James E. Dolan of Hamilton Township, formerly of Somerset, died peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was 92. Born in Boston, Mass., he resided in Somerset for 45 years before moving to Hamilton 2 years ago. Mr. Dolan served his country with the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. Prior to his retirement in 1992, …
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Franklin Park students gather around one of the tables to choose their books. Members of a national educational sorority in the township for a convention this weekend stopped by Franklin Park School bearing gifts. The gifts were books which were given to all of the school’s 337 students. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you …
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Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 28 Franklin residents, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on April 27. That brings to 12,913 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 232 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. The Somerset County Department …
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John Samba, Abdul Gabisi Township Councilman Charles Onyejiaka, and Lamin Alharazim, (left to right) listen as Township Councilman James Vassanella reads the proclamation. April 27 was officially crowned “Sierra Leone Day” by the Township Council at its April 26 meeting. The West African country is celebrating its 61st year of independence. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …
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The Franklin High School baseball Warriors could not figure out Rutgers Prep pitching on April 26, losing to the cross-town rivals 11-1. The Warriors’ sole run came in the second inning when, down 5-0, Junior Ryan Piro was driven home by an RBI single hit by Freshman Jacob Gordon. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …
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Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 52 Franklin residents between April 23 and April 26, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on April 26. There were 18 positive test results reported on April 23, 24 new cases reported on April 24, and 10 new cases reported on April 26, OEM said. That brings to 12,885 the number …
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The Franklin High School Lady Warriors pummeled the Bound Brook Crusaders, 16-6, April 25 in the Somerset County Tournament opener. Senior Julia Gabryszewski recorded the win for the Warriors. 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 media …
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More than 600 riders took part in the 33rd annual Tour de Franklin charity bike tour on April 24, the first time the ride has been held in-person in two years. The tour is one of the largest fundraisers for the Franklin Food Bank. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information …
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Gertrude (Gitty) Kramer (nee Zaransky) of Woodbridge, CT., passed away on April 23, surrounded by her three children. She was 101. Gitty died on the 78th anniversary of her wedding to her late husband, Colman. Independent to the end, she was a spirited homemaker who learned computer programming in the 1960’s, designed and sewed fashion garments, created art work for …
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Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 12 Franklin residents, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on April 22. That brings to 12,833 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 232 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. A vaccine clinic sponsored …
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