Mrs. Eleanor Ubry passed away on July 21 in Gastonia, North Carolina. She was 88 years old. Mrs. Ubry was born in New Brunswick and was a longtime resident of Franklin Township. She relocated to Gastonia, North Carolina about 10 years ago. She was a founding parishioner of St. Matthias church in Somerset. Mrs. Ubry was a longtime active member …
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Life Story: Lois Karlin, 81; Worked As Dental Hygienist
Lois Karlin passed away on July 22, 2017 at The Parker Home in Piscataway. She was 81 years old. Mrs. Karlin was born in Brooklyn and lived for many years in Long Island before moving to Somerset. She worked as a Dental Hygienist for many years. She is survived by her husband Lawrence Karlin and her sons Rabbi Gary Karlin, …
Read More »The Patriots Walk Over Bees 5-2
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots (7-7, 49-35) defeated the New Britain Bees (6-8, 32-52) 5-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday evening.
Read More »Regal Bank’s Somerset Branch Manager Transferred
Regal Bank’s Somerset branch manager is being transferred to the Millburn branch, according to a release from the company. The move of Ronald F. Field is one of two changes the bank is making following the recent opening of the Springfield branch, according to the release.
Read More »South Middlebush Land Targeted For Trimandir Temple Is Up For Sale
The South Middlebush Road property eyed for a temple and gathering hall is up for sale. The 16-acre parcel at 630 South Middlebush Road, which includes a four-bedroom, four-bathroom home, is listed at $1.2 million.
Read More »Mixed-Use Development Proposed For Franklin Blvd. Site By Rev. DeForest Soaries
The old Somerset County Social Services building on Franklin Boulevard would give way to a new, four-story mixed use development under a plan proffered by the Rev. DeForest “Buster” Soaries. Soaries’ Corporate Community Connections, Inc. owns the property, plans for which include razing the current building and building a new structure with retail, office and residential units. Soaries is senior …
Read More »Roller Hits Two Homers To Lead Patriots To 5-1 Win
Bridgewater, NJ- Kyle Roller went deep twice to lead the Somerset Patriots (6-7, 48-35) to a 5-1 win over the New Britain Bees (6-7, 32-51) at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday evening.
Read More »Police Log: July 11 – 15, 2017
July 11 A car driven by Brent Leoni of Hillsborough rear-ended one driven by Rebecca Jimenez, also of Hillsborough, at Amwell Road and Cedar Grove Lane. Leoni said he looked away from traffic momentarily before the accident. Robin Sanjuan of Somerset was cited for careless driving after her car collided with one at Amwell and South Middlebush roads driven by …
Read More »Life Story: Dolores Marie Hancocks, 89; Member Of Swinging Singing Seniors
Mrs. Dolores Marie Hancocks passed away July 18 at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 89 years old. Mrs. Hancocks was born in Jersey City and graduated from Lincoln High School. She met her husband in Jersey City and shortly after marrying the young couple moved to Somerset in the early 1950s where she would live until …
Read More »Bridgeport Earns Series Victory With 3-2 Win Over Patriots
Bridgeport, Conn. – A late Somerset Patriots (5-7, 47-35) rally came up just short Wednesday night in a 3-2 loss to the Bridgeport Bluefish (8-5, 49-34) at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard.
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