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Township Victims Of Terror Attacks Remembered

Franklinites who were victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks were remembered Sept. 13 at the township’s annual memorial ceremony. The ceremony is held at the 9-11 Memorial, which is located outside the library in the municipal complex on DeMott Lane. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …

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Week Of The People Back-To-School Event Set

Balloons are released during the 2017 Week of the People Back-to-School event in Naaman Williams Park. (File photo.) Submitted by Week of the People, Inc. 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. …

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‘Muckers’ Gather At Zarephath To Raise Money Against Multiple Sclerosis

About 3,000 people gathered at Zarephath July 21 to play in the mud, but for a good cause. It was the MuckFest MS, a 5k run/walk obstacle course through a muddy trail. The event was sponsored by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, under the auspices of the New Jersey Metro Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. …

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Junior Police Academy Cadets Cap Week With Graduation Ceremony

Junior Police Academy cadets at their July 20 graduation ceremony at Franklin High School. More than two dozen township students graduated from the township police department’s Junior Police Academy during a July 20 ceremony held at Franklin High School. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter …

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Hundreds Attend Franklin Food Bank’s ‘Gathering For Groceries’

Stop and Shop’s Mark Blackwell with his “Community Neighbor Award” on July 16. Hundreds of Franklin Food Bank supporters gathered July 16 at the Palace at Somerset Park for the organization’s annual “Gathering for Groceries.” 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 …

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Preparations Underway For Danielsen’s Annual Backpack And School Supply Drive

Preparations are underway for state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen’s annual backpack and school supply drive. (File photo). Preparations are underway for the annual backpack and school supply drive run by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17). 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 …

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Middlebush Volunteer Fire Department Holds Annual July 4 Parade

It was a siren-wailing, horn-honking, candy throwing group who participated in Middlebush Volunteer Fire Company’s annual July 4 parade through the village. Embarking from the front of the fire house on Olcott Street, and with the accompaniment of patriotic songs blaring from the Middlebush Reformed Church, the marches made their way down Olcott, turned left onto Railroad Avenue, made another …

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Township Celebrates Independence Day

It looked iffy during the day, but Mother Nature cooperated July 3 and allowed the township to hold its annual Independence Day celebration. Hundreds of people showed up to the municipal complex on DeMott Lane and were greeted by food, games and music. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

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Elijah’s Promise Chef’s Night Sells Out Once Again

About 550 people attended the 2018 Elijah’s Promise Chef’s Night June 11 at the Palace at Somerset Park. More than 500 people crowded into the Palace at Somerset Park June 11 for the 19th annual Elijah’s Promise Chef’s Night. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter …

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Township PD Runs For The Special Olympics

FTPD Sgt. Mark Reiner, second from left, takes the torch hand-off June 8 in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics. The Franklin Township Police Department once again took part in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics on June 8. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …

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