Skillman, NJ - Geraldine Gillico, known as “Jerry” by all who knew her, died peacefully at home on Monday, November 24, 2025. She was 89.

Bruce Traub, 65, of Skillman, NJ, entered into eternal rest on November 29 after a brave but short battle with brain cancer.

Skillman has a new Turkish restaurant. Mira Mediterranean Grill, offering chicken kebabs, falafel (deep fried chickpeas), and gyro doner (a combo of ground beef and lamb sliced thin), opened recently in Skillman.

Montgomery Township, NJ, officials will honor several police officers as heroes on Thursday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 pm at town hall in Skillman. The officers risked their own lives in the line of duty this year by rescuing a woman from a smoke-filled burning home; saving a dog from an icy pond; rendering lifesaving aid to a stabbing victim and then safely apprehending and arresting the suspect — who was charged with attempted murder.

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

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.

Uprooted trees, fallen branches — even a trampoline flying through the air in the Bridgepoint section of Belle Mead — closed sections of Route 206 and River Road (Route 533) today into this evening as Montgomery Public Works crews and first responders worked to reopen and restore order throughout the township.