Linda P. Adams Linda P. Adams, age 76, peacefully passed away on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart, Florida. Born... Obituaries 22 May 2026 | 02:10
John Bailey, a member of the Franklin Band has played taps at local Memorial Day ceremonies. ( Photo submitted) Trumpeter John Bailey to perform taps at Sussex County Memorial Day ceremonies As Sussex County residents gather for Memorial Day ceremonies on May 25, trumpet player John Bailey will once again perform... Local News 18 May 2026 | 01:22
Charles Szonyi and Jean Neals Szonyi, Neals married Franklin Borough residents Charles “Chuck” Szonyi and Jean Neals were married on May 3 at the First Presbyterian Church in... Announcements 08 May 2026 | 12:48
Franklin Band President James Bradley ( Photo submitted) Franklin Band invites new members ahead of 2026 season The Franklin Band is inviting new members to join as the community ensemble prepares for a full 2026 performance schedule... Entertainment 06 Feb 2026 | 02:05
Joan Magura Joan Magura, age 81, of Hardyston, N.J., passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. She was born on March 21, 1944,... Obituaries 21 Dec 2025 | 03:41
Judy Bobiak directs the Franklin Band. Franklin Band plays annual holiday concert The Franklin Band played its annual holiday concert on Friday at Franklin Borough Elementary School. The band was directed... Local News 08 Dec 2025 | 01:23
Santa Claus is shown in front of a Christmas tree. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Franklin hosts tree lighting Franklin Borough hosted its annual Christmas Tree lighting on Saturday. Local News 01 Dec 2025 | 01:23
From left, NJASA Immediate Past-President Nelyda Perez is shown with the 2026 NJASA Regional Superintendents of the Year: Dr. John R. Giacchi, Chief Education Officer, Franklin Borough School District; and Dr. Raymond A. González, Chief Education Officer, Westfield Public School District. Looking on is NJASA President Dr. Rick Falkenstein. Franklin’s Giacchi named a regional superintendent of the year Franklin Borough School’s Chief Education Officer John R. Giacchi was selected as a Regional Superintendent of the Year for... Local News 17 Oct 2025 | 12:59
Barbara Ann Gould Barbara Ann Gould Barbara Ann Gould, 88, of Bangor, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2022, at her home. Formerly of Franklin... Obituaries 22 Aug 2022 | 11:55
Rep. Gotthemier honors local scouts at a recent event. Rep. Gottheimer honors local scouts who achieved highest ranks U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) held the annual Fifth District Scout Honor Ceremony to celebrate the achievements... News 23 May 2022 | 01:17
Franklin Officer Jeff Korger Playing National Anthem on bagpipes ( Photo courtesy Christy Graham) Wallkill Valley Little League opens season Wallkill Valley Little League held its opening day for baseball and softball on April 23, kicking off the day with a parade... Sports 03 May 2022 | 03:21
DEP to hold public hearing on Milly’s Court The New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection will hold a virtual public hearing on May 6 at 10 a.m. on a proposal to... Local News 25 Apr 2022 | 02:14
We asked the candidates: What are the most pressing issues, and how would you address them? The Advertiser-News South asked candidates in the competitive race for Franklin Borough Common Council and Sussex County... Local News 28 Oct 2021 | 06:57
Rachel Heath Rachel Heath, candidate for Franklin council I have lived in Franklin Borough for 43 years. Like many Franklin residents, I moved here with my late husband, Tom, to raise... Local News 28 Oct 2021 | 06:45
Meg Crowley Demsak’s daughter enjoys the new all-abilities glider at the Mildred Harden Playground (Photo courtesy of Meg Crowley Demsak) New park is for ‘people of all abilities to feel welcome, safe, and valued’ Franklin Borough celebrated its new, inclusive playground with a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the borough’s Fall Fest on... Local News 05 Oct 2021 | 01:46
