Franklin High School pitcher Avery Myers fanned four and walked two while giving up four hits and two runs in the Warriors’ 13-2 rout of Irvington on April 29. Joshua Kuroda-Grauer slammed a home run and scored three runs in the five-inning game. Dylan Millman and Taj Muhammad each scored two runs, while Lenin Cruz, Ryan Hanna, Myers, Daneesh Nadeem, …
Read More »Life Story: Rene Rivera, 59; Longtime Franklin Park Resident
Rene Rivera, 59, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 suddenly in Kendall Park, New Jersey. Mr. Rivera was born December 28, 1959 in Manhattan, New York to the late Celestino and Iris (Davila) Rivera. He grew up in New York and relocated in his twenties to New Jersey. Rene was a longtime resident of Franklin Park and Kendall Park. Rene …
Read More »Logan Darnell Leads Patriots To 2-1 Win Over Rockers
Bridgewater, NJ – Logan Darnell (1-0) pitched six strong innings to guide the Somerset Patriots (3-2) to a 2-1 win over the High Point Rockers (3-2) at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday evening. In his 2019 season debut, Darnell allowed just one run on two hits and struck out seven to give the Patriots their first ever win over the …
Read More »Five Township Residents Arrested In ‘Operation X Out;’ Alleged Heroin Ring Busted
Five township residents have been arrested, and a local heroin distribution ring dismantled, in connection with an investigation authorities dubbed “Operation X Out.” The five face gun- and drug-related charges, according to a press release from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. Raids by police yielded heroin and marijuana valued at more than $52,000, as well as a weapon and cash, …
Read More »Rockers Shut Out Patriots 4-0
Bridgewater, NJ – The High Point Rockers (3-1) defeated the Somerset Patriots (2-2) 4-0 at TD Bank Ballpark in the first ever meeting between the two teams on Monday evening. High Point’s starter Paul Clemens (1-0) pitched six hitless and scoreless innings to earn the win. The Rockers took a 2-0 lead in top of the third inning on an …
Read More »30th Annual ‘Tour De Franklin’ Raises $78,000 For Food Bank
About 600 cyclists helped raised more than $78,000 April 28 in the 30th annual Tour de Franklin bicycle tour, benefiting the Franklin Food Bank. The riders participated in tours of the township ranging from 10 miles to 62.5 miles, as well as walks along the D&R Canal. Frank Hasner, the food bank’s executive director, said community contributions are especially needed …
Read More »In Your Opinion: Township Environmental Commission Opposes North East Supply Enhancement Project
The below comments were submitted on April 3rd this year to the Governor and DEP Commissioner on behalf of the Franklin Township Environmental Commission, Somerset County. To: Governor Phil Murphy and NJDEP Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe The NJDEP’s primary objective is to protect the people of New Jersey from environmental health hazards and risks. In May 2018 Governor Murphy signed …
Read More »Life Story: Ann Bernstein, 97; 12-Year Somerset Resident
Mrs. Ann Bernstein, 97 years old, passed away on Saturday April 27, 2019. Mrs. Bernstein was born in Newark, New Jersey and raised her family in Irvington before moving to Cranford and Toms River. She relocated to Somerset in 2007. She worked for many years in an administrative capacity for the NJ State Commission of the Blind in Newark. Her …
Read More »Life Story: James Carter, 88; Avid Outdoorsman
James L. Carter, 88, passed away April 28, 2019 at his home in Somerset while surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Carter was born November 20, 1930 in Oster Bay, NY, the son of Herman and Emily Carter. He lived in Somerset for many decades. James was a loving husband, father, and business professional, who provided a stable and nurturing …
Read More »Patriots Take Opening Series Over Bees
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (2-1) defeated the New Britain Bees (1-2) 4-1 on Sunday afternoon at TD Bank Ballpark to take the opening series of the 2019 season. Somerset took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning on a sacrifice fly by Mike Fransoso. Ramon Flores then plated their second run in the next inning …
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