Yellow police tape blocks the entrance of the Good Fortune Supermarket on Route 27. The Good Fortune Supermarket on Route 27 remained closed July 8 after an electrical cord coming in contact with a lobster tank sparked an early morning fire. When township Officer Patrick Clyne responded to a fire alarm call at the supermarket at about 4:46 a.m., he …
Read More »York Edges Patriots 3-2
York, PA – The York Revolution (1-0, 42-29) defeated the Somerset Patriots (0-1, 46-24) 3-2 Monday night from Santander Stadium. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we can only …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Named Atlantic League All-Stars
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that catcher Adam Donachie, third baseman Corey Smith, and pitcher Matt Zielinski have been named as 2014 Atlantic League All-Stars. Cory Domel has been named the All-Star Pitching Coach. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …
Read More »Police Log: July 2 – July 6, 2014
July 2 Thomas A. Romano of Scotch Plains told police that his car struck a parked car owned by Hector Perez of Plainfield as Romano was backing out of a parking spot in a Memorial Drive lot. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. …
Read More »Patriots Win 7-1 In Front Of Season High 8,153 Fans
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (45-23) defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish (22-47) 7-1 Saturday evening from TD Bank Ballpark in front of a crowd of 8,153. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the …
Read More »Middlebush Volunteer Fire Dept. Celebrates July 4 With 79th Annual Parade
It was delayed by a few hours, but the 79th annual Middlebush Volunteer Fire Department July 4 parade went off without a hitch. The parade route started at the firehouse on Olcott Street, wound around Railroad Avenue and up South Middlebush Road to Amwell Road, where a left turn brought it back to Olcott. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …
Read More »Interim Director Of Pupil Personnel Services Named By School Board
A former teacher of autistic and emotionally disturbed children has been named the interim Director of Pupil Personnel Services for the school district. Terrance R. Brennan will start the position on July 14, according to a release from the district. He was named to the position at the June 26 Board of Education meeting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …
Read More »Middlebush Reformed Church Offers Free Vacation Bible School
A free, cowboy themed vacation Bible school will be offered by Middlebush Reformed Church. SonWest Roundup is open to children aged 5 years through those who have completed 6th Grade. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent …
Read More »Township Student Selected For National Leadership Program
Kishan Patel is one of 50 students from around the country selected to participate in a national leadership program. Photo: Four Star Leadership. A Franklin High School student will join 49 other students from around the country in a leadership camp hosted by Gen. Tommy Franks (Ret.). Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …
Read More »‘Golf Fore Groceries’ Fundraiser For Food Bank Set
Sponsorships and participants are being sought for the “Golf Fore Groceries” fundraiser to benefit the Franklin Township Food bank. Check-in for the event is set for 10:30 a.m. July 21 at Royce Brook Golf Club, 201 Hamilton Rd., Hillsborough. Golfers will tee off at 1 p.m. for a modified scramble from the course’s West Course. Don’t Miss Out! No other …
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