A virtual musical revue honoring the program’s late co-founder is set for November 7 and 8 by the Villagers’ Theatre’s Miniature Music Makers. The MMM program, celebrating its 15th year, is open to students in grades 3 to 9.

Update: Crime Stoppers of Somerset County, Inc. is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the people responsible for Sanchez’s homicide. Original Story: A 34-year-old township resident died November 2 from a gunshot wound, authorities said.

Another 10 Franklin residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on November 4. That brings to 1,804 the number of township residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March, with 155 of them dying from it, OEM reported. Note: These are the latest reported numbers for positive test results and deaths, …

Leonard N. Cancell, of Somerset, passed away on November 4 at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 87. Born in New York City, he lived in various places throughout North New Jersey. He settled in Fairlawn for many years before moving to Somerset in 2015. A proud US Navy veteran, Leonard served during the Korean War. He …

Several of the buses damaged by an early morning fire on November 3. (Photo: East Franklin Fire Department.) Nine school buses owned by the Montauk Transit Service were damaged by fire early in the morning of November 3, authorities said. The buses were damaged while parked in the company’s Route 27 bus yard, according to an FTPD press release.

The number of township residents’ deaths that can be attributed to the coronavirus increased by one, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on November 3. There were also another eight residents who tested positive for the virus, OEM reported. Since mid-March, 1,794 township residents have tested positive for the virus, and the deaths of 155 Franklin residents has been …

Another 12 Franklin residents tested positive for the coronavirus over the last 48 hours, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on November 2. OEM reported on November 1 that five township residents tested positive, while another seven were reported to have tested positive on November 2. That brings to 1,786 the total number of township residents who have tested …

The annual Franklin Woman’s Club Tricky Tray fundraiser had to be cancelled this year, but the club developed an online auction in its place. (File photo). The Franklin Woman’s Club is holding an online auction through November 8, as a substitute for the annual Tricky Tray that was cancelled due to the pandemic. The auction features beautiful themed gift baskets, …

Schools Superintendent John Ravally said the fact that nine students and staff tested positive for the coronavirus in October was not the “direct reason” the district started an in-school testing program. (File photo). Update: An outside contractor in contact with the district’s alternative program has tested positive for the coronavirus, district spokeswoman Mary Clark said on November 2. Original Story: …

The Rev. DeForest “Buster” Soaries told more than 400 people on an October 30 conference call that First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens would remain closed throughout 2021. (File photo.) First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens will remain virtual throughout 2021, the church’s senior pastor said during an October 30 telephone conference. Citing the recent surge in positive coronavirus tests …