By State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17). As the representative in the New Jersey General Assembly in the 17th Legislative District, I want to extend my utmost congratulations to KiJana Haney, Darshini Shah, Jeremy Delly Hanson, Jo Ann M. Chatelain, Parth Patel, and Melanie Cella, for going above and beyond at their respective universities over the last academic year.

Bridgewater, NJ – Aharon Eggleston’s two-run walk off single in the 15th inning gave the Somerset Patriots (20-18, 58-50) a 6-5 victory over the York Revolution (21-16, 61-46) on Monday evening at TD Bank Ballpark.  

Three people were injured and Cedar Grove Lane as closed for about one hour during the evening of Aug. 14 after a three-car collision. Police said that at shortly after 5 p.m., a 2001 Nissan Altima driven by Jeffrey Georgiana, 55, of Somerset was traveling north on Cedar Grove Lane when it collided with a 2007 Honda Odyssey, driven by George …

A township resident is kicking off the 15th anniversary of her business by hosting a free event for the community. Inspire Performing Arts and Cultural Center, 987D Jersey Ave. in New Brunswick, is hosting its inaugural “Reading Day and Performing Arts Exposure” from 6:30-8 p.m. Aug 24.

Bridgewater, NJ- Former Somerset Patriots infielder Robert Andino has been called up to the Major Leagues with the Miami Marlins and will start at second base in Sunday’s game against the Chicago White Sox.  

Bridgewater, NJ – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (15-21, 41-65) defeated the Somerset Patriots (19-18, 57-50) 6-5 in 12 innings on Sunday evening at TD Bank Ballpark.  

Mike Virdi hated his commute into New York City, so he decided to do something about it. For decades, Virdi said, he either had to take a “long, slow bus ride” to his job in New York City, or else “drive 20 minutes to the train station, pay for parking and then get on the train for an hour.”

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (19-17, 57-49) defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (14-21, 40-65) 7-5 on Saturday evening at TD Bank Ballpark. With the win, the Patriots improved to 13-2 against Southern Maryland this season.  

Franklin Township police officers and members of two church congregations went door-to-door in one neighborhood Aug. 12. The goal of the walk through the Parkside neighborhood, according to its organizers, was to help the community and the officers get to know each other.

Update: The Freeholders approved the plans and authorized receipt of bids for the project. Original: Replacement of the Six Mile Run bridge on South Middlebush Road is expected to be brought closer to reality at the Somerset County Freeholder’s Aug. 23 meeting.