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Janina Mychajlowycz, 87, Native Of Poland

Janina Mychajlowycz, 87, Native Of Poland

Mrs. Janina Mychajlowycz passed away early Dec. 14 at Parker at McCarrick in Somerset. She was 87 years old. Mrs. Mychajlowycz was born in Poland, present day Lithuania. She had lived in Hightstown for many years and was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband Walter in 2009. Mrs. Mychajlowycz is survived by her […]

Township Council Buys More Than $360,000 In Good And Services

Township Council Buys More Than $360,000 In Good And Services

A $160,000 playground system for Inman Park was among the more than $360,000 in good and services purchases authorized Dec. 13 by the Township Council. That contract – totaling $160,699 – went to MRC of Spring Lake. The council also authorized: A $12,460 contract for four portable radar signs from All Traffic Solutions of State […]

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School’s Plan To Move Hits Road Bump

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School’s Plan To Move Hits Road Bump

A township charter school will have to wait until after the new year to find out if it will be able to relocate. Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, which now occupies part of a building on Schoolhouse Road, wants to move into space in a Mettlers Road building. The school plans to take up […]

Tips On Keeping Mentally Fit Presented At FHS Workshop

Tips On Keeping Mentally Fit Presented At FHS Workshop

The physical effects of stress, depression and other mental health disorders, and tips on keeping mentally “fit” were the main topics of a workshop presented Dec. 15 at the Franklin High School cafeteria. The workshop was the brainchild of three FHS students, Rohit Aita, Sunny Patel and Sohil Patel, all of whom comprise the community […]

In Your Opinion: Celebrate The Lives Of Prophets Muhammad And Jesus

In Your Opinion: Celebrate The Lives Of Prophets Muhammad And Jesus

By Imam Rizwan Rizvi. This year again the birth of Prophet Muhammad and Prophet Jesus (pbut) falls in the same month. Don’t suffice with just celebrating their birth, celebrate their lives. Prophet Muhammad taught us the lesson of humanity, he said in one of his sermons, “Shall I inform you of the best ethics of […]

FR&A Radio: A Chat With FHS Lady Warriors Basketball Head Coach Audrey Taylor

FR&A Radio: A Chat With FHS Lady Warriors Basketball Head Coach Audrey Taylor

This is the inaugural edition of Franklin Reporter & Advocate Radio, a regular podcast through which we will bring you insights into township news, sports and entertainment. We start with a chat with the FHS girls basketball coach about what we might expect this season.    

Franklin Food Bank Benefits From Franklin Day

Franklin Food Bank Benefits From Franklin Day

The Franklin Food Bank was a beneficiary of the success of this year’s Franklin Day festival. And, according to Township Councilwoman Roz Sherman (D-Ward 2), there will be more to come. Sherman, the creator of the yearly festival, presented a $2,500 check to food bank executive director Frank Hasner at the Dec. 13 Township Council […]

Life Story: Asuncion ‘Ciony’ Yip, 80, Native Of Philippines

Life Story: Asuncion ‘Ciony’ Yip, 80, Native Of Philippines

Asuncion “Ciony” Yip, 80 passed away Dec. 12. Mrs. Yip was born in the Philippines to the late Roque and Dominga Rosario. In the Philippines, Asuncion attended the Philippine Women’s University in 1956. She came to the United States in 1960 to continue her education at Oklahoma State University. She went on to earn her […]

Ford Dealership Raises Money For Hunterdon High School Marching Band

Ford Dealership Raises Money For Hunterdon High School Marching Band

FLEMINGTON – Ditschman/Flemington Ford, a member of the Flemington Car & Truck Country Family of Brands, recently presented a check for $3,940 to the Hunterdon Central Marching Band of Flemington in conjunction with the national Ford “Drive 4UR School” program. The check was the result of a special event that took place at the Ford […]

Middlebush Park Football Game Noise Issue Returns To Township Council

Middlebush Park Football Game Noise Issue Returns To Township Council

The on-again, off-again dispute over amplification of Pop Warner football games at Middlebush Park is apparently on again. The topic resurfaced at the Dec. 13 Township Council meeting, and even though the problem has been rectified, it resulted in a minor dustup between Councilwoman Roz Sherman (D-Ward 2) and Councilman Carl R.A. Wright (D-Ward 4). […]