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

Donald W. Matthews leaves behind a long legacy of public service — 57 years to be exact — to his beloved township. He died on Saturday, October 31, at 8 pm, at the age of 96. During his many years in Montgomery, Don built trust and connection as an elected official and established and served on organizations that brought neighbors together and strengthened social bonds.

David H. McAlpin Jr., 94. (January 19, 1928 - August 5, 2022) had major impact on social and environmental causes in Montgomery and Princeton. He died peacefully, surrounded by his four children, on August 5, 2022 in Skillman, NJ after a long, full life.

A Somerset County Grand Jury indicted a Belle Mead pre-med student of Aggravated Manslaughter with Extreme Indifference(1st degree) on October 22, a charge that could carry up to 30 years in prison. Two additional charges: Reckless Death by Auto (2nd degree) and Knowingly Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident resulting in Death (2nd degree) could add an additional 10 to 20 years in prison if the 18-year-old college student — Siddartha P. Surapanani — is found guilty i

Skillman, NJ - The Montgomery Police Department, in partnership with the local health department, brought an engaging prevention initiative to Montgomery High School on October 21, focusing the dangers of vaping and substance abuse.

Montgomery Police: Wallet Theft and Shoplifting at ShopRite, and a Construction Site Dispute Leads to a Wrestling Match

Comedian James Murray, a star and executive producer of the hidden-camera comedy series Impractical Jokers on truTV/TBS, is a local celebrity for saving a beloved non-profit model railroad club in the historic little town of Rocky Hill, NJ. Murray, known as “Murr” on the show, and his wife Melyssa will greet attendees at the Pacific Southern Railroad Club's 47th Annual Holiday Show on Saturday, Nov. 21 & Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026 at the club's HQ, 26 Washington Street.