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Bill Bowman

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.

Patriots Top Bees In 11-Inning Thriller

​New Britain, Connecticut – It took one of the longest games of the season, but the Somerset Patriots (40-26) carried a big night from Ramon Flores to a 7-5 win over the New Britain Bees (33-33) Wednesday night at New Britain Stadium. The Bees struck first in the bottom of the first inning on a Bijan Rademacher (7) solo home run. …

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Danielsen’s Medical Marijuana Bill Signed Into Law

State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen at one of the public hearings on medical marijuana held in 2018. The state’s medical marijuana program will undergo expansion and changes thanks to a bill, co-sponsored by a township-based state Assemblyman, that was signed into law July 2 by Gov. Phil Murphy. The bill, A-20, will create more medical marijuana dispensaries, make it easier for …

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Patriots, Bees Split Doubleheader

New Britain, Connecticut – The Somerset Patriots (39-26) and New Britain Bees (33-32) split Tuesday’s doubleheader at New Britain Stadium. New Britain took game one 2-1, while Somerset rallied for a 6-3 win in game two. The Patriots grabbed an early lead in game one of the doubleheader on a Ramon Flores RBI double in the top of the third inning. …

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Patriots Blast Bees In Series Opener

New Britain, Connecticut – The Somerset Patriots (38-25) posted a season-high in hits in Monday night’s 10-3 win over the New Britain Bees (32-31) at New Britain Stadium. The Patriots jumped ahead in the first inning after Ramon Flores led off the game with a triple to right-center field and scored on a Jimmy Paredes sacrifice fly one batter later. Paredes …

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Patriots Take Finale Over Ducks 3-2

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (37-25) defeated the Long Island Ducks (38-24) 3-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon. The Ducks took an early lead on a Lew Ford RBI double in the top of the first inning. 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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Diamond Miller Prepares To Join U19 USA National Women’s Basketball Team

Diamond Miller will once again represent the United States in an international women’s basketball tournament. (File photo.) Former Lady Warrior Diamond Miller will have another chance to show her stuff on the world stage while representing the United States this summer when she joins the U19 USA National Women’s Basketball Team. Miller, who did not make the team during tryouts …

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Ducks Rally Late To Beat Patriots 6-4

Bridgewater, NJ – The Long Island Ducks (38-23) defeated the Somerset Patriots (36-25) 6-4 in ten innings at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday evening. Tied at 4-4 in the top of the tenth inning, the Ducks plated two runs on a line drive RBI single by Vladimir Frias and an error that led to the final score. Don’t Miss Out! …

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Franklin High School Class Of 2019 Given Hot Sendoff

One of the more than 500 members of the Franklin High School Class of 2019 who graduated June 28. The more than 530 members of Franklin High School’s Class of 2019 were urged by their classmates and others to stay positive, think big and help others at their June 28 graduation. It was a sweltering day, but the graduates held …

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In Peek To The Future, Franklin Middle School Promotion Ceremony Held At FHS

More than 500 Middle School students received their promotion certificates June 27 during a ceremony held at Franklin High School. More than 500 8th Graders were challenged to “be ready” for opportunities for personal growth during their promotion ceremony held June 27 at Franklin High School. The event marked the first such ceremony for the Franklin Middle School students at …

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Middle School Theater Team Creates Space Flight Model For Planetarium

A team from the Franklin Middle School SGS/HSC Players Set Design Team created this model of the Friendship 7 Mercury capsule that took John Glenn around the Earth. Photo: Raritan Valley Community College. Their work is generally not seen outside of the township, but this year the Franklin Middle School SGS/HSC Players Set Design Team created something that is literally …

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