Archie Lenard Jones of Somerset passed away September 6 at Princeton Medical Center due to cardiac arrest as a complication of Pneumonia. Archie was born in Plainfield in 1944 and was 78 years old. Archie is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Clare LeCompte Jones, his son, Christopher LeCompte Jones and wife Stephanie of Kendall Park, as well …
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Marion Elizabeth Fischer (nee DeMarrais), born May 3, 1932, passed peacefully in Princeton, September 5. Marion, Catholic, mother, loving sister, librarian, and volunteer gave her heart and soul to Somerset and surrounding communities for nearly 70 years. Marion began her Catholic education in Bergen County, graduating from the Academy of the Holy Angels in Fort Lee, before graduating with honors …
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A 33-year-old Philadelphia, Pa. man has been charged with the April 2020 murder of a Park Street man, authorities said on September 6. The man faces charges of 1st Degree Murder, 2nd Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, 2nd Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and 2nd Degree Unlawfully Disturbing Human Remains in the death of 27-year-old …
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Donna Donovan, 65, passed away unexpectedly on September 1 at her home in Somerset. Mrs. Donovan was born October 21, 1956, in Newton to the late Theron and Phyllis Gloria (Kucinski) Hyatt. Donna was raised in Branchville and resided in Succasunna and years later relocated to Franklin Township where she called home for 35 years. Donna attended Pope John XXII …
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Xavier Henderson reacts as he approaches the goal line in the September 2 game against Montgomery High School. An onslaught of 21 unanswered points was too much for the Franklin High School Warrior football team to overcome September 2 in their 28-14 home opener loss to Montgomery. Montgomery struck first, with a five-yard pass reception on their first possession. Don’t …
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Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 10 Franklin residents, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 2. That brings to 15,639 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 233 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. Note: These are the latest …
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Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another six Franklin residents, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 1. That brings to 15,629 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 233 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. Note: These are the latest …
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Julian Khater.(LinkedIn) A 33-year-old Pennsylvania man, who lived in Franklin, faces up to more than eight years in prison after he plead guilty on September 1 to attacking Capitol Police officers with a chemical during the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack. Julian Elie Khater, a member of Franklin High School’s Class of 2007, struck the plea deal with federal authorities …
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Update: The Board approved the policy and regulation ayt its September 22 meeting. A policy that would provide for the use of hand-held metal detecting wands on township school properties was introduced at the August 25 Board of Education meeting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …
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Two school district administrators were awarded merit bonuses for the 2021-22 school year at the August 25 Board of Education meeting. Jonathan Toth, the district’s outgoing business administrator, was awarded $15,124.26 in merit bonuses for meeting three goals. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …
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