625 New Brunswick Rd. Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 563-4213 Open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Variety of Board & Card Games (Monopoly, Po-Ke-No, Yahtzee, Dominoes & Checkers) – Available Monday – Friday. If you have a favorite game not listed that you would like to play, and/or if you are interested in starting a club featuring …
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To the Editor: I appreciate your work as editor of Franklin Reporter with some reservation. First thing: personal likes and dislikes have no place in journalism.I spoke in the last Township Council Meeting, but there is no mention in your Franklin Reporter. I find mention of Rob Paterson, Sid Lentz & Skip Schaefer mentioned on Page 2. How could you …
Read More »Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced the signing of Major League catcher Mike Ohlman for the 2019 season. “I’m committed 100% to helping the Patriots win,” said Ohlman. “I like to put everything forward wherever I am in to put my team in the best position to win. I am here to win a championship.” Ohlman enters his first season …
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Bayonne High School’s game plan against the Lady Warriors March 6 was quickly evident: swarm senior Diamond Miller and stop her from scoring. That worked for the most part, Miller was held to a season-low 12 points. But there was one factor the Bees didn’t take into account: the rest of the Lady Warriors’ team. Junior Keona Schenck was one …
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By Gary Rosenthal, Somerset. I usually do not get involved or comment on political matters as I leave this to our elected officials or the local publications. I have been a loyal subscriber to the Franklin Reporter and have been a resident of Franklin Township since 1969 and my wife, of Blessed Memory, and I have been honored to be …
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Mrs. Hedwig Irene Triebe (nee Stasiulewicz) passed away on Feb. 27 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 91 years old. Mrs. Triebe was born in Jersey City and was a graduate of Dickinson High School. She was a long time member of St. Ann’s Polish Catholic Church and a member of the Polonaise Club in …
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The Franklin High School Lady Warriors punched their ticket to the NJSIAA Group IV Section II finals March 1 with a convincing 68-38 victory over Ridge High School. The win extends the Lady Warriors’ unbeaten season, and brings them one step closer to their goal, a return to the Tournament of Champions final. Senior Diamond Miller dominated, hitting two 3-pointers …
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Christa McLaughlin glanced over to the group of five 1st Graders eating their lunch at a table in her classroom. “Boys and girls,” she said, “do you like books?” “Yes!” the students answered. Their answer did not come as a surprise. McLaughlin, herself a book lover, has been stoking that passion for books in her students during her teaching career. …
Read More »Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have re-signed Atlantic League All-Star right-handed pitcher David Kubiak for the 2019 season. “I’ve gotten too used to winning in Somerset to want to go anywhere else,” said Kubiak. “I’m pumped to get back to work and put number seven in the trophy case!” Kubiak enters his third season with the Somerset Patriots and fourth in …
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Elementary school parents will see new report cards beginning with the 2019-20 school year. The new report cards are designed to be easier to read and present more information, said Dan Loughran, the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. The new school year will also usher in longer marking periods for the elementary schools, Loughren told the Board of Education …
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