Each month, Montgomery High School Athletic Director Kris Grundy polls local coaches to select a female and male scholar athlete to spotlight on this page. In addition to a feature article, each athlete receives gift certificates to The Tiger’s Tale and Beniamino's Cucina and Pizza. Ryane Riddell and Trey McFadden are The Montgomery News June Athletes of the Month.

Cougars softball coach Bryan Upshaw could not have known quite the impact Ryane Riddell would have on his team. Riddell transferred to Montgomery for her junior year, where she quickly established herself as a force on the soccer pitch, the basketball court, and, of course, the softball diamond. She had never pitched at a competitive level, but took it upon herself to carry the load for Montgomery from the circle,

Montgomery senior Trey McFadden already has his plans set for next fall: Playing football at Dartmouth College. McFadden also has been a regular on the Cougars’ indoor and outdoor track teams over the years as a runner and jumper. As his high school career wound down, McFadden decide to pick up javelin. He had never participated in the event and knew little of the fine details. Sure, he had been around it for years, but had not tried it at any level, never mind varsity.

Unfortunately, many artifacts in New Jersey remain un-cataloged. The existing records, sometimes just notes handwritten on paper and stored in a drawer, require extensive time to maintain and are vulnerable to loss or deterioration. The process of organizing history, it turns out, can be as fragile as the objects themselves.

The Montgomery Township Police Department participated in several traffic safety enforcement initiatives throughout April and May aimed at reducing crashes, promoting safe driving behaviors, and enhancing roadway safety throughout the community.

Throughout 2026, local towns, state and county parks, schools, and historic sites will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with a variety of public programs. Join in on the fun and take advantage of this opportunity to explore local history. From hikes to music to Revolutionary War reenactments and fireworks, The Montgomery News lists a few of the best Central News Jersey events.

When we talk about the American Revolution, we usually talk about ideas: liberty, independence, self-government. Sometimes we talk about battles: Lexington, Trenton, Yorktown. But I want to talk about something closer to home.