Phulmattie Lakhraj passed away on Aug. 31 at St. Peter’s University Medical Center in New Brunswick. She was 74 years old. Mrs. Lakhraj was born in Guyana and came to the United States in 1991. She has resided in Franklin Township since then. She was employed by Quality Cosmetics in Somerset. Mrs. Lakhraj was pre-deceased by her husband Jagdeo Lakhraj. …

Bridgewater, NJ-   The Somerset Patriots (24-28, 66-56) defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers (30-23, 68-55) 6-1 before 6,004 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday evening.  

The Queens Bridge between South Bound Brook and Bound Brook is expected to be closed at 9 p.m. Sept. 8 for emergency repairs. The repairs should last about two months, said Stephen Schapiro, a spokesman for the state Department of Transportation.

By Imam Rizwan Rizvi, Masjid-e-Ali Mosque. Eid al-Adha is a religious festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide as a commemoration of Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son, as commanded by Allah. It is reported in Quran: “When his son was old enough to work with him, he said, ‘My son, I have had a dream that I must sacrifice you. …

By Willietta Gombeh, Co-Founder of Compassion For Peace and Child Survival Sierra Leone. Peace and Child Survival Sierra Leone, otherwise known as CPCSSL, is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit operating both here in the United States and in the affected area of Freetown Sierra Leone. CPCSSL is proud to say that we have over 12 years of service in the …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have acquired infielder Tony Thomas from the St. Paul Saints (American Association) for future considerations. Thomas enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League. He has spent the last two seasons with the Saints, playing in 98 games in the 2016 season and 86 games earlier in 2017. This year, …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots (24-27, 66-55) and the Lancaster Barnstormers (29-23, 67-55) split a double header at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday evening. Game 1: Lancaster took the first game 7-6 in ten innings, with the go-ahead run scoring on an RBI fielder’s choice by Cole Garner.

County shutterbugs, amateur or professional, are invited to submit to the third annual “Show us Somerset County Through Your Camera Lens” photo contest. Sponsored by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders, in cooperation with the Somerset County Business Partnership, the contest is open to residents and county staff. Entries will be accepted through Sept. 15.

Submitted by Angela Dubivsky. Are you a woman, age 18 or above in search of opportunities to share and/or develop your talents and skills to make a difference in your community and to make new friends in the process?  If so, please accept an invitation to the annual Franklin Woman’s Club Meet and Greet Afternoon Tea to be held 2 …

Bridgewater, NJ-   The Lancaster Barnstormers (29-22, 67-54) defeated the Somerset Patriots (23-27, 65-55) 3-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Monday evening.