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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

Submitted by Somerset County Film Commission. The Somerset County Film Commission announces the launch of its new website https://filmsomersetnj.org/ to promote the county’s various locations to film, television, and digital productions looking to shoot a short distance from New York City.

Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 8 Franklin residents, the Township Office of Emergency Management said on February 1. That brings to 12,046 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. First Baptist Church of …

Leonard R. Sims, formerly of Somerset and most recently of Iselin, passed away on January 30 at St. Peter’s University Medical Center in New Brunswick. He was 51.Born in New Brunswick and raised in Somerset, he also lived in Plainsboro before moving back to Somerset to raise his family, then moved to Iselin.Leonard currently worked for The Sayreville Board of …

Mr. Andrew Olear passed away on January 30 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 82 years old. Mr. Olear was born in Bayonne and raised there. He graduated Valedictorian from Bayonne High School and was awarded the key to the city. He attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick then served our country faithfully in the …