MacAfee Road School students went for a walk on the afternoon of Nov. 29. All of them.
Read More »Environmental Commission Presents ‘Environmental Stewardship’ Awards
The late chairman of the township Environmental Commission and a local school’s youth group were honored at the Nov. 28 Township Council meeting for their environmental efforts. The commission used the council meeting as its platform for awarding its annual Stewardship Awards to the late Arnold Vernick – the commission’s former chairman who died earlier this year – and the …
Read More »Updated: Police Said To Be Investigating Incident At Pine Grove Manor School
Update: Police said the incident was not a threat, simply a parent who was not familiar with the school’s pick-up procedures trying to get their children. No children were threatened. Original Story: Police are investigating an incident involving children that occurred Nov. 27 at Pine Grove Manor School, according to district officials.
Read More »Citing ‘Erratic, Delusional’ Behavior, State Pulls Somerset Doctor’s Medical License
A pain management doctor with offices in Somerset and East Brunswick was ordered by the state to stop practicing medicine because her behavior poses a “clear and imminent danger to the public health, safety and welfare,” according to the state Board of Medical Examiners. Dr. Sharon Colleen Worosilo, who owns the New Jersey Pain Management Institute on Veronica Avenue, was …
Read More »Township Artist To Display Work In Library
Township resident and artist Eleanor Morehouse will exhibit some of her work during December and January in the Franklin Township Public Library, 485 DeMott Lane. The artwork will be located in the entrance display area.
Read More »Life Story: Robert DiCorcia, 64; Volunteer EMS, RU 911 Dispatcher
Robert Francis DiCorcia passed away on Oct. 19 at age 64. A graduate of Rutgers University, Bob was known for his pride and passion in serving others as a volunteer ambulance corps EMT, volunteer firefighter, and member of the volunteer Coast Guard Auxiliary. He served as the President of SCARS (Somerset County Ham Radio Society as an auxiliary to the …
Read More »Life Story: John Nadzak, 72; Entrepreneur, Pro Bowler, Rock Musician
John Edward Nadzak of Somerset passed away Nov. 22 at St. Peter’s Medical Center, New Brunswick. He was 72. Born in Carbondale, Pa., he resided in the Fords section of Woodbridge before moving to Somerset 40 years ago. Mr. Nadzak was a self-made man who started his own business of water softening and conditioning over 50 years ago. He was …
Read More »Life Story: Arlene Rivak, 88; Born In Somerset
Arlene W. Revak, 88, passed away on Oct. 22 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Somerville. Ms. Revak was born May 7, 1929 in Somerset to the late Carl and Hilma (Wilhelmson) Wahlberg. Arlene resided in Somerset, North Brunswick and New Brunswick. After retiring from Bell Atlantic/Verizon she made San Diego, California her home. In 2015 she returned to …
Read More »Update: Township Man Seriously Injured After Deer Crashes Through Car’s Windshield
Update: Police said that Mark Rodgers died from his injuries at 2:50 p.m. on Nov. 28. Original Story: A 63-year-old township man was listed in serious condition Nov. 25, one day after a deer crashed through his car’s windshield on South Middlebush Road.
Read More »Warrior 4 Life Foundation Hands Out $10,000 In Scholarships In Inaugural Gala
More than 200 people were on hand Nov. 24 to celebrate the inaugural Warrior 4 Life Scholarship Foundation gala at The Imperia on Easton Avenue. The exact number was 240, which represented a sell-out crowd, the organizers said.
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