A total of 1,430 Franklin residents have tested positive for the coronavirus since mid-March, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on August 17. Six more residents tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours, OEM reported. There were no new Franklin resident deaths attributed to the virus in that time period, so the number of Franklin resident …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have raised $16,000 over the past five months for the RWJBarnabas Health Emergency Response Fund to help support the health care professionals serving their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We wanted to find ways to show our appreciation and support for the doctors, nurses, and health care professionals serving on the front lines of this …

Seven more township residents have tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on August 16. That brings the total number of township residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March to 1,424, OEM said. The number of Franklin residents’ deaths attributed to the virus remains at 137, OEM reported. Another …

Dr. Suzanne Schaffer passed away peacefully at the age of 93 at her home on June 22 in Somerset. She is survived by her brother Ira Lomench, sister-in-law Madonna (Donna) Lomench, nieces Jennifer Leon, Melissa Lomench, and 2 grandnephews Ethan Leon and Zachary Leon. Suzanne was born on March 23, 1927 in the Bronx, NY, and moved with her family …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots (6-4) defeated the New Jersey Blasters (4-6) 7-4 at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday night for their fourth straight win. The Blasters jumped out in front with two runs in the top of the first inning on an RBI double by Martin Figueroa and an RBI groundout by Tommy McCarthy.

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots (5-4) defeated the New Jersey Blasters (4-5) 3-1 at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday night to take the lead in the SOMERSET Professional Baseball Series. The Patriots took an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning on an RBI single by Sean Guida.

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots will host Elvis: Thru The Years starring Jim Barone at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday, September 20th at 5:00 pm. The outdoor concert event will take place on the field at TD Bank Ballpark, with patrons allowed to bring lawn chairs or beach towels to sit on the grass in the outfield as Barone performs …

Schools Superintendent John Ravally received a total of $16,689.96 in merit bonuses at the August 12 Board of Education meeting. The Board of Education on August 12 approved nearly $17,000 in merit bonuses for schools Superintendent John Ravally. This marks the last year that Ravally will be eligible for the bonuses. His new $230,000, 5-year contract, ratified in June, eliminates …

First-term school board member Michelle Shelton resigned on August 10. (File photo.) There are now seven people running for three available Board of Education seats, with the August 10 resignation of Board member Michelle Shelton. The Board accepted Shelton’s resignation at its August 12 meeting.

Update 2: Police have released two surveillance videos showing two people of interest and an automobile of interest. One person of interest appears to have a distinct walk, and the vehicle appears to be a dark- or gray-colored sedan. The car turned left on Route 27 and headed north, police say.