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Submitted by Franklin’s Women’s Club. The Franklin Woman’s Club hosted its 25th annual Tricky Tray Basket Auction at Franklin High School on March 16.
Read More »More Than 300 Attend Franklin Township Women’s Club Tricky Tray Fundraiser
Somerset Family Therapy Holding Food Drive For Franklin Food Bank
Somerset Family Physical Therapy is holding a food drive for the Franklin Food Bank.
Read More »Election 2018: Kipnis Blasts Watson Coleman On School Violence Legislation Vote
A potential Republican challenger to U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman is attacking her for a recent vote on school safety legislation. Daryl Kipnis, who is running for the Republican nomination to challenge Watson Coleman (D-12) in November, said in a release that Watson’s “no” vote on the “STOP School Violence Act of 2018” shows that she “failed” to “deliver on …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign MLB Infielder Alex Castellanos
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed Major League infielder Alex Castellanos for the 2018 season. “I’m excited to get started,” said Castellanos. “[Former Patriot] Chris Marrero told me to play here. He said it was the place for me to play and continue my career. I am ready to come in and win some games.”
Read More »Life Story: Dolores Carter, 88; Longtime St. Matthias Parishioner
Dolores A. Carter, 88, passed away on March 19 at her home in Somerset. Mrs. Carter was born December 5, 1929 in Manhattan, N.Y., the daughter of John and Blanch Fagan. She lived in Somerset for many decades. Dolores was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker, who provided a stable and nurturing home for her family. She was a longtime …
Read More »Life Story: Marvin B. Foster, 84; US Air Force Veteran, ‘Pioneer’ African-American Engineering Graduate
Marvin B. Foster died March, 17 at RWJUH at New Brunswick. He was 84. Born in Rome, Ga., he resided in Elizabeth for four years before moving to Somerset 54 years ago. Mr. Foster was a 1954 graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was known as one of the “pioneers,” meaning he was …
Read More »Life Story: Michael Rothberg, 77; East Millstone FAS And Middlebush FD Member
Michael Leonard Rothberg passed away on March 20. Born on June 15, 1940 to Dr. Joseph and Helen Rothberg in the Bronx, New York, he graduated from Peekskill Military Academy and City College of New York. He was a business owner and computer networking instructor, as well as a volunteer EMT for East Millstone First Aid Squad and volunteer firefighter …
Read More »Three New Brunswick Residents Charged With Dealing Drugs In Township
FHS Model United Nations Team Competes In New York City
By Brianna Rao, Franklin High School Correspondent. NEW YORK – Franklin High School competed earlier this month in National High School Model United Nations, which serves as nationals in the Model United Nations conference on the east coast. Fortunately, the nor’easter did not stop Franklin High School’s Model UN team from attending New York. FHS students debated a wide span …
Read More »Connect with Nature at Colonial Park Gardens ‘Forest Bathing’
Submitted by the Somerset County Park Commission.
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