Rocky Hill resident Sean Kucharski and his finance Brandie L. Merunka like to spend evenings fishing for catfish off the Washington Street bridge over the Millstone River. Perhaps this hobby might change, after Kucharski was struck by a bicycle in the dark of night and, in his words, was "almost killed."

Recruitment efforts to hire three new officers began in February, with a total of 96 applications. Of those, the Montgomery Police Department selected three. All three were affirmed by the Township Committee, and two were sworn in at town hall on October 16.

On October 18 at 9:30 am, Montgomery Police, Montgomery Fire Company 2, Rocky Hill Fire Company and Montgomery EMS responded to building 10 at the Princeton Garden Apartments on Blue Spring Road for a fire in an apartment.

Myjuan Unique Gomez, known around the gym as Bo, staged a grand opening of his new venture on September 10. Bo is also a membership salesman at Princeton Fitness and Wellness Center. He enhanced this passion for fitness with his love of flavor and community by founding and opening his Unique Eats Café.

“Impractical Jokers” comedian James “Murr” Murray and his wife Melyssa will be hosting the 46th Annual Pacific Southern Holiday Train Show in Rocky Hill on November 22 and 23. They are also holding their fourth annual No. 95 Charity event in Montclair to benefit the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research on Saturday, October 25 from 7 pm until 10 pm.

Kenvue Site to Be Removed from Montgomery’s Affordable Housing Plan, Pike Run Developer to Re-Up Deed Restrictions on Existing Units. An Industrial Complex Is Now Proposed for Kenvue in Skillman, NJ.

The Parks & Recreation Department is hosting the annual Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 25 from 2-4 pm at Montgomery High School. Also, Lisa Carra assumed the fulltime role as Community Resource Manager for the Senior Center. Carra brings a wealth of experience as the former manager of the Bridgewater senior center.

Vape Shop in Skillman Ticketed, Theft at Kenvue, DWI Arrests, and two Cars Stolen in Montgomery, NJ.

Montgomery Township, NJ - Chris Venis, a candidate for Montgomery Township Committee, in his own words.

Montgomery Township NJ - Montgomery Township Committee 2025 candidate Mike Martin in his own words.

Montgomery Township, NJ. - George De Sanctis, a 2025 candidate for Montgomery Township Committee, in his own words.

Vince Barragan, 2025 candidate for Montgomery Township NJ Committee — In His Own Words.

Three local historic sites are featured in the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission's 20th "Journey Through the Past" this weekend, Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, 12-4 pm. The Amy Garrett House in Rocky Hill, the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum in Skillman, and the Dirck Gulick House in Belle Mead, are three of more than 30 historic sites that will open to the public throughout Somerset County.

Montgomery Township, NJ - The four candidates for Montgomery Township’s governing board — Republicans Chris Venis and George De Sanctis and Democrats Mike Martin and Vince Barragan — each answered a Montgomery News questionnaire on multiple issues, including affordable housing, preserving open space, immigration, and more.

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. Each Athlete of the Month will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to The Tiger’s Tale.

Soccer Standout Sid Goyal, a national champion, is The Montgomery News October 2025 Athlete of the Month

Gymnast Shriya Desai Is The Montgomery News October 2025 Athlete of the Month

The Montgomery News gave each school board candidate an opportunity to answer important questions "in their own words." Six candidates are running for three open seats on the Montgomery School Board, following a year of long, heated discussions at board meetings, some lasting until midnight. The current board of nine members could be described as fractured on multiple important issues.

Francine Pfeffer of Skillman, NJ, works for the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA). Pfeffer is a candidate for the Montgomery Township NJ Board of Education. Read her answers to her local newspaper's questions about her stances on important educational issues.

Julius Nunez, a Montgomery Township NJ School Board Candidate, says why she is running and answers The Montgomery News questionnaire.

Three Montgomery Township NJ school board candidates respond to the Montgomery News questionnaire: Jiying “Peter” Li, Joanna Filak, and Ania Wolecka-Jernigan. 

Kathryn Worland of Rocky Hill, a Montgomery Township NJ School Board Candidate, says why she is running and answers The Montgomery News questionnaire.

Montgomery High School Principal Heather Pino-Beattie took to the podium at the Montgomery Board of Education on September 16 and was one of several educators who expressed concern about “toxic behavior” of some members on the board. “Montgomery High School is in the top two percent of public schools in the nation — top one percent of non application high schools,” she said. “We are a place families move to for excellence, stability, and integrity.

For thousands of students, Zoran Milich has been a teacher, coach, mentor, and friend. Coach Milich founded the Montgomery High School football program and served as head coach for a quarter of a century.