Mr. Antonio Di Rienzo passed away June 10 at Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center in New Brunswick. Antonio was born in Vinchiaturo, Campobasso, Italy and immigrated to Canada at the age of 19. He married his wife of 57 years, Antonietta and together the young couple had six children. They moved to Staten Island, New York in 1971 and settled …

Gregory Michael Gaglione, 41, of Long Branch passed away unexpectedly at home on June 9. Gregory is predeceased in death by his nephew, Wyatt Cavanagh, 2018. Gregory is survived by his beloved children, Devin, Olivia and Georgia of Denville; girlfriend, Kristy Fink of Long Branch; father Bill Gaglione and his wife, Kim of Franklin Park; mother Linda Francis and her …

More than 500 people crowded into the Palace at Somerset Park June 11 for the 19th annual Elijah’s Promise Chef’s Night. The event is the largest fundraiser of the year for the New Brunswick-based charitable organization, proceeds of which go to support the group’s Promise Culinary School.

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots will be hosting a Father’s Day celebration on Sunday, June 17th at TD Bank Ballpark. The 1:05 pm game will feature several Father’s Day promotions and events, highlighted by a pre-game Dads & Kids Catch. All fathers and children in attendance are encouraged to participate in the pre-game Dads & Kids Catch, which will …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots will have a special appearance by New York Giants legend Mark Bavaro for the Wednesday, August 29th game at TD Bank Ballpark. Bavaro will be at the 7:05 pm game against the Road Warriors to throw out a ceremonial first pitch, participate in an exclusive Meet & Greet in the Diamond Club, and sign autographs …

New Britain, Connecticut – The Somerset Patriots (23-16) allowed a late lead slip away against the New Britain Bees (17-24) in a 6-3 loss Sunday afternoon at New Britain Stadium.  The Patriots opened up the scoring in the top of the first inning on a Danny Dorn two-run single. Vinny Siena (1) followed up with a solo home run in …

By PJ Parker. The courtyard and grounds in front of Franklin High School June 9 were transformed into a street fair of food, festivities and fundraising as the first Franklin Food Truck Festival enjoyed perfect weather to benefit Franklin High School’s Project Graduation.

Ida Swayne passed away June 8 at Robert Wood Johnson Somerset in Somerville at the age of 81. Ida was born in Brooklyn and graduated from St. Edmunds High School. She lived for a short time in North Carolina before moving to Somerset in 1975. She was a parishioner of St. Matthias Church. Ida was happiest when spending time with …

New Britain, Connecticut – The Somerset Patriots (23-15) twice rallied against the New Britain Bees (16-24) Saturday night but ultimately fell short in a 5-4 loss at New Britain Stadium. The Bees took an early 1-0 lead in the third inning with an unearned run. Reid Brignac ripped an RBI double to right-center field after an Alfredo Rodriguez throwing error …

New Britain, Connecticut – The Somerset Patriots (23-14) utilized a dominant starting pitching performance and an offensive outburst to top the New Britain Bees (15-24) 12-5 Friday night at New Britain Stadium. Somerset jumped out in front thanks to a four-run top of the first inning. An RBI double from Alfredo Rodriguez began the scoring before a Yovan Gonzalez RBI …