Here is the latest on the Township’s 2025-26 road resurfacing program. Sebring Rd Area Resurfacing – Contractor to begin milling operations on or about Oct 2 2025. 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 …
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Rose Kraft, 86, of Somerset, entered eternal life on Sunday, September 21. Born in Szent Peterfa, Hungary, she lived a life full of kindness, strength and unwavering love. Having immigrated to the United States in 1956, she met her husband of 60 years, Louis, and they settled in the Somerset area while raising their family. Rose always had a heart …
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Two township residents are among 22 Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School students honored by the College Board for their academic achievements. The students are Margaret Kim and Daniel Yuh, both of Somerset and members of the Class of 2026. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …
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On September 19, Lucius Wilkerson of Granville County, North Carolina, departed this life with the love and support of family members. He was the son of the late Richard Wilkerson and Rosa Belle Thorpe Wilkerson (Jeffries). Lucius attended schools in Granville County before moving to Jersey City; later relocating to Somerset. He was employed over 41 years as a truck …
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The 19th annual running of the Renaissance Cyclists Defeating Cancer United bicycle fundraiser was held September 20 at the Township Senior/Community Center. More than 100 riders participated in the event, which offered ride lengths of three, 10, 30 and 50 miles, as well as a 3-mile walk. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …
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A milestone was reached September 20 at the Millstone Valley Fire Department – the 30th running of the Ladies Auxiliary Tricky Tray fundraiser. The fire department’s truck bays were filled with tables filled with people, residents of Franklin as well as surrounding towns. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …
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Marilyn S. Chesner of Somerset died September 18 at the Regency Jewish Heritage Care Center, Somerset. She was 95. Born in Lakewood, she resided in Ewing before moving to Somerset 67 years ago. Mrs. Chesner received her Bachelor’s Degree as well as her Master’s Degree in music from Trenton State College. Marilyn was a music teacher with the Franklin Township …
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INDOOR PLAYGROUND APPROVED – Hang Lin, foreground, owner of Bounce Air Adventure Park, tells the Zoning Board of his plans for the new location in Rutgers Plaza. An indoor children’s play park targeted for an empty space at Rutgers Plaza on Easton Avenue was approved September 18 by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Called Bounce Air Adventure Park, the roughly …
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08/24/2025 A business located in the area of Somerset St. was the victim of a shoplifting on 08/23/24. A frequent shoplifter who is known to the business exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $64. Charges are pending. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …
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PROTESTING THE PRELATES – A group of Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA congregants yell at a van carrying two church prelates as it drives away following a Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on September 18. Chaos erupted after the September 18 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting when members of the Ukrainian community chased two top prelates of the Ukrainian …
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