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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.

Warriors On The Academic Move

Cedar Crest College celebrated the Class of 2020 virtually this year by providing students with a message from President Elizabeth Meade, posting online pictures, and creating a website dedicated to the graduates. The website can be found by visiting: https://www.cedarcrest.edu/may9/index.shtm. Hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students graduated. Marissa Madson, of Somerset, graduated with a degree in Theatre. Ithaca College student Danielle …

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Coronavirus Update: Nine New Positive Test Results

Another nine Franklin Township residents tested positive for the coronavirus in the preceding 24 hours, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on July 10. There were no new deaths of Franklin residents attributed to the virus in that time, OEM reported. The new test results bring to 1,325 the number of township residents that have tested positive for the …

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Spies In Disguise To Play At TD Bank Ballpark On Thursday, July 23rd

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the next movie to play at TD Bank Ballpark as part of the Summer Movie Series with seating on the field will be Spies In Disguise on Thursday, July 23rd. The animated film released on Christmas in 2019 features the voices of superstars Will Smith and Tom Holland. Spies In Disguise will …

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Coronavirus Update: Two More Residents Test Positive

The number of township residents who have tested positive for the coronavirus has increased by two, the township Office of Emergency Management reported July 9. There are now 1,316 Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March, OEM reported. The number of Franklin residents whose deaths have been attributed to the virus holds steady at 131, OEM …

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SOMERSET Professional Baseball Series Rosters Announced

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the rosters for the SOMERSET Professional Baseball Series. The brand new, 12-game series is scheduled to begin Friday, July 17th and will feature two team: the Somerset Patriots and the New Jersey Blasters. The two teams will play against each other every Friday and Saturday night at TD Bank Ballpark from July 17th …

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SOMERSET Professional Baseball Series Tickets Go On Sale July 9th

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that tickets for the first four games of the SOMERSET Professional Baseball Series will go on sale on Thursday, July 9th at 10:00 am. Tickets will be available for purchase online only at www.somersetpatriots.com. Tickets are $10 and will be general admission seating for the games.

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Coronavirus Update: Nine More Positive Test Results

There were no new virus-related deaths reported in the preceding 24 hours, but nine more township residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on July 8. That brings to 1,315 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March, according to OEM. The number of township residents whose …

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CJCP Class Of 2020 Told To Follow Their Dreams

The Central Jersey College Prep Charter School’s Class of 2020 was told to use what they’ve learned, especially this past year, to achieve their life’s goals at the school’s commencement on July 6. This being the Age of Coronavirus, the graduates’ traditional caps and gowns were supplemented with face masks, and they and their families were seated with social distancing …

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Coronavirus Update: Cases, Deaths Increase In Township

Three more Franklin Township residents have tested positive for the coronavirus in the preceding 24 hours, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on July 7. The number of township residents whose recent deaths can be attributed to the virus increased by two, OEM reported. Since mid-March, 1,306 residents have tested positive for the virus, and the deaths of 131 …

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Somerset Patriots Announce Plans To Bring Professional Baseball Back To New Jersey

Somerset Patriots Chairman Emeritus Steve Kalafer, center, speaks during teh press conference. Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots announced in a press conference on Tuesday, July 7th that the team will bring baseball back to TD Bank Ballpark this summer with the newly created SOMERSET Professional Baseball Series. “The most important aspect of our program is the safety, security, and …

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