Emerson College student Sasha Salins from Franklin Park is named to the College’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. The requirement to make Dean’s List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester. Salins is majoring in Stage and Production Management, and is a member of the Class of 2027. Belle Hnasko, Special Education (PK12) …

ASKING FOR HELP – Shani Madaminova, co-owner of the Leaf Haus cannabis dispensary on Easton Avenue, told the Township Council on February 13 that her business is suffering because of the Township’s current signage regulations. A plea from a local small business owner at the February 13 Township Council meeting spurred the governing body to create an ad hoc committee …

GIVING THANKS – Franklin Food Bank Executive Director Derek Smith thanks those in attendance at the inaugural “Love They Neighbor” fundraiser, sponsored by The Marigold catering hall. The Marigold catering hall was the scene February 13 of a special fundraiser for the Franklin Food Bank. The “Love They Neighbor” event was sponsored by the catering hall itself, and probably won’t …

RIBBON-CUTTING – Usman Siddiqui, third from left in front row, cuts the ribbon to his new business, assisted by Township Councilmen Ram Anbarasan and Alex Kharazi. Also in attendance, and in the front row, were Township Councilwoman Shepa Uddin and Chamber of Commerce president Nick DeMeglio. After 20 years of serving clients in the Iselin section of Edison, Usman Siddiqui …

The Franklin High school indoor track team received acknowledgement at the annual Senior Night ceremony on February 10. The athletes were given pillows and other memorabilia as their names were called and they walked a red carpet with family and friends. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …

SCORE – Landen Miller goes up for two of his game-leading 19 points during the Warriors’ February 10 game against Bridgewater-Raritan in the Somerset County Tournament. Senior Landen Miller led all scorers with 19 points February 10 in the Franklin High School Warriors basketball teams’ 66-42 victory over Bridgewater-Raritan in the Somerset County Tournament. The Warriors dominated the entire game, …

DOUBLE-TEAMED – Aliva Stewart looks for an opening during the Lady Warriors’ SCT game against Bernards on February 10. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team wasted no time February 10 in showing Bernards High School what they were in for during the Somerset County Tournament’s second-round game, won by Franklin 67-35. The Lady Warriors dominated from the get-go, …

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On January 27th, 2024, the LEO Multiple District 16 State Cabinet hosted a successful series of professional development workshops with 55+ students representing over 50 clubs in the state at Sayreville War Memorial High School. The LEO Leadership Conference (LLC) was an eight-hour event where cabinet members facilitatedworkshop trainings and discussion sessions around leadership development, volunteerism, publicspeaking, and service hour …

POWERING THROUGH – Devon Riddick goes up for a shot in the Warriors’ February 8 game against Ridge. Senior Night for the Franklin High School boys’ basketball team proved sweeter than usual February 8, with the Warriors scoring a thrilling 64-61 overtime victory over Ridge. Warrior seniors stepped up, with four of them scoring in double-digits. Don’t Miss Out! No …