$5 scratch-off delivers $300K top prize to Franklin resident
Dayton, OH – A Franklin resident is celebrating a $300,000 win after hitting the top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s $5 Special Edition Cashword scratch-off ticket. The winning ticket was purchased at…
Two Charged in Franklin Township Armed Robbery
FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Maeweather have announced the arrests of Oscar…
Gunshots Rang Out Before Fiery Crash in Franklin Township, Police Report
FRANKLIN TWP., NJ — An investigation is underway following reports of gunshots fired and a vehicle crashing into a local business on Matilda Avenue in Franklin Township, Somerset County, on the evening…
Franklin County Man Faces Additional Charges in Sexual Abuse Case
HARRISBURG, PA – Justin Biser of Waynesboro, already charged with the sexual abuse of three children and an adult, faces new charges, including the indecent assault of a fourth child and secretly…
Suspect Arrested for September Shooting in Franklin Township
FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. – Authorities, including Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Maeweather, announced the arrest of Nate Rowell, 25, of New Brunswick, in…
Franklin Township Man Arrested on Multiple Assault Charges Against Woman
FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. – Authorities arrested Mateo Espinal-Brito, 42, of Franklin Township, N.J., in connection with an aggravated sexual assault reported on Monday, September 11. Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Chief…
Franklin Duo Opt for Lump Sum After $1 Million Scratch-Off Win
FRANKLIN, NC – Constance Philpott and Sean Kahoe faced a big decision after winning a $1 million top prize from a $10 VIP Platinum scratch-off ticket. They opted for a lump sum…
Franklin very powerful Category 4 hurricane -U.S. NHC
(Reuters) -Franklin is a very powerful category 4 hurricane that is causing life-threatening surf and rip currents along the coast of the southeast United States, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said…
Hurricane Franklin gains strength, takes aim at Bermuda -US NHC
(Reuters) – Hurricane Franklin is forecast to become the Atlantic’s first major hurricane of the season on Monday and is on track to pass close to Bermuda on Wednesday, the U.S. National…
Hurricane Franklin to become major hurricane by late Sunday- US NHC
(Reuters) – Hurricane Franklin is forecast to become a major hurricane by late on Sunday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Saturday. The hurricane is located about 615 miles (990…
Man Dies After Being Shot in Franklin
FRANKLIN, VA – A 28-year-old man, identified as Joseph Foster Jr., died after being shot in Franklin early on Wednesday morning. Franklin Police responded to a call about a suspicious person knocking…
Storm Franklin approaches Hispaniola, prompting rush of aid to vulnerable populations
(Reuters) – Tropical Storm Franklin was bearing down on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola on Tuesday evening, threatening dangerous flash floods across vulnerable communities and prompting a rush of international aid. The…
Suspect Who Shot and Killed 10-Year-Old in Franklin on the Loose
FRANKLIN, VA – A shooting on Artis Street in Franklin on Wednesday resulted in the death of a 10-year-old boy and injuries to a 37-year-old man. Franklin police received calls around 3…
Local Baseball Figure Charged with Assaulting Two Teen Girls in Franklin County
HARRISBURG, PA- Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a 44-year-old Franklin County man has been arrested on multiple charges related to sexually assaulting two teenage girls. Justin Biser, of Waynesboro, is charged…
Fatal Three-Car Collision Under Investigation in Franklin Township
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Somerset County law enforcement officials are investigating a fatal car accident that occurred on Monday. Franklin Township Police responded to the scene at approximately 5:30 p.m. at the…
Franklin Templeton to buy Putnam Investments from Great-West Lifeco for $925 million
By Mehnaz Yasmin (Reuters) -Franklin Resources Inc, a global investment management firm that operates as Franklin Templeton, plans to acquire asset manager Putnam Investments from Great-West LifeCo Inc in a nearly $925…
Three Juveniles Charged in Franklin Township Taxi Driver Murder Case
FRANKLIN TWP., NJ – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald announced on Monday the arrest of three juveniles in connection with the homicide of 57-year-old Kofi Addo, which occurred in Franklin Township…
Former Franklin Township Teacher Pleads Guilty to Failure to Report Child Sexual Abuse
SOMERVILLE, NJ – On May 10, 2023, Ranait Griff, a former teacher and coach from Franklin Township, Somerset County, entered a guilty plea for failure to report child abuse. The plea agreement…
Sewer work to close Franklin Street on Monday
SOUTH RIVER, NJ – Franklin Street between Pulawski Avenue and Wilson Street will be closed due to sewer main replacement, according to an announcement from local authorities. The repairs are set to…
Franklin Park fifth grader wins National Missing Children’s Poster Contest
FRANKLIN PARK, NJ – New Jersey State Police recently concluded the 40th Annual National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest with the theme “Bringing Our Missing Children Home.” The contest is aimed at…
Police investigating armed smash and grab at Franklin Township jewelry store
FRANKLIN TWP, NJ – An armed robbery took place at a jewelry store located on Hamilton Street on Monday, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald. At around 11:56 a.m., Franklin…
Millstone man arrested for bank robbery in Franklin Township
FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. – In a recent development, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald announced the arrest of 37-year-old Ryan Gaboff of Millstone, New Jersey, in connection with a bank robbery that…
Pennsylvania Lottery Retailer in Franklin County Sells $100,000 Powerball Ticket
CHAMBERSBURG, PA – Money Saver Discount, a Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Franklin County, has sold a winning Powerball with Power Play ticket worth $100,000 for the April 3, 2023 drawing. The lucky…
Franklin County internet lottery player wins $125k jackpot
Middletown, PA – A player using the Pennsylvania Lottery’s online games won a prize valued at $125,973.7 this week. According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, the winner cashed in big on the online game Ca$tle…
Franklin Township police investigating armed robbery at liquor store
FRANKLIN TWP, NJ – Police in Franklin Township are investigating after a liquor store was robbed at gunpoint Friday night. According to police, an armed robbery that occurred at the Newfield Discount…
Franklin County Woman Charged with Straw Purchasing Firearms
The United States Attorney’s Office stated that Harley Davis, 28, of Enosburg, Vermont, was charged with making false statements to federally licensed firearms dealers in connection with the purchase of three firearms…
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