READY TO EXPAND – The Fitness Factory health club is preparing for an expansion into adjacent martial arts-related spaces. After six years of helping people slim down or bulk up, depending on their preference, the Fitness Factory is adding a little bulk of its own. The health club, located in the Cedar Grove Center on Cedar Grove Lane, will soon …

EXPLAINING THE PLAN – Sohum Gupta, a local Boy Scout, explains his Eagle Scout project to the Open Space Advisory Committee. A township Boy Scout recently received support from the Open Space Advisory Committee for his Eagle Scout project. The committee on September 17 unanimously voted to provide $928 to the Scout, Sohum Gupta,to subsidize the costs of the project, …

Folukemi Fakinlede of Somerset received the MSN degree in Nursing at Wilkes University’s summer commencement ceremony. Wilkes University awarded more than 300 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees during its summer commencement ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 8. Kean University is proud to recognize 3,959 undergraduate students who were named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List, including the following local residents: Mariah Frater …

Sadie Harris, 91, peacefully fell asleep in death on September 13 at the Parker Nursing Home in Somerset. She was born on June 25, 1933, in Amityville, New York. On August 11, 1951, Sadie married the love of her life, Deargo V. Harris Sr., in Amityville, NY. Together, they built a life of love and dedication. They lived in Harlem, …

The Franklin High School Lady Warriors soccer team earned their first victory on September 16 by beating Union 2-1. Junior Sinai Kelliehan scored both goals for the Lady Warriors, both of which came in the first period.

RIDING FOR CHARITY – The annual RCDCU fundraising ride for prostate cancer awareness is set to kick off on September 21 at the Township Community/Senior Center. (File photo.) The annual RCDCU Bike-A-Thon to fight prostate cancer is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 21. The bike-a-thon’s start and finish is at the Franklin Township Community/Senior Center, 505 DeMott …

The Franklin High School Warriors football team completely dominated the East Brunswick Bears on September 15, winning 34-0. With the win, the Warriors improved their early season record to 3-0.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY – The Somerset County Office on Aging is looking for centenarians to celebrate. Submitted by the Somerset County Office on Aging. The Somerset County Office on Aging and Disabilities Services is seeking nominations for residents who are 100 years and older in recognition of National Centenarian’s Day.

By Bill Connell. I just finished a Speak Out piece on how I think the Board of Education’s messaging is disconnected from what it really should be focused on. The world yawned.  

Louise H. Ericksen, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 12 at the age of 90, at Parker at Somerset in Somerset.  Born on April 6, 1934, in New Brunswick, to the late Louis and Jennie Olah, Louise was raised in New Brunswick, found the love of her life, and settled in the Middlebush …