Franklin High School’s Class of 2020 will be honored with “Vote N’ Vibe Summer Kickback” from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 15 at FHS’s Warriors Stadium. The event is sponsored by the Franklin-based non-profit, Clued Up. Vote N’ Vibe was organized with the intent of providing this year’s FHS graduates a chance to collectively celebrate their accomplishments while receiving important information for …

Another four township residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on August 10. That brings the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March to 1,403. The number of Franklin residents’ deaths attributed to the virus holds steady at 136, OEM said. Note: These are the latest reported …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots (4-4) defeated the New Jersey Blasters (4-4) 3-1 at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday night to even up the SOMERSET Professional Baseball Series. The Patriots took an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning on an RBI groundout by Adam Tricarico. Connor Justus had the big hit of the game, a two-out, …

Four more Franklin residents have tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on August 9. Two positive test results were reported each day on Aug. 8 and 9. There have now been 1,399 residents who have tested positive for the coronavirus since mid-March, according to OEM. The number of Franklin residents’ deaths …

Photo Credit: Cheryl Pursell Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots (3-4) defeated the New Jersey Blasters (4-3) 4-3 at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday night in the SOMERSET Professional Baseball Series. Trailing 3-1 in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Patriots rallied for three runs to take the lead. Joey Rose started the scoring with an RBI double. Sean Guida …

Two more township residents have tested positive for the coronavirus in the preceding 24 hours, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on Aug. 7. There were no new deaths of township residents attributed to the virus in that time frame. A total of 1,395 township residents have tested positive for the virus since mid-March, and 136 deaths of township …

A proposed township ban on most single-use plastics is ready after months of work, but the question of whether the Township Council will entertain it remains open. The township’s Environmental Commission spent hours over the last six months agonizing over what would be included in the proposed ordinance, finally settling on most single-use bags, polystyrene foam products and plastic straws. …

By Bill Connell, Somerset I find it enjoyable to observe, assess, and comment. Sometimes, it’s for fun, sometimes it’s to challenge someone, or just to play devil’s advocate and tip over the apple cart. Surprisingly though, I have had nothing to say about current events.  I have been avoiding adding one more opinion. Most of the time opinions come from …

Photo Credit: Cheryl Pursell Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that New Jersey Blasters left-handed pitcher Brandon Leibrandt has had his contract purchased by the Miami Marlins. He is the first player from the SOMERSET Professional Baseball Series and the New Jersey Blasters to join an MLB organization. The SOMERSET Professional Baseball Series was created by the Somerset …

By Jasmin Harrison, Braun Wright, Ta-leia Newsom, and Yasmin St Rose. We greet you in the name of the Most High and our honored Ancestors. “This is for the people in general, and Black people in particular.” There is an amassing devastation that the Black community faces, that the world bears witness to on a daily basis. A devastation that has sparked …