Jan. 17 Felix Vargas of Somerset was walking in an Easton Avenue parking lot, to his car, when he was struck from behind by a driverless car. Raymond Goodwin of Somerset told police that he had pulled into a spot, and got out of the car while it was running, with his grandson still inside. He said he must have …

With about 11 seconds left in the game, it looked as though the FHS boys basketball squad might pull off a comeback win against arch rival Piscataway at Franklin High School Jan. 28 at the high school. But a down court foul, some sharp foul shooting and an insurance basket by the Superchiefs in that time frame secured Piscataway the …

By now, the folks who plan and put together the scenery and costumes for the Sampson G. Smith Players’ productions are used to its director looking for something spectacular. With last year’s popular production of “The Lion King,” it was the costumes. This year, to spice up the Players’ presentation of “Peter Pan Jr.” director Terri Seggio said she wanted …

Mrs. Charlotte Wylie passed away on Jan. 26 at her home in Somerset. She was 78 years old. Mrs. Wylie was born in Perth Amboy and lived in North Brunswick before moving to Somerset in 2000. She was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School and attended Rutgers University. She worked as a waitress for many years at Snuffy’s in Scotch …

Update: Ordinances approving the purchase and allocating the money for the purchase were approved on final reading Feb. 14 by the Township Council. Original Story: The township will pay about $14 million to buy the Consolata Missionaries property on Route 27. The Township Council introduced ordinances to further the purchase at its Jan. 24 meeting. The total price will be $14,090,000 …

A resolution calling for a temporary moratorium on expanding existing or creating new charter schools in Somerset and Middlesex counties sparked a heated debate at the Jan. 26 Board of Education meeting. The measure was supported by all board members in attendance, save Pat Stanley, who mounted a spirited argument against it. The resolution, which board president Ed Potosnak said was …

Mr. James Kahora passed away on Jan. 25 at the Parker Home in Monroe. He was 74 years old. Mr. Kahora was born in Carteret, and lived in South Plainfield before moving to Somerset. He graduated from South Plainfield High School, where he excelled in athletics. He went on to Westchester University, where he played baseball and football, and earned his …

Games and crafts were the order of the day Jan. 26 when a group of MacAfee Road School 4th Graders visited residents at Spring Hills Somerset assisted living facility. The 30 students, their teacher – Alyson Samarel – an some aides brought floor hockey, bowling and other games, as well as some craft projects, to the residents for about two hours …

The Board of Education Jan. 26 thanked one of its former members for her service. Julia Presley, who chose not to run for re-election last year after two terms and several tumultuous years at the helm of the board, was presented with the traditional plaque honoring her service by current board president, Ed Potosnak. The plaque was given “in recognition and gratitude for …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of first baseman and 2012 Major League All-Star Bryan LaHair. “I was excited to see that the opportunity to come back to a winning environment in Somerset was there,” said LaHair. “I look forward to putting in the hard work to get us to the finish line this year.”   …