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.

Stephen Molarz, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and son, died peacefully on December 3, 2025, in Belle Mead, NJ, at the age of 67 after a valiant battle with colon cancer.

Montgomery High School, NJ – The December 2025 athletes of the month are tennis player Tongxin “Coco” Xiao and runner Daniel Leopold. Each month, MHS Athletic Director Kris Grundy polls local coaches to select a female and male scholar athlete to spotlight on this page. Each athlete will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to The Tiger’s Tale.

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.

Donald W. Matthews — a pillar of civic engagement, contributing his time, talents, and wisdom across a remarkable spectrum of roles — retires after decades of dedicated volunteer service to Montgomery Township, NJ.