Carlos Rafael Jordan, 79, passed away on April 16, surrounded by his beloved family, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, Carlos was the son of the late Epifanio and Sofia (Vera) Jordan. In 1956, at the age of 11, he moved to New York City, where he began building a life marked …

TALKING CHICKENS – Kate Brown, from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, speaks about raising hens for eggs April 17 in the Township Council chambers. About two dozen aspiring chicken keepers were provided the ins and outs of raising hens in their backyards at a special forum April 17 hosted by Township Council Member Ed Potosnak. The forum comes in the wake …

PARADE PLANS SET – The annual Memorial Day parade is scheduled for May 26. (File photo.) Franklin Township invites you to a day of pride, remembrance, and community spirit as we commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025. Join us for a truly special celebration honoring the heroes who have courageously served our nation. The Memorial Day Parade begins …

Ruth Ellanor “El” Mounce, 83, of East Windsor, passed away peacefully at her home on April 9. Born on April 27, 1941, in New Brunswick, El was the daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (Smith) Mounce. She spent many years in Somerset before making East Windsor her home. El was known for her quiet strength, gentle spirit, and deep …

HONOREES – Middle school students honored at the 34th Annual Paul Robeson Youth Achievement Awards, held April 3 at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg. (Photo: RVCC.) Four Franklin Middle School students were among 17 middle and high school students from Somerset and Hunterdon counties honored for their achievements at the 34th Annual Paul Robeson Youth Achievement Awards, held April 3 at Raritan Valley Community …

Loretta (Yablonski) Csorba of Somerset died April 13 at Spring Hill Assisted Living, Somerse. She was 89. Born in Pittston, PA, Mrs. Csorba resided in Somerset for most of her life. Prior to her retirement many years ago, she worked as a assembly line worker with Temple Industries located in South Plainfield. A former communicant of St. Matthias Church, Somerset, …

03/30/2025 A 24-year-old New Brunswick man and a 25-year-old North Brunswick man were arrested for disorderly conduct during a disturbance investigation at a local firehouse. The men were processed and released on a summons.  A 28-year-old Somerset woman was arrested for DWI during a motor vehicle crash investigation in the area of Barron Cir. She was processed and released with …

STREAM CLEAN-UP – Some of the items recovered during the annual John Clyde Stream Clean-Up of Mile Run on April 12. A number of environmental groups from the township and New Brunswick – including the Franklin Township Environmental Commission – gathered April 12 at the Mile Run entrance on Hamilton Street for their annual stream clean-up. As usual, volunteers carried …

FOR HIS APPROVAL – Face painting was just one of the activities offered during the annual Bunny Bonanza on April 12. Bunny ears were the fashion accompaniment of the day at the annual “Bunny Bonanza” celebration held April 12 at the Senior/Community Center on DeMott Lane. Children of all ages had the chance to get their face painted, do arts …

Andrew Paul Burian, of Hillsborough and formerly of Somerset, passed away at home on April 10. He was 46 years old. Born in Rahway and raised in Middletown, Andrew lived in Somerset for many years before settling in Hillsborough last year with his beloved family. Andrew was a gifted and passionate architect whose talent left an indelible mark on the …