Rose Marie (Arioso) Caputo, 83, of Somerset, passed away peacefully at Overlook Medical Center, Summit, on February 10, after surviving multiple myeloma for 24 years. Born on November 4, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, Rose Marie was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Sepulveres) Arioso. She grew up in Brooklyn before raising her own family with husband, Michael, …

SHOOTING TWO – Senior Christian Lewis is fouled as he attempts a shot during the Warriors February 14 game against Hopewell Valley. The Franklin High School boys’ basketball team’s losing streak stretched to 14 on February 14, with a 43-31 loss too Hopewell Valley. The Warriors’ shooters went cold after the first quarter, which Hopewell Valley took 17-14. The Warriors …

The Franklin High School boys’ basketball team seniors were given their senior night celebration on February 14. The players were each given a mounted copy of their jersey. The players honored were: Devin Portrick Christian Lewis Nyle McEachin Allan Alvarez, Jr. Brandon Thomas Jaden Thomas Shaylen Patel Managers: Kyarra Santana Sophia Kawah Alexa Estevez Here are some scenes from the …

The seniors on the Franklin High School winter cheer squad were honored with their senior night on February 14. The team members were presented with flowers and a gift as they walked up the red carpet, accompanied by friends and family. Team members honored were: Kalani Thompson Autumn Ince Maya Azar Ava Ling Gabriella Fernandez Zaniya Huggins Stay ‘In the …

The two seniors on the Franklin High School girls’ basketball team were honored before the February 13 game against Phillipsburg. Precious Wheeler and Ja’Kyla Culver were presented with flowers and ceremonial basketballs. Stay ‘In the Know,’ subscribe to the Franklin Reporter & Advocate! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …

PROUD COACHES – Franklin Middle School girls’ basketball team head coach Tiana Jackson, right, and assistant coach Kennady Schenck with the championship trophy the team won on February 13. The new coaching staff for the Franklin Middle School girl’s basketball team did not enter their premiere year thinking championship, but that’s just what happened on February 13. The team, led …

NO STRESS – Precious Wheeler reacts to a play during the Lady Warriors’ February 13 game against Phillipsburg. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team ended their regular season on a high note on February 13, beating the Phillipsburg Stateliners by a convincing 56-19. Franklin started out strong with a 13-point run from the tipoff before Phillipsburg could get …

The Somerset Community Action Program (SCAP) and Franklin Township are offering a construction and carpentry certification training program to Franklin Township residents affected by the Covid pandemic. The program begins March 3, with courses offered 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at the Franklin Township Board of Education administration building, 2301 Route 27. The Civil Construction Program is …

Helen Irene Shanosky, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on February 9 at the age of 91. Born and raised in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, Helen was proud of her Slovak roots and embraced her husband Leo’s Polish heritage, especially in the kitchen. For 59 years, she made Somerset her home, filling it with family, friends, laughter, …

CLOTHING FOR A CAUSE – FHS students collect clothing donations February 8 at FMS-Sampson G. Smith campus. Dozens of bags of gently worn clothing were dropped off February 8 at the Franklin Middle School’s Sampson G. Smith campus for the semi-annual clothing drive to benefit Project Graduation. The drives are held in the Winter and Spring, and are among the …