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  • Local Candidates Submit Primary Petitions
    Township Democratic and Republican candidates for Mayor and At-Large Township Council seats submitted their nominating petitions for the June 6 primary election. The deadline for submissions was 4 […]
  • SCDC Black Caucus Looks For Juneteenth Celebration Vendors
    JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION – Vendors are sought for the 2023 Juneteenth celebration, slated to be held in Naaman Williams Park. (File photo.) Following the success of its inaugural Juneteenth Parade and […]
  • Quail Brook Senior Center April Schedule
    Register for programs at any of the six Somerset County-operated senior centers and join the fun Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability […]
  • Life Story: Dr. Tippur Seshagiri, 85; Retired Cardiologist
    Dr. Tippur Seshagiri (Sesh) passed away on March 25, surrounded by his family. He was 85 years old. Dr. Seshagiri was born in Bangalore, India. After his primary and secondary education, he completed […]
  • Life Story: Kathleen Zellers, 76; Son Lives In Franklin
    Kathleen Zellers, of Easton, Pennsylvania passed away on March 25 at Care One @ the Highlands Nursing Home in Edison. She was 76. Born and raised in New York City, she lived in Asbury, New Jersey […]

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Former Rutgers Prep Teacher/Coach Sentenced To Four Years In Prison For Sexual Assault

A former Rutgers Preparatory School teacher and coach was sentenced on March 17 to four years in state prison for sexually assaulting a…

Somerset County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit To Receive Donated Bullet Proof Vests

Somerset County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit To Receive Donated Bullet Proof Vests

Three K-9s in the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office will receive donated bullet proof vests in a ceremony set for 2 p.m. March 14…

Township Man Charged With Attempted Murder

Township Man Charged With Attempted Murder

A 23-year-old township man faces attempted murder and weapons charges after he allegedly tried to kill a man in Somerville, police said. Somerville…

North Brunswick Man Busted In Township Hotel Drug Investigation

North Brunswick Man Busted In Township Hotel Drug Investigation

A 35-year-old North Brunswick man faces multiple drug charges for allegedly running a drug production facility out of a Cedar Grove Lane hotel…

Township Residents Victims Of Catalytic Converter Thefts

Township Residents Victims Of Catalytic Converter Thefts

A number of catalytic converters were stolen from township residents’ cars during mid-February, Franklin Township Police said. The bulk of the thefts were…

Township Woman Loses $312K In Cryptocurrency Scam

Township Woman Loses $312K In Cryptocurrency Scam

A 53-year-old township woman was scammed out of more than $300,000 late last year in what police call a cryptocurrency scam. The woman,…

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In yet another indication that the world is somewhat returning to normal, post-Covid, the St. Matthias School Home School Association held a full-fledged Holiday Craft Fair on December…

Update: The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved St. Sharbel’s application at its August 4 meeting. In a brief hearing, the Board was told that any concerns held by…

Submitted by St. Matthias Elementary School. St. Matthias Elementary School has been selected for the 2022 Best of Somerset Award in the Elementary School category by the Somerset…

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FHS Tournament Basketball: Boys Advance, Girls’ Season Ends

FHS Tournament Basketball: Boys Advance, Girls’ Season Ends

Franklin High School’s basketball teams had mixed results in their February 21 NJSIAA Tournament opening games. The boys’ moved on to the quarterfinal round of…

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Local Candidates Submit Primary Petitions

Local Candidates Submit Primary Petitions

Township Democratic and Republican candidates for Mayor and At-Large Township Council seats submitted their nominating petitions for the June 6 primary election. The deadline for submissions was 4…

SCDC Black Caucus Looks For Juneteenth Celebration Vendors

SCDC Black Caucus Looks For Juneteenth Celebration Vendors

Following the success of its inaugural Juneteenth Parade and Celebration, the SCDC Black Caucus is looking for vendors to participate in this year’s Juneteenth Parade and Celebration to…

‘Empty Bowls’ Food Bank Fundraiser Returns As Originally Planned

‘Empty Bowls’ Food Bank Fundraiser Returns As Originally Planned

The fifth annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Franklin Food Bank returned to its original home and with its original grandeur on March 26. The event was held…

Delay In Equipment Delivery Pushes Opening Of New Library Branch

Delay In Equipment Delivery Pushes Opening Of New Library Branch

A delay in the delivery of an electrical panel has delayed the opening of the new Franklin Park branch of the Franklin Township Library. The new branch, located…

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‘Disney’s Descendants: The Musical’ Ready For The Spotlight At FHS

‘Disney’s Descendants: The Musical’ Ready For The Spotlight At FHS

Franklin High School’s Spring musical, “Disney’s Descendants: The Musical,” takes the stage on March 24, 25, 26, 31 and April 1 and 2. Based on…

Annual St. Matthias Golf Classic Set For May

TEECS Robotics, Model UN Teams Compete With Distinction

Updated: School Board Committee Discusses Tentative FY 2024 Budget

Warriors On The Academic Move

School District Officials Promise To Get Tougher With FHS Fighting Students

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‘Disney’s Descendants: The Musical’ Ready For The Spotlight At FHS

‘Disney’s Descendants: The Musical’ Ready For The Spotlight At FHS

Franklin High School’s Spring musical, “Disney’s Descendants: The Musical,” takes the stage on March 24, 25,…

Expanded Film-Making Schedule Approved By Council; Franklin Deemed ‘Film Ready’

Park & Rec Talent Show Set For March 24

SGS/HSC Players Put Finishing Touches On ‘The Wiz Jr.’