There were no reported injuries in an October 3 fire at a Winston Drive Home. Fire fighters were dispatched to the single-family home at about 5:35 p.m., according to a fire official. The home’s owners reported the fire, which initial investigation showed started in the home’s attic, according to the fire official.

George Griesler, 83, of Franklin Park, New Jersey, peacefully passed away at his home on September 29. Born on April 12, 1941, in New Brunswick to the late Andrew and Mary (Kucharczyk) Griesler, George spent his formative years in New Brunswick and later lived in North Brunswick for many years before making Franklin Park his home. A dedicated professional, George …

END IN SIGHT? – Franklin Township Fire District 3 Commission chairman Sherrod Middleton said in a press release that a compromise has been struck in the contract dispute with the East Franklin Volunteer Fire Department. (File photo.) The contract dispute between the Franklin Township Fire District 3 Commissioners and East Franklin Volunteer Fire Department may be headed to a close. …

The Township Council approved the purchase of more than $967,000 worth of goods and services at its September 24 meeting. Contracts awarded were:

Here is the latest on a number of street projects undertaken in the township:

Anna Marie Ritchick (nee Laczko), formerly of Somerset, died on September 30 at the age of 97. A formidable lady, Ann (as she was known to all who loved her) was born in Phillipsburg in 1927 to the late Stephen and Anna (Spivak) Laczko. In 1948, she graduated from St. Peter’s School of Nursing in New Brunswick, where she caught …

A 41-year-old Highland Park man was convicted September 27 on gun-related charges as a result of a road rage incident last year on Easton Avenue, near the Interstate Route 287 interchange. Gerald Chapman was found guilty of 2nd Degree Possession of a Firearm for an Unlawful Purpose, 2nd Degree Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, two counts of 2nd Degree Endangering …

Once Upon A Time, there was a beautiful miracle born on July 31st 2015. Her name was Anita Gail Javier De Asis. She was the first born child of Joanne Javier De Asis and Mark De Asis and the protective older sister of Amelia Grace Javier De Asis. Usually, the story is about how the girl becomes a heroine. However, …

The Franklin High School Lady Warriors field hockey team is still seeking its first win of the season after a 2-2 tie September 30 against North Plainfield. North Plainfield took a 1-0 lead about halfway through the first quarter, but Franklin struck back soon after.

The eight seniors on the Franklin High School field hockey team were celebrated before the September 30 match against North Plainfield. Included were five players and three managers.