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The Montgomery News

Apr 21, 2020
1 min

Richard R. Paprota, 78

Richard R. Paprota, 78, father and grandfather of the Kartsonis family of Rocky Hill, died on April 16 at Cypress Care Center in...

Rocky Hill Health Spa Donates Masks to Borough First Responders

The Montgomery News

Apr 21, 2020
2 min

Rocky Hill Health Spa Donates Masks to Borough First Responders

The doors of the Rocky Hill Health Spa are currently closed due to New Jersey state coronavirus emergency restrictions. But spa owner...

Mayor's COVID-19 Video, Testing Update, and Info on a Virtual Town Hall for Victims & Survivors

The Montgomery News

Apr 20, 2020
2 min

Mayor's COVID-19 Video, Testing Update, and Info on a Virtual Town Hall for Victims & Survivors

Montgomery Township Mayor Sadaf Jaffer's weekly video message about COVID-19 and latest developments in the community. In addition to the...

Three Montgomery Basketball Players Named to All-Raritan All-Star Teams

The Montgomery News

Apr 18, 2020
2 min

Three Montgomery Basketball Players Named to All-Raritan All-Star Teams

Standing six-foot one-inch tall, new acquaintances frequently ask Carolyn Prevost if she plays basketball. Fortunately for Montgomery...

Somerset County COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Site Opens

The Montgomery News

Apr 17, 2020
2 min

Somerset County COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Site Opens

Montgomery Township and Rocky Hill residents now have an easy way to get tested for COVID19.

Montgomery Reports First COVID-19 Death, While Number of Twp Infections Remains Low

The Montgomery News

Apr 16, 2020
2 min

Montgomery Reports First COVID-19 Death, While Number of Twp Infections Remains Low

A Montgomery Township resident, between the ages of 60 and 69, died as a result of COVID-19 complications according to an announcement...

Route 601 to Close for Bridge Repairs on April 15

The Montgomery News

Apr 14, 2020
2 min

Route 601 to Close for Bridge Repairs on April 15

Somerset County plans to close Belle Mead-Blawenburg Road (CR 601) for 14 days beginning on April 15 in order to replace of County Bridge...

Beloved Teacher Closes the Curtain on Her Role as Director of MHS Theatre Productions

The Montgomery News

Apr 14, 2020
5 min

Beloved Teacher Closes the Curtain on Her Role as Director of MHS Theatre Productions

Skillman resident Tara Handschin has shared a love of theater with her students and the Montgomery community-at-large for 27 years, as...

Police Arrest Newark Man for Kidnapping and Sexual Assault in Montgomery Township

The Montgomery News

Apr 13, 2020
2 min

Police Arrest Newark Man for Kidnapping and Sexual Assault in Montgomery Township

Montgomery Township Police Director James M. Gill announced the arrest of Hajkim A. Samuel, age 43, of Newark in relation to kidnapping...

COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Site to Open at RVCC

The Montgomery News

Apr 12, 2020
2 min

COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Site to Open at RVCC

Somerset and Hunterdon counties, in collaboration with Raritan Valley College (RVCC), will open a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site on...

Skip the Supermarket Lines and Support Local Farms

Article by Bradford Fay; Photos by Barbara A.

Apr 12, 2020
4 min

Skip the Supermarket Lines and Support Local Farms

When Governor Phil Murphy announced the closing of most retail businesses in his “stay-at-home” order in March to fight the coronavirus...

The Montgomery News

Apr 12, 2020
1 min

Ruth F. Patterson, 96

Ruth F. Patterson, 96, a long-time Montgomery Township resident, died on April 3. Ruth was born December 25, 1923 to John and Elizabeth...

Montgomery Area Parks and Hiking Trails Closed to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

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Apr 7, 2020
2 min

Montgomery Area Parks and Hiking Trails Closed to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

All Montgomery Township parks, along with state and county parks, closed indefinitely as of sundown on Tuesday, April 7, as a precaution...

Time to Mulch Your Trees — the Right Way!

The Montgomery News

Apr 6, 2020
2 min

Time to Mulch Your Trees — the Right Way!

By Larry Koplik Montgomeryʼs Shade Tree Committee members have noticed excessive mulch piled up against the trunks of local trees,...

Monty / Rocky Hill Rotary Club & Small Biz Assoc Deliver Food to First Responders

The Montgomery News

Apr 5, 2020
1 min

Monty / Rocky Hill Rotary Club & Small Biz Assoc Deliver Food to First Responders

Beniaminos Cucina in Skillman is one of the local restaurants making lunches for healthcare workers. The Rotary Club of Montgomery /...

Teen Arrested for Intentionally Coughing on a Customer at a Local Supermarket

The Montgomery News

Apr 4, 2020
2 min

Teen Arrested for Intentionally Coughing on a Customer at a Local Supermarket

Wegmans Food Market on Route 1 was the location of a recent COVID-19 harassment and obstruction of justice incident. Police arrested a...

Face Masks Now Should Be Worn When Outside of the Home in Montgomery and Rocky Hill

The Montgomery News

Apr 3, 2020
2 min

Face Masks Now Should Be Worn When Outside of the Home in Montgomery and Rocky Hill

Montgomery Township Health Department and Board of Health are now suggesting that residents wear masks when outside of the home in public...

Quakerbridge Mall Drive-Up COVID-19 Test Site to Open on Tuesday

The Montgomery News

Mar 29, 2020
2 min

Quakerbridge Mall Drive-Up COVID-19 Test Site to Open on Tuesday

An appointment-only, drive-up testing site for COVID-19 will open Tuesday, March 31, at Quakerbridge Mall in Lawrence, according to...

The Montgomery News

Mar 27, 2020
3 min

Mark C. Ives, 72

February 20, 1948 - March 27, 2020 Mark Colman Ives, 72, of Belle Mead, died on March 27. Mark was born on February 20, 1948 in East...

Montgomery-area Small Businesses Get Creative

The Montgomery News

Mar 24, 2020
4 min

Montgomery-area Small Businesses Get Creative

Jon Lambert of Rocky Hill owns the Princeton Record Exchange (PREX) — ranked one of the top indie record stores in the country. PREX just...

Bedens Brook Country Club Maintenance Building Catches Fire

The Montgomery News

Mar 23, 2020
1 min

Bedens Brook Country Club Maintenance Building Catches Fire

Montgomery police, fire companies, and EMS, along with assistance from the Hopewell fire company, responded to Rolling Hill Road for a...

Somerset County Seeks Nitrile Gloves, Face Shields, and Other Protective Gear

The Montgomery News

Mar 22, 2020
1 min

Somerset County Seeks Nitrile Gloves, Face Shields, and Other Protective Gear

Supplies of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are low due to the current public health crisis. As a result, Somerset County’s Office of...

Local Churches in Blawenburg and Griggstown Offer Online Services

The Montgomery News

Mar 22, 2020
1 min

Local Churches in Blawenburg and Griggstown Offer Online Services

Blawenburg and Griggstown Churches, like so many others, are shutdown while the coronavirus is causing major disruptions in our normal...

COVID-19 Virus May Have Infected a Rocky Hill Resident at an IT Cybersecurity Conference

The Montgomery News

Mar 21, 2020
4 min

COVID-19 Virus May Have Infected a Rocky Hill Resident at an IT Cybersecurity Conference

Bryan Greer, 37, of Rocky Hill attended an IT security conference in San Francisco to learn about the most powerful tools to prevent...

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