Anthony Ostrowski of Somerset passed away April 10 at Parker at Somerset. He was 83. Born in Perth Amboy, he lived in Edison for most of his life moving to Somerset eight years ago. He worked as a Technician Representative for 25 years with Asea Brown Boveri, North Brunswick, retiring many years ago. Anthony was a member of the American …
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SHINING STAR – Diamond Miller, seen here during the 2019 Tournament of Champions championship game, was the overall No. 2 pick in the April 10 WNBA draft. Franklin’s Diamond Miller capped her amateur basketball career April 10 by becoming the overall second pick in the 2023 WNBA draft. Miller, a 6-3 guard who was a standout at the University of …
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Raymond A. Roth of Princeton passed away April 6 at home. He was 88.Born in New Brunswick, he was a lifelong resident of Franklin Township before moving to Princeton in 2016.He owned and operated RA Roth & Sons Roofing & Siding in Somerset for 45 years before retiring over 20 years ago.A strong patriot who loved his country, Ray served …
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By Michele C. Petersen, Somerset. This letter is written in response to April 6th’s article titled Longtime Township GOP Chair Resigns Amid Efforts to Oust Him, New Leadership Team Elected. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent …
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Tuition at Raritan Valley Community College will increase $6 per credit, starting in the Fall 2023 semester. That means tuition for the average full-time student taking 30 credits will increase by $180 for the year, according to a press release from the College.. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …
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FORMER CHAIRMAN – Bob LaCorte, left, longtime leader of township Republicans, resigned in the middle of an effort to oust him from his position. (File photo.) The longtime chairman of the Franklin Township Republican Municipal Committee earlier this year resigned in the midst of a bid by dissatisfied committee members to oust him. Bob LaCorte, who served as the Municipal …
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The township Environmental Commission has scheduled two cleanups for later this month. The first is set for Mile Run at 9:30 a.m. to noon on April 15, while the second clean-up is set for Naaman Williams Park, from 3-6 p.m. on April 19. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …
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SCOUT’S HONOR – Dalton Vassanella speaks at the conclusion of his Eagle Scout Court of Honor April 2 at St. Matthias Church. Boy Scout Troop 154 formally welcomed its newest Eagle Scout with an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on April 2. Dalton Vassanella, a senior at St. Joseph’s High School in Metuchen, was given his Eagle Scout Court of …
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Steven Groen, 67, passed away on April 2 at St. Peter’s University Medical Center in New Brunswick. Mr. Groen was born December 18, 1955, in Ridgewood, New York to the late Frederick and Henrietta (Bours) Groen. He lived in Glendale, New York, and Cliffwood Beach. He went from New Jersey to Rancho Santa Margarita, California, where he resided for 10 …
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A Republican candidate for Township Council has been disqualified by the Township Clerk on residency issues. James Holzheimer, a retired Franklin Township Police Officer, had hoped to run for one of the three At-Large Council seats up for grabs in November. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …
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