Seen Him? Local authorities are looking for this man in connection with the Oct. 1 robbery of an Easton Avenue credit union. Photo: Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. An early-morning robbery of an Easton Avenue credit union is under investigation by township and county authorities. The Financial Resources Federal Credit Union was robbed shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 1, according …
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The sixth annual Fall Festival at Snyder’s Farm on South Middlebush Road kicked off under summery skies Sept. 29. The fair features hay rides, a pumpkin moon bounce, potato sack slide, a corn maze, pedal carts and corn hole games, among other attractions. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …
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NEW BRUNSWICK — A Rutgers University student was killed Sept. 28 after he stumbled into the street on George Street and was struck by a car driven by a township man, authorities said. David Stewart, 36, of Somerset, was driving the 2011 Nissan Sentra that struck the student, 19-year-old Cory Aufiero of Colts Neck, according to a press release from …
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A 17-year-old township youth suffered serious injuries after he was struck by a car while riding a bicycle on Bennington Parkway. Police said that the youth was riding near Central Avenue before 2:30 p.m. when he was hit by a 2018 Nissan Rogue driven by Dipen Patel, 33, of North Brunswick. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …
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A Rhode Island-based closeout retailer is hoping to open its doors in the township before Thanksgiving. Ocean State Job Lot of North Kingston, R.I. is moving into what was four spaces at the Franklin Towne Center at Route 27 and South Middlebush Road. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …
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UFO Salon and Spa on Easton Avenue celebrated its 40th anniversary Sept. 9 in style, with food, music, games and prizes. And rain. 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 …
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Chris, Joan and Chris’ therapy dog, Buzz. Photo: Somerset Family Physical Therapy. Employees of Somerset Family Physical Therapy are joining a former patient in her quest to raise money for an autism-related charity and are looking to the public for sponsors. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …
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An unoccupied house on South Middlebush Road was destroyed by fire on Sept. 6. Photo: Franklin Township Police Department. An unoccupied house on South Middlebush Road was destroyed in an early morning fire on Sept. 6. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. …
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Paul and Nancy Goldberg, and Stephanie Daniel (left to right) will celebrate the UFO Salon and Spa being in business for 40 years this month. It no longer sports the space-age decor inspired by the original “Star Wars” movie, but the UFO Salon & Spa is still going strong after its liftoff 40 years ago. Don’t Miss Out! No other …
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Avi Orlansky, center, PrimeWork CEO, speaks to Deputy Mayor Shanel Robinson while Mayor Phil Kramer looks on at the PrimeWork grand opening Sept. 4. Owners of small- and medium-sized businesses who don’t want to make a large investment in office space may have a new ally in the township. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …
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