MAN OF THE YEAR – Vimal Sodhani speaks during the 2023 Inventors Competition. (File photo.) The practice of philanthropy can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, with the root “philanthropia” meaning, “love of humanity.” That “love of humanity” has been expressed in many ways throughout the centuries, from support of education, to social programs, to care for …

ONE LAST PICTURE – Outgoing Board of Education members Ardaman Singh, Walter Jackson and Nancy LaCorte (left to right, holding plaques) pose with schools Superintendent John Ravally, former Board member Michael Smith, Mayor Phil Kramer and Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (left to right) at the December 18 Board meeting. The three departing Board of Education members received many accolades during their …

11/30/2025 A business located in the area of Elizabeth Ave. was the victim of a shoplifting on 11/27/25. An unknown female exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at approximately $50. 

Mr. Douglas Shendell passed away on December 23 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 72 years old. Mr. Shendell was born in Queens and was raised in Roslyn, NY. He graduated from Roslyn High School where he ran track. He continued his education, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in marketing from Bryant College. He resided in …

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11/23/2025 A Somerset resident was the victim of a theft in the area of Douglas Ave. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s vehicle. There were no signs of forced entry, and the victim was in possession of the keys. The vehicle was entered stolen into a national database. The vehicle was recovered, unoccupied, in an outside …

Mr. Jamie Mark Farkas, age 68, passed away peacefully on December 24 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Jamie was born on December 22, 1957, to the late Geza Mark Farkas and Clair Lydia (Falcon) Farkas. He was raised in Edison, where he attended the Edison public school system. Following his graduation from high school, Jamie enlisted …

Eileen Veronica Walsh Flahive left behind a life filled with love, joy, and much laughter when she passed on December 23, 2025 with family at her side. Eileen touched many lives with a sparkling and joyful personality and was always ready to share a laugh. She now joins her husband Bill, with whom she raised a family, traveled frequently and …

STUDENTS FETED – Members of the Franklin High School GoldN’Blues Choir after their performance at the December 18 Board of Education meeting. Continuing their victory tour after appearing in the nationally broadcast NBC Rockefeller Center tree lighting, the Franklin High School “GoldN’Blues” choir were feted by the Board of Education at its December 18 meeting. The choir, which also goes …