Lee Bolden Hampton was born on September 13, 1939 to the late Joe Bolden and Georgia Hampton in Guntersville, Alabama.  Brother Lee confessed Christ at an early age. He joined Mount Zion Ministries Family Worship under the pastorate of his uncle, the late Reverend Edward Alexander. Brother Lee remained an active member of Mount Zion under the pastorate of Bishop …

CALL FOR MERCY – Rabbi Eli Garfinkel speaks during the Vigil for Israel, held October 11 at Temple Beth El on Hamilton Street. The Rabbi of Temple Beth El on Hamilton Street told his congregation that hatred of all Palestinians is not the productive response to the terror attacks carried out in Israel over the weekend by a Palestinian-linked terrorist …

Despite a thrilling come-from-behind win in the first game of their three-game set, the Franklin High School JV Girls’ Volleyball team could not keep the momentum going and fell to Hillsborough 2-1 on October 11. This is Franklin’s first year fielding a volleyball team, so there is no varsity level yet.

LOCAL HISTORIAN – Township Councilman Ram Anbarasan holds up the book, Community Collection for Kingston NJ, written by Kingston resident Markus McParland (right.) A 14-year-old Kingston historian was commended October 10 by the Township Council for his work in creating a book about the history of his home town. Marcus McParland was an 8th Grader at the Ying Hua International …

By Arnold Schmidt, Somerset. As a long-term resident of Franklin Township, I would like to commend our Mayor and Council members for maintaining a low tax policy in our very high tax state. 

Robert L. Wesner, of Somerset passed away October 5 at home. He was 65.Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Runnemede, he lived in Sicklerville before moving to Somerset over 25 years ago.Robert worked in sales most of his life, most recently for Home Depot in various locations throughout New Jersey.He was a US Navy veteran, serving in the early …

Richard Demler, 85, passed away on October 11 at J.F.K. Medical Center in Edison. He was born on May 31, 1938, in Perth Amboy, to the late Augustine and Elizabeth (Ribar) Demler. Richard grew up in the Fords section of Woodbridge before eventually settling in Somerset. Richard served honorably in the Army National Guard Reserves and dedicated many years of …

CHECK PRESENTATION – State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen talks about the $1.5 million he secured in the state budget for the Franklin Township Youth Center and Somerset County Action Program. A $1.5 million state budget appropriation for the Franklin Township Youth Center and the Somerset County Action Program was delivered at the October 10 Township Council meeting by state Assemblyman Joe …

The Franklin High School field hockey seniors were honored with their Senior Night on October 10. After their names were called, the girls walked under a long arch of hockey sticks created by their teammates.

Any good karma that the Franklin High School field hockey team may have earned October 10 by recognizing their opponents’ seniors on their own senior night disappeared when the teams took to the field. The visiting Koinonia Academy scored on their first possession on their way to a 3-1 victory over the Lady Warriors.