Fantasia Johnson. Photo: Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. A 40-year-old Somerset woman faces several charges after a May 18 incident at the Bridgewater Commons Mall during which she allegedly pepper-spayed store and mall security guards. The woman, Fantasia Johnson, was allegedly seen by a store security guard placing $154 worth of merchandise in her purse. She was stopped by the security …
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Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce president Michael Harris cuts the ribbon commemorating the improvements made at Homewood Suites, Pierce Street. Homewood Suites on Pierce Street held a celebration May 18 to commemorate the refurbishing of its suites and added amenities. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …
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Det. Drew Lea, Det. Derek Miller, Officer Steven Ellmyer, Lt. Darrin Russo and Chief Lawrence Roberts (left to right) at the 200 Club of Somerset County awards luncheon. Eight township police officers will receive Valor Awards May 16 from the 200 Club of Somerset County. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …
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The staff at Flemington BMW, which was recently named a Center of Excellence by BMW of North America. Photo: Flemington BMW. BMW of North America has named Flemington BMW a Center of Excellence, the only BMW dealership in the state to win the distinction. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information …
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Riders assemble in front of the Franklin Township police headquarters May 10 before the start of the Police Unity Tour. More than 300 police officers from around the country set off on bicycles early in the morning of May 10 from the municipal complex on DeMott Lane for the annual Police Unity Tour. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …
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Hamilton Street Advisory Board vice chairman Tim Kelly said he is willing to donate a building he owns in the business district for use as a police sub-station. Plans are in motion for a police sub-station in the Hamilton Street business district. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …
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Luis Carreon. Photo: Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. A Park Street resident was arrested May 4 after more than $400,000 worth of heroin was allegedly found in his home and he allegedly tried to elude police by jumping from the building’s third story, police said. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …
Read More »Divider Bhim of Somerset was one of six men indicted for several 2015 incidents in the township and New Brunswick. Photo: Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. A 10-month police investigation into three incidents in Franklin and New Brunswick resulted in the indictment of six men, including a township resident, on charges ranging from homicide to narcotics possession. Don’t Miss Out! No …
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Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center on Old New Brunswick Road is now accepting admissions. Somerset Woods Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Old New Brunswick Road is now open and accepting admissions. 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 …
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The site in New Brunswick of an early morning April 9 shootout between a township man and township police, in which the man was killed. Latest Developments: 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 …
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