York, Penn. – The Somerset Patriots (31-25) were shut out 4-0 in game one Saturday’s doubleheader against the York Revolution (30-28) at PeoplesBank Park. The Revolution jumped ahead early with a three-run second inning. Nick King’s two-run double and Roger Diaz’s RBI single highlighted the inning.  York added a fourth run in the fifth inning on a Jose Cuevas RBI …

More than 500 Franklin High School seniors took that last official walk from the high school to the football field June 29 for the Class of 2018’s commencement. Students, parents friends and relatives heard from a number of speakers, including class Salutatorian Riya Sheth, Valedictorian Kunj Padh, Class President Morgan Riddick, principal Frank Chmiel, Board of Education President Nancy LaCorte …

York, Penn. – The Somerset Patriots (31-24) allowed a late lead get away in a tough 4-3 loss to the York Revolution (29-28) Friday night at PeoplesBank Park. The Revolution took an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first on a two-run single from Melky Mesa. The Patriots tied up the ballgame in the top of the fourth …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots and Spearhead Staffing have hired Nick Morgan of Piscataway as the 2018 Kid CEO. “I was so excited when I found out, I couldn’t believe it. It’s finally coming true,” said Morgan, who was also a finalist last season for the position. “Last year was so close. This year I came back and really tried …

Bridgewater, NJ- The New Britain Bees (29-28) defeated the Somerset Patriots (31-24) 8-5 before 5,598 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday evening. The Patriots took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning on an RBI double by Aaron Dudley. New Britain stung for six runs in the top of the third inning. Reid Brignac started the …

Submitted by RVCC Marketing Department. Learn about all Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) has to offer by attending an Information Session in July at the College’s Branchburg campus. The College is offering General Information Sessions as well as special sessions for adults and those interested in its Automotive, Cosmetology and Esthetics (Skin Care) career programs. General Information Sessions and campus …

Victoria Seamon of Somerset has been named to Alvernia University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2018 semester as a senior. Seamon studied Occupational Therapy at Alvernia and is a graduate of Franklin High School. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits. She also …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots (31-23) defeated the New Britain Bees (28-28) 5-0 at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday evening. The Patriots jumped out to an early lead in the bottom of the first inning. Julio Borbon led off with a home run (5) to right field, recently signed infielder Jermaine Curtis drove in a run with a sacrifice fly, …

The topic of placing a “Peace and Nonviolence” memorial on township open space was once again the topic at a Township Council meeting, with residents telling the council on June 26 that they do not support the proposal. The idea of placing statues and busts of Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Nelson Mandella and Martin Luther King, Jr. on …

Township residents who have problems with their security systems sending out false burglar alarms will not have to report to court until the eighth instance in a given calendar year, thanks to an ordinance approved June 26 by the Township Council. But once that threshold is reached, a court appearance is mandatory, and the property owner faces a fine of …