David DiGiovanni, Chief Technology Officer of OFS and president of OFS Laboratories in Somerset, NJ, recently accepted the 68th Annual National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ Technical Emmy® Award for “Pioneering Invention and Deployment of Fiber Optic Cable.” Photo: OFS. A global technology company with a laboratory in the township was recently presented with a technology and engineering Emmy …
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Feb. 2 Someone broke into a cafe on Executive Drive and stole $1,800 from a locked refrigerator. Someone reported that a package containing a computer fan valued at $13 was stolen Jan. 24 from the porch of their William Street home. A person stole $1,199 worth of Mucinex, Advil and Motrin and reusable bags valued at $2 from an Easton …
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Township police are investigating an anonymous Facebook threat made Feb. 5 against an FHS administrator. An anonymous Facebook threat seen Feb. 5 against a Franklin High School administrator was deemed by investigators to not be credible, police and school district officials said. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …
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An FMK G2 handgun, similar to the ones pictured here, was among the items stolen from a Holland Drive home. Photo: FMK Firearms. A 9mm pistol was among the items stolen Jan. 27 from a Holland Drive home. 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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Jan. 24 A car driven by Timothy McDougald of Somerset was turning from Somerset Street to Franklin Boulevard when it hit Marlon Spann of New Brunswick as Spann was crossing the street. Spann complained of pain to his right side and was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Cathleen DeWitt of Somerset was cited for careless …
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A two-car collision on Easton Avenue on Feb. 1 apparently resulted in no major injuries, police said. Shortly after 10 a.m., a 2001 Honda Civic driven by Anderson Moronta, 25, of Somerset collided with a 2002 Honda Civic driven by Yaxanna Rivera, 19, of East Brunswick, while the two cars were on Easton Ave., near Oakland Avenue. Don’t Miss Out! …
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Joel Matos-Santiago, far right, pleaded guilty to drug-related charges stemming from his October 2015 arrest with Victor Santana-Ricardo and Jessica Rodriguez, left to right. Photo: Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. A New Brunswick man has pleaded guilty to drug-related charges stemming from a 2015 arrest in the township. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …
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Jan. 17 Felix Vargas of Somerset was walking in an Easton Avenue parking lot, to his car, when he was struck from behind by a driverless car. Raymond Goodwin of Somerset told police that he had pulled into a spot, and got out of the car while it was running, with his grandson still inside. He said he must have …
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Township history was made Jan. 24 with the swearing-in of Police Officer Matthew Russo. Russo’s father, Darrin, center, recently retired after serving more than 30 years on the FTPD. Holding the Bible is Russo’s mother, Denise. History was made at the Jan. 24 Township Council meeting during the swearing-in of new police officers. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …
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Jan. 12 Someone threw a brick through the front of window of De Island Breez on Franklin Boulevard and stole a cash register containing $100 in cash. The register was valued at $250. Jan. 13 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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