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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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Two Township Non-Profits Among 40 Receiving Somerset Patriots Tickets

Two Township Non-Profits Among 40 Receiving Somerset Patriots Tickets

Two township non-profit organizations are among 40 in Somerset County which will receive Somerset Patriots’ tickets for use this season in the Somerset County Commissioners’…

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Republican Council Candidate’s Petition Rejected Over Residency Issues

Republican Council Candidate’s Petition Rejected Over Residency Issues

A Republican candidate for Township Council has been disqualified by the Township Clerk on residency issues. James Holzheimer, a retired Franklin Township Police Officer, had hoped to run…

COSI, Franklin Food Bank, Team Up To ‘Feed Minds And Feed Lives’

COSI, Franklin Food Bank, Team Up To ‘Feed Minds And Feed Lives’

Students at Pine Grove Manor Elementary School were the beneficiaries March 31 of a special partnership between the Franklin Food Bank and an Ohio-based science museum. The museum,…

YMCA Camp Soar Returns For Second Year

YMCA Camp Soar Returns For Second Year

Submitted by the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners. The Somerset County Board of Commissioners is utilizing American Rescue Plan funds to support a second year of Franklin Township…

Township Council Commends Newest Eagle Scout

Township Council Commends Newest Eagle Scout

The Township’s newest Eagle Scout received a commendation March 28 from the Township Council. The Scout, Dalton Vassanella, is the son of Township Councilman James Vassanella (D-Ward 5.)…

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COSI, Franklin Food Bank, Team Up To ‘Feed Minds And Feed Lives’

COSI, Franklin Food Bank, Team Up To ‘Feed Minds And Feed Lives’

Students at Pine Grove Manor Elementary School were the beneficiaries March 31 of a special partnership between the Franklin Food Bank and an Ohio-based science…

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

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

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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.’