Van Harlingen Historical Society (VHHS) began a project last year to research and identify soldiers who lived in Western Precinct (known as Montgomery Township since 1798). After countless hours of research, VHHS so far has discovered and confirmed 123 previously unknown soldiers (see names below). And there may be dozens more.

Twenty-two-year-old, fifth generation John Van Dike (1709-1777) married Margaretta Barcalo in 1732 and moved to the 230 acres that his father had purchased for him in the Bridgepoint section of Montgomery. He built a house and settled into a life of farming while raising a family.

The wooden Griggstown Causeway Canal Bridge will be replaced soon with a single-span steel-plate girder bridge with a concrete deck and timber sidewalk surface, according to the NJ Department of Transportation. Plans also call for a flashing beacon at the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park trail crossing at Griggstown Causeway. It is a popular spot for hikers, and the location of a canoe-rental business on the canal.

Herma Ahlers' solo art exhibition at the Montgomery Municipal Center features bold subjects with attitude. It could be a blue heron with a swanky crick in its neck, or a quirky pelican in flight showing-off its goofy unabashed spirit.

Ford Explorer Crashes Headon with a Dump Truck on Rt 206 in Belle Mead, Drive Medevaced to Trauma Center

Montgomery Township's new probationary police officer Edward Zuza currently serves on the Somerset County SWAT Team, where he serves as both a tactical operator and SWAT sniper. Among his notable assignments: He was selected to assist the US Secret Service during a presidential protection detail and has participated in numerous high-risk law enforcement operations requiring exceptional professionalism, judgment, and dedication, according to Montgomery Police Chief Silvio Be

Montgomery Township, NJ - Montgomery Township Committee selected Patricia Taylor Todd, esquire, as deputy mayor at its meeting on June 18, replacing Vincent Barragan who resigned on June 18, citing that he is moving to Princeton, NJ.