Members of the 2016 Franklin Township Police Youth Academy at their graduation ceremony July 15 in Franklin Middle School. The Class of 2016 of the Franklin Township Police Youth Academy graduated July 15 in a ceremony held at Franklin Middle School. The nearly three dozen students spent the previous five days drilling, exercising and receiving instruction on a variety of topics, just …
Read More »Police Seize Handgun In Arrests Of Township, New Brunswick Men
A township man and New Brunswick resident were arrested July 7 on weapons and drugs charges. Corey McDaniel, 33, and Cecil Kalawa, 38, of New Brunswick, were arrested at McDaniel’s home after township police and detectives from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Organized Crime and Narcotics Task Force executed searches. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …
Read More »Township Man Charged With Aggravated Sexual Assault Of Child
Efren Merino-Hernandez. Photo: Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. A township man remains lodged in Somerset County Jail after he was arrested for allegedly molesting a child for two years. 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 …
Read More »Authorities Hunting For Township Man Charged With Molesting Two Children
Daniel Serrano-Urbina. Photo courtesy Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. Authorities are looking for the public’s help in catching a township man charged with molesting two children. 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. …
Read More »Somerset Woods Rehab And Nursing Center Celebrates Grand Opening
A string quartet greeted visitors to Somerset Woods Rehabilitation and Nursing Center June 29 at the center’s grand opening. Somerset Woods Rehabilitation and Nursing Center celebrated its grand opening June 29 with food, music and the traditional ribbon cutting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter …
Read More »Photos & Audio: Retiring FTPD Lt. Russo Takes Final Walkout From Police HQ
Retiring FTPD Lt. Darrin Russo deposits his radio on the podium outside police headquarters June 24 after making his final signoff. Township Police Lt. Darrin Russo took his final walkout from police headquarters June 24 in a ceremony that included a pipes and drum corps, honor guard and presentation of a flag flown in his honor over the U.S. Capitol. …
Read More »Township Tour’s Goal Is To Make Franklin Tourism Destination
Representatives from local hotels are taken on a tour of the rose garden in Colonial Park. Boosting the township as a tourist destination was on the minds of township officials June 17 as they took a group of hoteliers on a tour of Franklin. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information …
Read More »Franklin Youth Initiative Gets $10,000 From Investors Bank
From left, Mayor Phillip Kramer, Dan Glicklich, Bruce Medley, Township Councilwoman Kimberly Francois and Michael Harris at the June 14 council meeting. The Franklin Youth Initiative program has received a $10,000 grant from Investors Bank. 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 …
Read More »Police Chief Honored For Efforts In Diversifying Police Department
Township Chief of Police Lawrence Roberts with his award from the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives. Photo courtesy Phillip Kramer. Chief of Police Lawrence Roberts was recently honored for his efforts in helping make the FTPD the most ethnically diverse department of its size in the state. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you …
Read More »FTPD’s Borlan Promoted To Captain, Sworn In At Township Council Meeting
FTPD Capt. Gregory Borlan is sworn in during the June 14 Township Council meeting. Franklin Township Police Lt. Gregory Borlan became Capt. Borlan at the June 14 Township Council meeting. 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 …
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