Chander Kanta Bahal (nee Chowdhary), cherished mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, at Bayshore Assisted Living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Her daughter lives in Skillman, NJ.

Montgomery Township, NJ — Joseph R. Klett, executive director of the NJ State Archives, will give a presentation titled "Colonial Land Records: When New Jersey was Split in Two" at the Somerset County Library's Montgomery Township branch on Thursday, November 20 at 6 pm. (Sponsored by Van Harlingen Historical Society and the Somerset County Library).

Montgomery Township, NJ - Edwin L. Podsiadlo, 95, U.S Navy Veteran, died peacefully on November 8, 2025 after 95 years of “clean living” as he would say! A long time resident of Montgomery Township, he raised six children with his predeceased, beloved wife Dorothy who taught elementary school at Burnt Hill Road School for decades. 

Montgomery Township, NJ — For local families whose SNAP benefits remain under threat, accessing food assistance through local food pantries has become imperative. Multiple Montgomery organizations, including scouts, police, teachers, local businesses (Kasia and Tiger's Tale), and the township's community center have all pitched in to ensure local families have sustenance during this difficult time.

Montgomery Township, NJ – Montgomery resident Karen Tuveson of the nonprofit Catalytic Arts Incubator created the Barn Quilt Trail of Central New Jersey, where, she says, art, history, and agriculture come together. Learn more about how six historic barns became the inaugural sites. On Dec. 3 at the Montgomery Library, meet the artists, farm owners, selection committee, partners, and volunteers who helped bring the project to life.

Caitlyn Kresky has a deep-rooted foundation in classical ballet and recently completed a professional career with several companies including Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Columbia Classical Ballet, and Roxey Ballet. Kresky spoke with The Montgomery News about her decision to open her own Pilates studio.

By Barbara A. Preston | Posted November 13, 2025 Chris Getz awoke to a disaster. His small home on Opossum Road and Thiemarx Terrace in Skillman was on fire at 4 am on Friday, November 7. His disabled mother, JoAnn, and his brother James were asleep in their rooms, as their two Beagles were pacing. “I heard a popping noise. I opened the front door and found our front porch was completely engulfed in flames. We had 30 seconds to get out of the house,” Chris recalls. “I was in