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Family Cat Killed, House Heavily Damaged In Millstone Road Fire

One of two family cats was killed in an afternoon fire Jan. 22 that severely damaged a Millstone Road home. Police said that a 9-1-1 call reporting the fire was received at about 3:41 p.m., and that responding officers reported seeing heavy smoke coming from the house. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …

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Township Man Charged In Plainfield Resident’s Death

An early morning car accident Jan. 22 resulted in the death of one man, and the arrest of a 25-year-old Franklin resident. Suraj Gagneja, of Somerset, was charged with 2nd Degree Death by Auto, 4th Degree Assault by Auto, and Driving While Intoxicated in connection with the death of Antoine King Jr., 22, of Plainfield, according to a press release …

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Family Displaced After Late-Night Fire

A late-night fire in a Burnham Street home displaced its residents, but did not result in any injuries. A 9-1-1 call reporting the fire was received by Franklin Township Police at about 10:15 p.m. on Jan. 19, according to an FTPD release. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …

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Township Woman Seriously Injured When Struck By Car

A 36-year-old township woman was seriously injured Jan. 18 after she was hit by a car on Easton Avenue. Police responding to a 9-1-1 call placed at 10:11 p.m. found Dorian Appling lying in the road at Easton Avenue and JFK Boulevard, suffering from serious head injuries, according to a press release from the Franklin Township Police Department. Don’t Miss …

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Vandals Strike Mailboxes In 18 Incidents On Five Streets

Police are investigating 18 cases of criminal mischief reported on five streets Jan. 14. In each of the cases, someone drove a vehicle onto properties and struck mailboxes, according to a release from the Franklin Township Police Department. The incidents happened on John E. Busch and Walnut avenues, and Culver, 9th and 12th streets, according to the release. Don’t Miss …

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Car Burglary Leads To Donation Of Sports Gear To FHS Student

From top left: FTPD Det. Mark Keller, Sgt. Ken Schwarz, Lt. Mark Reiner, bottom left, Tanya McCray, Jerijah McCray at police headquarters when the McCrays picked up the donated sports gear. (Photo: Franklin Township Police Department). Sometimes things do work out for the best. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information …

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Frutta Bowls Latest Entry In Township’s Selection Of Fast-Casual Restaurants

Among those participating in the Frutta Bowls ribbon-cutting were co-owner Dave Malatesta (with sunglasses and scarf), Mayor Phil Kramer, center, and, to his left, co-owner Dan Jackson. Company founder Brooke Gagliano is to Jackson’s left. Another addition to the township’s expanding diverse selection of eating establishments formally opened Jan. 13, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Frutta Bowls, in the Crossroads …

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Four Hurt In Multi-Auto Crash On Route 27

Four people – including three New Brunswick High School students – were injured Jan. 8 after a multi-vehicle accident on Route 27. Police said that at about 2:52 p.m. a 2006 Nissan Quest driven by a 17-year-old from New Brunswick was traveling south on Rt. 27 when the car rear-ended a 1999 Infiniti, driven by Chakyra Webb, 21, of New …

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Hamilton Street Holiday Lights Troubles Continue, Township May Install Own Poles

The Hamilton Street Advisory Board has been stymied in its attempts to install holiday lights across Hamilton Street. (File photo.) If one believed in omens, one might think that the Hamilton Street Advisory Board’s attempt to brighten the business district for the holiday season was doomed from the start. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …

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Admitted Killer Of Rap Artist Denied Parole

Antwan Cromedy was recently denied parole from his sentence for the murder of an aspiring rap artist in a township hair salon. Photo: NJ Department of Corrections. One of two brothers who admitted to the 2013 murder in the township of an aspiring rap artist was recently denied parole. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …

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