Somerset News

At right is poll worker Mike Frankel. photo by Kathy Johnson / Kathy Johnson/MyCentralJersey/Courier News 14554 Franklin,04/27/11-Residents are lined up to vote in the school board election at the Franklin Community Center/Senior Center polling place on DeMott Lane in the Somerset section of Franklin.

A measure recently signed into law that will delay implementation of the 2008 water quality management planning rules not only opens up 300,000 acres of environmentally sensitive lands to sprawl and high-density development, it changes the whole water quality planning process in New Jersey.

Theresa Daza of Highland Park walks the aisles at the 2008 Garden State Home Show at the Garden State Convention Center in the Somerset section of Franklin.

Student Christopher Burgos listens to instructions from Facilities & Services employee Greg Thompson as he learns about using a drill.

Valentines Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a night at the theater? You get into the spirit of love with upcoming concerts at the Mayo Performing Arts Center, the Barn Theatre and Pax Amicus Castle Theatre.

This kitchen designed by specialist Nancy Lake of Kitchens by Nancy in Somerville is among those that will be featured at the 23rd annual Garden State Home Show from Friday to Sunday Feb.

Scoutmaster Doug Hutt of Franklin-based Troop 113 congratulates Michael Horvath on attaining the Eagle rank.

Caritas Chamber Chorale will be presenting two evenings of Taize Prayer, titled "Psalms and Alms - Taize Prayer for Africa," to benefit the Adorno Fathers' St.

The Somerset Toastmasters Club will hold its annual International Speech Contest on Wednesday, Feb.

A three-star prospect according to Rivals.com , Morgan caused some concern among the Virginia fan base over the weekend when he visited Rutgers this past weekend, but he now officially is a member of Virginia's 2012 recruiting class.

Jim Irsay has been involved with the NFL since he was a 12-year-old ballboy for the Baltimore Colts... Tod Wilson, owner of Mr.

United Way of Northern New Jersey is partnering with the IRS, AARP, and other community organizations to provide low-income residents with free tax preparation from IRS-certified volunteers.

Three county men recently were arrested and charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, Somerset County Prosecutor Geoffrey D. Soriano said on Monday.

A Somerset man is in the county jail after detectives accused him of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl.

Cassidy Turley, a leading commercial real estate services provider in the U.S., today announced that commercial real estate industry veteran Charles Fern has joined the firm as Executive Vice President.

A 44-year-old Hopatcong man is accused of prying open windows and stealing money and jewelry from homes in several counties, including Somerset, between July to September 2011.

Having been a former staff member of the late Assemblyman Peter J. Biondi, I came to learn first-hand the dedication and commitment that Pete gave to the community during his tenure in political office.

Map view of the 100 block of Louis Street in New Brunswick, where police say a Rutgers student was shot in a drug deal gone bad.

It wasn't easy to spot a silver lining to the five-alarm fire that left a gaping, smoldering hole... Our Goal is to Help You Look and Feel Your Very Best! Legends Salon of Hillsborough is a full servic... FRANKLIN - The township and its police department are facing a lawsuit filed last month by the widow of a township man who was shot and killed by ... (more)

Police around the county have issued about 2,700 special "Put it Down" warnings in Prosecutor Geoffrey Soriano's initiative to combat distracted driving.