Participants set off on a one-mile walk through Franklin on Saturday, Aug. 2. (Photos by Maria Kovic) 700 walk to change face of addiction More than 700 people took part in the 11th annual Changing the Face of Addiction Walk on Saturday, Aug. 2 in Franklin. The... Home 14 Aug 2025 | 06:06
Driver charged with assault Yesenia Garcia, 48, of Franklin was charged with two counts of third-degree aggravated assault by auto July 2 after a motor... Police & Fire 11 Aug 2025 | 11:09
Towns to mark National Night Out today National Night Out events are planned in several towns on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The annual event, which started in 1984, promotes... Local News 05 Aug 2025 | 12:34
Changing the Face of Addiction Walk is today The 11th annual Changing the Face of Addiction Walk will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Franklin Firemen’s... Home 01 Aug 2025 | 11:41
Robert Mackerley Sr. Robert E. Mackerley Sr., also known as Jake and Bob, of Milford, Pa., passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Kindred Hospital... Obituaries 30 Jul 2025 | 09:21
31 Law & Order. In brief Man found dead of gunshot A man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after police responded to a home in Byram... Police & Fire 27 Jul 2025 | 08:40
Franklin Band concert today The Franklin Band, the oldest community band in New Jersey, will celebrate its 155th anniversary with a free outdoor concert... Entertainment 26 Jul 2025 | 10:24
Local gun club wins NRA award The Franklin Revolver & Rifle Association has won the prestigious Outstanding Club Award from the National Rifle Association... News 25 Jul 2025 | 10:31
Jeanne Vellekamp Jeanne Vellekamp of Englewood, Fla., passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025. She was 93. She grew up in Franklin, marrying... Obituaries 23 Jul 2025 | 06:39
PW1 World War II veteran Mike Parchomcik in his uniform before the fighting began. (Photo courtesy of Bill Parchomcik) Sussex County History Today: Bataan Death March Part II Before Memorial Day, I wrote about three Franklin lads who joined the Army before World War II and were shipped off to the... Columns 12 Jul 2025 | 06:57
Sussex County History Today: Basketball dynasties In this column, the usual roles are reversed, and I answer questions about my new book, “Franklin High School: Two Basketball... Columns 03 Jul 2025 | 02:01
Carnival at the Pond open through tonight The Franklin Borough Recreation Department presents Carnival at the Pond from Wednesday, June 18 through Sunday, June 22... Home 22 Jun 2025 | 12:10
Three friends from Franklin - Mike Parchomcik, Mike Concoy and Joe Auche - joined the Army in 1940 and shipped off to the Philippines. (Photo courtesy of Bill Parchomcik) Sussex County History Today: Bataan Death March Memorial Day weekend is upon us. Enjoy your picnics and parades. Speaking of parades, let’s talk about the Bataan Death March... Columns 16 May 2025 | 10:57
Franklin’s borough attorney, John Ursin, speaks during the Borough Council meeting April 8. At right is Mayor John Sowden IV. (Photo by Dave Smith) No redevelopment applications made in Franklin A developer apparently jumped the gun with a press release saying it was moving forward with plans for an upscale retail... News 15 Apr 2025 | 07:31
Man gets 6 years in prison A Franklin man was sentenced to more than six years in prison for distributing videos and images of child sexual abuse, U.S.... Home 13 Apr 2025 | 11:37
