11/09/2025 A Somerset resident was the victim of criminal mischief between 10/18/25 and 11/09/25 in the area of Reler Ln. The unknown suspect(s) shattered a window to the victim’s vehicle. The damage was valued at $250.

GETTING CENTERED – Jah’Naad Cady calms himself before sinking two free throws to tie the Warriors’ home opener against Morristown Beard December 12. The Franklin High School basketball Warriors’ season opener was not for the faint of heart, from the overcome double-digit deficit, to the blown double-digit lead, to the thrilling finish in which the Warriors emerged victorious, 66-62, over …

“Muzzie” May 31, 1921 – Dec. 13, 2008 “When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know, and bury your sorrow in doing good deeds. Miss me, but let me go.”

The cannabis business in Franklin Township is on track to becoming a nearly $28 million industry by the end of the year. That translates to more than $500,000 in 2025 sales taxes that will be paid to the township by Franklin’s dispensaries and cannabis cultivators.

Lance Evan Eisen, 66, passed away on December 8 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on October 2, 1959, in Newark, New Jersey, Lance was the son of the late Sanford and Frances (Rothman) Eisen. After spending his early years in Edison, Lance later resided in Franklin Township before ultimately …

FRANKLIN’S FAMOUS – Members of the Franklin High School Madrigals show the commendations they were awarded December 9 by the Township Council for being named NBC’s “Star Choir” for 2025. The Franklin High School Madrigals’ victory tour continued on December 9 when they received a commendation from the Township Council. The Madrigals, performing under the name, GoldN’Blues Choir, was named …

There were no increases in the Fire District Commissioners’ stipends approved December 9 by the Township Council. The proposed stipends were approved by voters in the four districts in the February Fire Election.

By Bill Connell. I hate winter.

Mr. Raymond Ekstowicz passed away on November 29 at Somerset Woods Care Center in Somerset. He was 75. Mr. Ekstowicz was born in Bayonne and raised there. He graduated from Bayonne High School. He enlisted in the Unites States Army Reserves and served his country faithfully. In 1977, Mr. Ekstowicz and his wife Anne moved to Somerset, where the young …

SIGNING DAY – Miles Muldrow and Casey Gomez Miranda at the signing day ceremony December 4 in the Franklin High School gym. Two Franklin High School Warriors set to play for Division 1 teams were honored December 4 with a signing day ceremony. Football player Miles Muldrow and softball player Casey Gomez Miranda signed their National Letters of Intent before …