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A free camp for children in grades Kindergarten to 5th is planned by the Point Community Church. The camp is set for 9 a.m. to noon, July 28-31 at Mt. Carmel Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 350 Franklin Blvd.

A 12-year-old program that brings a mobile “lending library” to school children during the summer is in full swing in the township. Called “Books in the Park,” the program targets summer recreation programs and the township’s rental communities. Several district teachers and a handful of Franklin High School students help children “take out” books and lead them in crafts and …

July 18 Two bottles of Snapple, a toothbrush and a package of Tyson Wings, valued at $10.31, were stolen from Rite Aid Pharmacy on Hamilton Street. A store employee told police that three women were seen placing the items in a white purse. The women were not apprehended.

Waldorf, MD – The Somerset Patriots (8-6, 54-29) won 5-2 in the rubber match over the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (7-7, 36-48) Wednesday afternoon from Regency Furniture Stadium.  

Waldorf, MD – The Somerset Patriots (7-6, 53-29) defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (7-6, 36-47) 3-1 Tuesday evening from Regency Furniture Stadium.  

The Chinese Christian Church in Somerset, Amwell Road, received Zoning Board of Adjustment approval July 17 to raze an existing building and build a new one in its place. The current building, which is used for the church’s Youth Ministry and some worship services, is rife with code violations, church officials told the board.

Applications for a home addition, a new “bubble” for a township soccer center and a new home were approved at the July 17 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting. Amwell Road resident Daniel Cook told the board that he needed to enlarge his home. The plan is to build a master bedroom suite, enlarge the kitchen and build a 0ne-car garage.

A “garden party” was held July 19 in the perennial garden at Colonial Park. Hosted by the Somerset County Park Commission’s Horticultural Department, the “party” featured music, speakers and plant-related items for sale.

Waldorf, MD – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (7-5, 36-46) defeated the Somerset Patriots (6-6, 52-29) 5-1 Monday evening in the series opener from Regency Furniture Stadium.