VALEDICTORY ADDRESS – Rohan Amin, the Franklin High School Class of 2026 Valedictorian, at the June 26 graduation ceremony in Warrior Stadium. Franklin High School sent off its Class of 2026 on June 26 with a commencement ceremony at Warrior Stadium, where the Salutatorian challenged graduates to push past the “what ifs” that come with looking backward instead of forward.

CLASS SPEAKER – Denise Harper, president of Franklin Middle School – Hamilton Street campus 8th Grade, speaks during the FMS Moving Up Ceremony June 26 at Franklin High School. Students from Franklin Middle School’s Hamilton Street and Sampson G. Smith campuses gathered at Franklin High School on June 25 for their 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony, marking the end of …

A 28-year-old Highland Park woman was arrested for hindering apprehension during a trespassing investigation at a business located in the area of Somerset St. She was found inside of a business after hours and provided a false name to the investigating officers. She also had outstanding warrants out of New Brunswick. She was processed and turned over to New Brunswick …

HAVIN’ A PARTY – Township Councilman Ram Anbarasan announced on June 23 that a FIFA final game watch party will be held at Franklin High School. A watch party for the final championship game of the FIFA World Cup will be held from 3-6 p.m. July 19 at Franklin High School.

EXPLAINING THE CHANGES – Township Manager Robert Vornlocker describes the changes to the Township’s cannabis regulations at the June 23 Township Council meeting. Operating a cannabis business in Franklin Township is about to get more expensive.

LATE HUSBAND HONORED – Linda Williams, left looks on as Township Councilwoman Kimberly Francois reads a proclamation about her late husband, Earl C. Williams, at the June 23 Council meeting. The 1971 National League Rookie of the Year was honored June 23 by the Township Council, which voted to rename the township street he lived on in his honor.

END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION – Board of Education members, district officials, teachers, and students gathered June 23 at Franklin Middle School – Hamilton Street campus for the annual Road To Success program celebration. The Township school district’s Road to Success program held its annual end-of-year celebration June 23 at the Franklin Middle School’s Hamilton Street campus, honoring the 43 students enrolled in …

FOOD BANK POETRY SLAM – Derek Smith, executive director of the Franklin Food Bank, speaks during the 2026 “Rising Tides of Hunger” poetry contest finals, June 16 at Franklin Middle School – Sampson G. Smith campus. More than a dozen students from across the school district won prizes recently in the second annual Rising Tides of Hunger Poetry Contest, sponsored …

KEYNOTE SPEAKER – State Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez speaks to the Central Jersey College Prep Charter School Class of 2026 during their June 18 graduation ceremony. Central Jersey College Prep Charter School sent off 121 graduates on June 18, continuing a 16-year streak of 100% graduation and 100% college acceptance as speakers urged the Class of 2026 to chase significance over …

05/24/2026 A Somerset resident was the victim of a theft on 05/23/26 in the area of Hamilton St. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s bike, which was left unattended outside of a business. The bike was valued at $150. 05/26/2026 A business located in the area of Rt. 27 was the victim of a shoplifting during the morning hours. An …