As is fitting for Senior Night, all five Warrior basketball seniors started in their February 5 game against North Plainfield, and all five made contributions to the Warriors’ lopsided victory. The Warriors kept the Canucks in single digits in all four quarters on the way to a 64-28 victory. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …
Read More »Life Story: Carol Feinberg, Longtime Township Resident
Our extraordinary mother Carol Feinberg passed away peacefully in her home from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma on January 24, 2022. She will be deeply missed by those who loved her. We take solace in knowing that the joyful spirit, radiant beauty, kindness and thoughtfulness she shared throughout her life will always shine through us. Carol’s wisdom and compassion overflowed throughout her life …
Read More »FHS Sports: Senior Days For Boys’ And Girls’ Basketball Teams
February 5 was Senior Appreciation Days for the Franklin High School Boys’ and Girls’ basketball teams. A total of six seniors were honored before their respective games. 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 serving the …
Read More »Coronavirus Update: 17 New Positive Cases
Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 17 Franklin residents, the Township Office of Emergency Management said on February 4. That brings to 12,117 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 221 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. Free Covid-19 PCR testing …
Read More »FHS Basketball: Warriors Fall To Montgomery, 64-55
The Franklin High School Warriors basketball squad started their February 3 game against Montgomery pretty much evenly matched, going basket-for basket through the first quarter. It wasn’t until about halfway through the second frame that Montgomery’s five caught fire, leading to their eventual 64-55 win. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …
Read More »Coronavirus Update: 20 More Positive Test Results
Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 20 Franklin residents, the Township Office of Emergency Management said on February 3. That brings to 12,100 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 221 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. Free Covid-19 PCR testing …
Read More »Warriors On The Academic Move
Somerset resident Katherine Sour has been named to the dean’s list at James Madison University for the fall 2021 semester. Students who earn dean’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Sour is a communication studies major. Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the following students who …
Read More »Virtual Senior Center February Schedule
The Somerset County-operated senior centers, managed by the Office on Aging & Disability Services, is providing virtual classes, programs and some in-person classes as noted on this schedule. Management continues to follow state-mandated public healthcare guidelines while assessing when it will be safe to resume onsite, indoor activities at the senior wellness centers. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …
Read More »Coronavirus Update: 34 More Positive Cases
Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 34 Franklin residents, the Township Office of Emergency Management said on February 2. That brings to 12,080 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 221 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. Free Covid-19 PCR testing …
Read More »Griggstown Canoe & Kayak Rental Building May Be Razed, Rebuilt For Flood Protection
Steve Androsko appeared virtually before the Commission to talk about his plans for the Griggstown Canoe & Kayak Rentals building. The township Historical Preservation Advisory Commission got a sneak peek February 1 at what the owner of Griggstown Canoe and Kayak Rental on Canal Road wants to do to flood-proof his business. Owner Steve Androsko appeared before the Commission for …
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