By Kimberly Stephens, Franklin Park. In recent months, our school district and our school board  has experienced more than its fair share of press, most of it negative. While I understand that some of our negative press was more than warranted, I’m sad to report that I feel that our town is falling victim to our own bad press and …

A grand opening celebration was held May 21 for Voorhees Station, the first redevelopment project targeted for Route 27. The mixed income, mixed-use project was built by RPM Development, and represents the latest in the township’s efforts to transform the area from industrial to residential and retail.

The Franklin High School chapter of the National Honor Society is 81 members stronger following the May 21 induction ceremony. This year, for the first time, the Society’s membership was opened up to sophomores, said Ron Richter, one of the Society’s faculty advisors.

Who knew that eating pecan ice cream could lead to a longer life? But that’s just what township resident Anna Girandola ascribes to her reaching 100 years of age.

Bridgewater, NJ – Somerset Patriots pitcher Matt Maloney has had his contract purchased by the Cincinnati Reds and will report to Triple-A. Maloney was 2-1 with a 2.79 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 29 innings pitched in five games started for Somerset this season.

Camden, NJ – The Camden Riversharks (8-18) defeated the Somerset Patriots (16-8) 7-5 Wednesday afternoon from Campbell’s Field. Somerset still leads the 2014 Turnpike Series 6-3. In the bottom of the first inning third baseman Bryant Nelson smacked a RBI double to give Camden an early 1-0 advantage.

Township police officer Robert Brown found himself in a fight for his life on Aug. 13, 2013 when a burglary suspect nearly shot and killed him. The two were involved in a violent struggle at the rear of St. Matthias Church on John F. Kennedy Boulevard after Brown stopped the man, later identified as Archie L. Ashley, because Ashley fit …

Camden, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (16-8) rallied past the Camden Riversharks (7-18) to win 3-2 Tuesday evening from Campbell’s Field. This was Somerset’s fourth win in a row. Somerset leads the 2014 Turnpike Series 6-2. In the top of the third inning center fielder Cory Harrilchak bounced into a double play but a run scored as Somerset took an …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed pitcher Zach Kroenke has had his contract purchased by the Washington Nationals organization. Kroenke was 2-1 with a 2.18 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 24.2 innings pitched in four starts for Somerset this season before signing with the Nationals organization and reporting to Double-A.

Camden, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (15-8) defeated the Camden Riversharks (7-17) 5-2 Monday evening from Campbell’s Field in the series opener. The Patriots now lead the Turnpike Series 5-2. In the bottom of the first inning right fielder Brian Van Kirk hit a RBI sacrifice fly to give Camden an early 1-0 advantage.