A seven-year member of the Human Relations Commission who is leaving the state to pursue her medical career was honored for her “dedicated service to the community” April 9 by the Township Council. Shirin Poustchi, an HRC member since 2012, will be conducting her medical residency in internal medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles.

The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team’s victory tour continued April 9 with a commendation by the Township Council. The Lady Warriors posted an historic season, going 34-0 – the best single-season record in state basketball history –  and winning the state Tournament of Champions for the second time in three years.

Saying a primary against Mayor Phil Kramer would be “divisive,” embattled Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad announced April 9 that he is ending his challenge . Prasad, who has been an At-Large Councilman for 13 years, filed for the Democratic primary after he did not screen before the township Democratic committee to run for re-election in November.

By Suzanne Kafas, Somerset. I was very disappointed in your reporting of the Lady Warriors game against Montgomery on April 8th.  Although your photographs were fantastic, the story did not paint an accurate picture of our team, as it generally focused on their weaknesses that day. I would like to fill your readers in on why our Lady Warrior softball team …

The Center for Great Expectations hopes to raise $7,500 over the next month through a fundraiser at Brunswick Square Mall on Route 18 in East Brunswick. Called the “Baby Bottle Brigade” and running from April 13 through May 11, the fundraiser entails shoppers filling up baby bottles with the change they receive after shopping at the mall’s stores.

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that four-year Major Leaguer and former Patriot right-handed pitcher Tyler Cloyd has been signed for the 2019 season. “I’m excited to be back in Somerset,” said Cloyd. “My experience there in 2017 was great! The whole organization and the fans are amazing. I cannot wait to get the season going.” 

Pastor George Vernon Holloway, 65, of Somerset, died on March 31 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick and was laid to rest on April 4 at Franklin Memorial Park Cemetery in Somerset. Pastor George Vernon Holloway was born March 5, 1954 in Newark to the late George Holloway and Evelyn (Easter) Holloway. Pastor Holloway attended school in Newark, …

Michele Siebenlist, 46, passed away on April 7 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital at Somerset in Somerville. Ms. Siebenlist was born February 15, 1973 in Dover, the daughter of Norman and Eileen (Martell) Siebenlist. She was raised in Glen Gardner before settling in Somerset. Michele attended Muhlenberg College and earned her Bachelors Degree in Psychology. She managed a talent/development program …

Defending Group IV champion Montgomery exploded for 13 runs in the second inning to best the Franklin High School Lady Warriors softball team 16-0 April 8. Gabrielle Ciccone garnered the Lady Warriors’ only hit, a double in the second inning. That’s Ciccone’s third double of the season out of her nine total hits.

Two township women are among 12 newly minted interns of the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Somerset County program. Amy Xiang and Karen Davis, both of Somerset, completed their six months of horticultural training, and graduated earlier this month.