Locating Bank Robbery Suspect

Police Seek Public’s Help In Locating Bank Robbery Suspect

Police are seeking the public’s help in locating the suspect in the Sept. 3 robbery of TD Bank in Franklin Park. Police were notified that the robbery had occurred at the Route 27 branch at about 12:58 p.m., according to a press release from the Franklin Township Police Department. No details about teh robbery were […]

Video: Stage House Hosts 2nd Annual Basilone Fundraiser

Video: Stage House Hosts 2nd Annual Basilone Fundraiser

Basilone Foundation fundraiser at Stage House restaurant. Posted by The Franklin Reporter & Advocate on Monday, September 4, 2017 Franklin Reporter & Advocate co-publisher PJ Parker interviews Kim Vannote, co-founder of the John Basilone Memorial Foundation, and Collette Reap, general manager of the Stage House Tavern, left to right, during the restaurant’s second annual fundraiser […]

Life Story: Lenon Reed, 72; Longtime Township Resident

Life Story: Lenon Reed, 72; Longtime Township Resident

Lenon Reed, 72, passed away August 22 at Somerset Woods in Somerset. Mr. Reed was born April 17, 1945 in Rosehill, Mississippi, the son of Jessie and Annie May (Barlow) Reed. He relocated and settled in Somerset when he was 10 years old. Lenon was a chemical operator for Akzo Nobel in New Brunswick, where […]

Township Resident Named To RVCC Foundation Board

Township Resident Named To RVCC Foundation Board

Submitted by Raritan Valley Community College. A township resident has been named to the Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) Foundation Board of Directors. Jeffrey Brenner of Somerset, Managing Director of MidCap Advisors and CFO Advisory Services, was named to the position earlier this summer. Brenner founded CFO Advisory Services, a New Jersey-based accounting and operations […]

Township Man Killed In Motorcycle Accident

Township Man Killed In Motorcycle Accident

A 63-year-old township man was killed Sept. 1 after he lost control of his motorcycle and hit a parked car on Hillcrest Avenue, police said. Police said Son McCalla of Hillcrest Avenue was driving a 2001 Yamaha motorcycle when it struck the rear of the car shortly after 11 p.m. FTPD officers responding to a […]

South Middlebush Road Reopens, Township Residents Rejoice

South Middlebush Road Reopens, Township Residents Rejoice

South Middlebush Road was reopened on Sept. 1, to the apparent delight of many township residents. A part of the road was closed June 28 for a complete bridge replacement over the Six Mile Run. The project, managed by Somerset County, was projected to cost about $745,000, and necessitated the closure of the road between […]

FHS Warriors Marching Band Breaks Camp, Ready For The Season

FHS Warriors Marching Band Breaks Camp, Ready For The Season

FHS Warriors Marching Band preview. Posted by The Franklin Reporter & Advocate on Friday, September 1, 2017 The Franklin High School Warriors Marching band broke band camp Sept. 1 with a special preview of their new show. The music for this season will be based on the story of “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” The […]