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Bill Bowman is an award-winning, 40-year veteran of community news. He has written for weekly and daily newspapers, and state, national and international magazines. His investigations have resulted in the first-in-the-nation state program to purchase thermal imaging cameras for all NJ fire departments and fire academies, the halting of a massive land development deal marred by influence peddling, and the creation of a web-based database charting violations against New Jersey senior-citizen facilities.

PSEG Employee Killed In Facility Parking Lot, Assailant Later Dies By Suicide

Police said a Milford man was shot and killed in the PSEG parking lot on Weston Canal Road the morning of February 8. A 51-year-old PSE&G employee was killed February 8 outside his car in the facility’s Weston Canal Road parking lot by a man who police said later took his own life in Bridgewater. Police said that Russell D. …

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FHS Sports: Lady Warrior Basketball Seniors Get Their Night

The three playing and two manager seniors on the Franklin High School girls’ basketball team received their special night February 7. The honorees were walked a courtside red carpet by escorts after they were given flowers and a swag bag. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …

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FHS Girls’ Basketball: Lady Warriors Fall To Pennington, 49-40

Franklin’s Precious Wheeler powers through Pennington defenders during the Lady Warriors’ February 7 game against the Red Hawks. The Franklin High School girls’ basketball team played a strong first half in their February 7 game against The Pennington School. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the Lady Warriors’ game fell apart in the second half, while the …

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Somerset Man Charged With Sexual Assault

A 27-year-old Henry Street man was charged with sexual assault on January 25, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. The Prosecutor’s Office’s press release offered no indication as to why the arrest’s announcement was delayed by nearly two weeks. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …

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Thieves Target Catalytic Converters

A number of auto owners reported that their cars’ catalytic converters were stolen between January 22 and January 30, police said. The theft reports are as follows: Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the …

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FHS Warrior Basketball Seniors Honored

The six seniors on the Franklin High School boys’ basketball team were recognized at Senior Night on February 3. Each senior was given a swag bag and a personalized basketball. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent …

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FHS Boys’ Basketball: Warriors Stretch Winning Streak To 7; 58-54 Over Somerville

Darnell Marche looks for an open teammate during the Warriors’ game against Somerville on February 3. The Franklin High School boys’ basketball team’s winning streak is now at seven, thanks to the fast-paced 58-54 win over Somerville on February 3. The squad’s six seniors were feted before the game at Senior Night, and all saw significant playing time. Don’t Miss …

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Sports Senior Night: FHS Bowlers, Cheer Squad Honored

Seniors on the Franklin High School bowling team and cheer squad were honored February 2. The bowling team’s senior night took place at Bowlero in Green Brook, while the cheer squad seniors received their honors at the halftime of the Lady Warriors’ basketball game against Warren Hills. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …

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FHS Girls’ Basketball: Lady Warriors Contain Warren Hills, 47-42

Iyanna Cotten led all Lady Warrior scorers in the February 2 game against Warren Hills. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team stretched their winning streak to two games February 2 with a 47-42 win over Warren Hills. Junior Iyanna Cotten led all Franklin scorers with 12 points. She also had a rebound, five assists, one block and six …

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Double Billboard Approved For Elizabeth Avenue Site

Brett Skapinetz, the project’s engineer, said he has no fear that the billboard will topple over. A plan to erect a v-shaped, double billboard on Elizabeth Avenue, near Route 287, was approved February 2 by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. In granting the approval, the Board required the applicant, American Outdoor Advertising, to locate the billboard about 40 feet away …

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