Township residents who are subscribers to the Comcast/Xfinity cable service and who are fans of the New York Yankees may be out of luck this season if they want to watch games on the YES Network. That’s because YES and Comcast Corp. have not reached a deal on Comcast carrying the network, with the start of the 2016 pre-season just …

A 26-year-old New Brunswick man escaped serious injury Feb. 15 after he was shot several times in his hands and torso on Ambrose Street, authorities said. Township police and the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office are asking for the public’s help in locating the person who shot the unidentified man.

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of 2012 Major League All-Star infielder Bryan LaHair. ”I’m really excited to get back on the playing field,” said LaHair. “I have seen pictures of the great facilities and great field [in Somerset]. The other players say it’s the best place to be. Plus, I am excited to join a …

Our area could be in for snow, sleet and freezing rain for most of Feb. 15 into the early morning hours of Feb. 16, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for our area from 9 a.m. Feb. 15 to 2 a.m. Feb. 16.

Cedar Hill Preparatory School on Cedar Grove Lane was the scene Feb. 13 for a day of debating. The event was the quarterly Garden State Debate League tournament for middle school students. The league – with the Jersey Shore Debate League – is one of two in the state affiliated with the California-based Middle School Public Debate Program, said Dee …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of infielder Scott Kelly.  

Office Depot, the nationwide chain of office supply stores, is closing its store in Rutgers Plaza on Easton Avenue. Julianne Embry, an Office Depot spokeswoman, confirmed that the store was closing, but said she could not provide any more details.

A father-and-son team from Clifton is bringing the latest fitness club to Franklin. Peter and Eric Wahad will operate a Crunch fitness club in Rutgers Plaza on Easton Avenue, next to Office Depot. There is a temporary signup location near Radio Shack.

Update: William Shaw has been charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, careless driving and two counts of having open containers of alcohol within a motor vehicle, according to township police. Original Story: Three people were injured in an automobile accident Feb. 6 that closed part of Easton Avenue for more than five hours.

Six members of the Franklin High School athletics staff were commended Feb. 9 by the Township Council for their actions in saving the life of their colleague. Athletic trainer Matthew Ellmyer and gym teachers Scott Burd, Anthony Racioppi, Dan DiColo, Chris McEvoy and JaMon Dunn were praised by the council for their “selfless act of bravery and heroism” in saving the life …