The Township Council heard the first round of budget requests at a special March 7 virtual meeting. Requests for equipment and new hires highlighted the Township Council’s first budget hearing on March 7. The budget hearings, the second of which will be held on March 15, are the Council’s chances to hear what the various department heads say they need …

Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 22 Franklin residents over the weekend, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on March 7. There were seven new cases reported on march 5, three new cases on March 6 and 12 new cases on March 7, OEM said. That brings to 12,424 the number of Franklin residents who have tested …

Eight township residents were among 24 people arrested on drug-related charges following a seven-month investigation County law enforcement officials dubbed “Fire and Ice.” Ten of those charged were arrested on February 16, 10 were arrested on March 2 and two remain at large, according to a press release from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …

Lady Warrior Christina Midgette goes for 2 of her season-high 37 points March 4 in the contest against Hillsborough. Senior Christina Midgette’s season-high 37 points wasn’t enough on March 4, and the Lady Warriors basketball team fell to Hillsborough, 62-57, in the NJSIAA Section II Group IV tournament quarter-final game. There was no lack of thrills and nail-biting moments in …

Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 4 Franklin residents, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on March 4. That brings to 12,402 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 230 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. The Somerset County Department …

Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 14 Franklin residents, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on March 3. That brings to 12,398 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 230 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. The Somerset County Department …

Lady Warrior Christina Midgette led all scorers in Franklin’s 66-49 NJSIAA Section II Group IV quarter-final victory over Hunterdon Central Regional. The Franklin High School basketball teams had mixed results March 2, with the girls’ team moving up in the state sectional tournament, and the boys’ team’s season ending with a narrow loss. The Lady Warriors continued their season-long dominance …

The deaths of another five Franklin residents were attributed to the coronavirus, and positive coronavirus tests were reported for another 9 township residents, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on March 2. That brings to 12,384 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 230 Franklin residents …

Positive coronavirus tests were reported for another 11 Franklin residents, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on March 1. That brings to 12,375 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 225 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. The Somerset County Department of …

Senior Christina Midgette looks for an open teammate during the Lady Warriors’ February 28 game against JP Stevens. Both Franklin High School varsity basketball teams cruised to victory February 28 in the opening round of the NJSIAA North II, Group IV state tournament. The Lady Warriors bested JP Stevens, 64-34, while the Warriors made quick work of Hunterdon Central, 73-46. …