There have been numerous praiseworthy activities inspired by the celebration of America’s 250th year. In particular, there’s been a long overdue elevation of previously overlooked or under celebrated events and people crucial to the winning of independence. One such event was the long march by Continental troops under George Washington and allied French soldiers under Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, better known as Comte de Rochambeau, to force the surrender of British troo

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. In addition to a feature article, each athlete receives gift certificates to The Tiger’s Tale and Beniamino's Cucina and Pizza. Emma Seamon and Thiago Luna are The Montgomery News November Athletes of the Month.

It takes quite the effort to remove Emma Seamon from a soccer pitch. The Montgomery senior is committed to William & Mary next year. Head Coach Yannick Smith selected her a captain, and she leads the Cougars with 20 goals through 14 games. She is never fully satisfied. Pre-practice. During practice. Post-practice. Recovery. Whatever it takes to bring home a state championship.

Don Matthews, former mayor of Montgomery Township, NJ, died on October 31, 2026. He was 96. Read his obituary here.

An 88-acre Skillman farm located on Route 206 — home to to Simply Grazin’ organic, grass-fed livestock farm — recently sold for $2.4M according to realtor.com, and re-opened as Jutt Bhutta Family Farms. Montgomery Mayor Neena Singh cut the ceremonial ribbon at the new farm's grand opening/Desi Style Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17. Thousands of people, some authorities say some 4,000, attended from as far a away as New York and Connecticut. It got so crowded entry had to be s

Montgomery Township, NJ — There are more options than ever to make the voting process easier and more convenient. First, Learn About Your Candidates. 3 Ways to Vote. • Go to Your Polling Place on November 3. • In-Person Early Voting. • Vote-by-Mail. Sample Ballots Are Not Vote-by-Mail Ballots!

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. In addition to a feature article, each athlete receives gift certificates to The Tiger’s Tale and Beniamino's Cucina and Pizza. Sidney Koslow and Xavier Harrigan are The Montgomery News October Athletes of the Month.