Rutgers Preparatory School students brought a little bit of the New Jersey shore into school March 11 with the opening of the 3rd Graders’ Argo Arcade. The “arcade” consists of a number of games designed and built by the students, arranged along a cardboard “boardwalk.” The project is the kickoff to the school’s RPS Innovation Center. The games were made …

U.S. Rep. Rush Holt, D-12, says he hasn’t thought too much about what he’ll do when he leaves Congress next January. “I don’t know if I’ll go back to academia, go to a foundation, work with the (Obama) administration,” he said. How about running for governor? “My next act is very much open,” he said with a smile, after a …

Guided nature walks, sponsored by the Franklin Township open space program, are being offered through the spring and summer months. The walks are free and plotted along easy terrain. The May and June walks will be led by NJ Audubon naturalists. The July and August walks will be led by two township residents and avid birders, Chris and Paula Williams. …

It wasn’t looking too good for the Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team about half-way through the third quarter March 10. The Warriors had fallen 12 points behind the East Orange Lady Jaguars in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section II Group IV finals. That was after having led by 10 in the second quarter. But by the end of …

A “limited number” of St. Matthias School students were evacuated for a short time March 10 after a written bomb threat was found on a door of a 4th grade classroom, police said. Police said the threat was found by a teacher at the John F. Kennedy Boulevard school shortly after 8 a.m. The not said that a bomb was …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signings of outfielders Robbie Widlansky and Cory Harrilchak. Widlansky has experience in the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim organizations, reaching the Triple-A level twice. “Robbie does a lot of things well.  He is that hard nose type of player that you need on your team.  He has some power, …

Most programs require advance registration and take place at DeMott Lane location, unless otherwise noted The AARP will be providing tax preparation assistance to individuals on weekdays at the Library during the months of February, March & April. Assistance is by appointment only, and inquiries should be directed to the AARP directly. Appointment preference will be given to the elderly …

The last time the Lady Warriors of Franklin High School played an overtime period in a post-season game, things didn’t work out. But the March 8 OT in the game against top-seeded Union High School was a different story. Knotted at 45 at the end of regulation, the Warriors blanked the Farmers 8-0 in the period to take the semi-final …

Online registration for Franklin Township Pop Warner football and cheer programs has opened. Early Bird discounts, payment plans and sibling discounts are available. For more information, visit www.ftpw.org.                

The Franklin Woman’s Club has set its “Tricky Tray” fundraiser for 6 p.m. March 14 at Franklin High School, 500 Elizabeth Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m., the drawing starts at 7:30 p.m. Prizes include a television, $300 Visa gift card, Kindle Fire 7″ HD tablet, Keurig brewer, GPS, restaurant gift certificates and more. There will also be a 50/50 …