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Route 518 Rocky Hill Road Work Scheduled Oct 23 — Oct 30
The Somerset County Engineering Department today announced the following schedule for road work on Route 518 through Rocky Hill — from...
Barbara A. Preston
Oct 15, 20191 min read


Somerset County Freeholder Patricia Walsh and Democratic Challenger Melonie Marano Square Off
From left: County Freeholder Incumbent Patricia Walsh (R); League of Women Voters’ Moderator Sandy Matsen; and Freeholder Candidate...
By Philip Sean Curran
Oct 15, 20194 min read


Montgomery Planning Board Approves Chase Bank Branch for Red Oak Diner Site on Route 206
In an age of online banking, some may question the need for more brick-and-mortar banks. Yet, in Montgomery Township, the banking...
Barbara A. Preston
Oct 8, 20193 min read


Rocky Hill’s Pacific Southern Model Railroad Show Returns on October 26 & 27
The Pacific Southern Model Railroad (PSMR) of Rocky Hill will be open the weekend of October 26 and 27. “This train show is unlike any...
By Lea Florentine
Oct 7, 20192 min read


Rocky Hill Day —October 5
Schedule of events: 3 pm Yoga. Yoga at Borough Hall near the soccer field. PFW will be leading the class. Bring your yoga mat! 4:30 pm...
The Montgomery News
Oct 5, 20192 min read


Creating Vibrant Neighborhoods in Somerset County
Sharbell performed a clear cut of trees near the corner of Routes 206 and 518 in September to make way for its Montgomery Crossing...
By Rikki N. Massand
Oct 4, 20192 min read


One Amazing Corn Maze — Open Now til October 27
Montgomery residents can access — within a 20-minute drive — at least a half dozen festivals every weekend in October, including at the...
Article by Bradford Fay; Photos by Barbara A.
Oct 3, 20194 min read


Two Montgomery Teens Found
Montgomery Township Police reported at 10:54 pm on Monday, October 1, that both teens have been found and reunited with their parents....
The Montgomery News
Oct 1, 20191 min read


80th Anniversary of Monty’s Fire Department — Thursday, October 10
Dial 911, and in minutes a firetruck will be braking in front of your house. Never doubt it. But, it wasn’t always so. When Montgomery...
Jessie Havens
Sep 30, 20192 min read


Nancy E. Peakes Pike, 91
Nancy E. Peakes Pike, 91 Loving Wife & Mother 1928 — September 28, 2019 Nancy Eleanor Peakes Pike, a long-time resident of Princeton and...
The Montgomery News
Sep 28, 20192 min read


Paul M. Boisde, 90
March 10, 1929 - September 20, 2019 Paul M. Boisde, 90, a long-time resident of Montgomery Township, died on September 20 at Princeton...
The Montgomery News
Sep 20, 20192 min read


Skillman Resident Airlifted to Hospital Following Motorcycle Accident Near Skillman Road
Armaan Shah, 21, of Skillman was found unresponsive on the Route 601 roadway near Skillman Road after his motorcycle collided with a dump...
Barbara A. Preston
Sep 17, 20191 min read


Rocky Hill Clam Rustlers Return
Conservation Police Officer (CPO) Jordan Holmes responded to a call about illegal clamming in the Millstone River in Rocky Hill in July,...
Barbara A. Preston
Sep 12, 20193 min read


Robinson’s Chocolate Celebrates 40th Anniversary on September 14
Jim Robinson, owner of Robinson's Chocolate Stop by Robinson’s Chocolate in the Montgomery Shopping Center on Saturday, September 14,...
Naina Waghray
Sep 11, 20192 min read


Montgomery Artist's Paintings on Display at Small World Coffee
Cats in Love: Acrylic on paper, by Minako Ota Japanese painter, Minako Ota is displaying a selection of her animal and nature paintings...
Barbara A. Preston
Sep 11, 20191 min read


Amanda Youngberg, MHS Dance Team, Is The Montgomery News Athlete of the Month for September
Courgarette Amanda Youngberg Senior Amanda Youngberg has been dancing for what seems to be her entire life, having started at two years...
By Helen Yang
Sep 9, 20192 min read


Meet Your Candidates for Somerset County Freeholder & Sheriff at the Only Forum Scheduled
The League of Women Voters will host a Somerset County Candidates Forum at Somerville High School on Monday, September 16, at 7 pm....
By Barbara A. Preston
Sep 6, 20192 min read


Montgomery Fifth Annual FunFest, September 15, Rain or Shine
Montgomery Fun Fest (Photo: Susan Rash) Art, music, amusement rides, games of chance, obstacle courses, and festival foods are among the...
The Montgomery News
Sep 3, 20192 min read


Time to Register for the Eighth Annual Sourland Spectacular Bike Tour
A ROUTE FOR EVERY RIDER The Sourland Conservancy will host its Eighth Annual Sourland Spectacular bike tour on September 7 from 7 am to 2...
Laurie Cleveland
Sep 3, 20194 min read


Watershed Institute Studies Health of Local Waterways, Wonders Why Cruser Brook Turned Milky White .
When Patti Maslanka, 58, recently noticed the waters at her monitoring site on Cruser Brook had once again turned milky white, she grew...
Special Report by the Watershed Institute
Aug 31, 20193 min read


Owner Needed for a Habitat for Humanity Home to be Built in Montgomery
A three- or four-bedroom handicapped adaptable (accessible if needed) home will be built in Montgomery beginning in the fall. Raritan...
Barbara A. Preston
Aug 30, 20191 min read


New GPS System to Keep Track of Montgomery School Buses
After a school bus full of kindergartners got lost last September with a bus driver who did not speak English and could not ask for...
Barbara A. Preston
Aug 30, 20192 min read


Skillman Resident to Begin Peace Corps Service in Guatemala
“I have always thought that being exposed to other cultures opens one’s mind and understanding....” — Anna Zauner Anna Zauner, 22, of...
Barbara A. Preston
Aug 28, 20193 min read


Donald I. McLeod, 84
A generous kind man with seven daughters Aug. 19, 1935 – Aug. 27, 2019 — Donald I. McLeod died at his Rocky Hill home on August 27. He...
The Montgomery News
Aug 27, 20192 min read




















