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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.

Blue Crabs Edge Patriots With 2-1 Win

Bridgewater, NJ – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (11-26) defeated the Somerset Patriots (20-17) 2-1 at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday evening. The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the sixth inning when Will Kengor laced an RBI single to put Somerset on the board. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …

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Warrior Track And Field: State Championship, Qualify For Meet Of Champions

Franklin’s Jasmine Jackson (No. 2) led off for the girls in the 4×400 relay May 31 during the NJSIAA Group Championships. May 31 and June 1 were big days for Franklin High School track and field: the boys’ team narrowly won the Group IV state championship, while a number of athletes from the boys’ and girls’ teams qualified for the …

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Will Kengor Delivers Game-Winning Walk-Off Single For Patriots

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (16-9) defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters (17-10) 3-2 in 11 innings at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday evening. Tied up at 2-2 going into the bottom of the 11th inning, Will Kengor drove home the game-winning run with an RBI single. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …

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Skeeters Rally For 4-3 Win Over Patriots

Bridgewater, NJ – The Sugar Land Skeeters (18-10) defeated the Somerset Patriots (16-10) 4-3 at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday evening. The Patriots took a 2-0 lead in bottom of the fifth inning on RBI singles by Will Kengor and Ramon Flores. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …

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Somerset Patriots And Kalafer Dealerships Sponsor Tour Of Somerville

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have teamed up with Flemington Car & Truck Country Family of Brands, Clinton Honda and Land Rover Princeton to sponsor the Tour of Somerville Bike Race this Memorial Day Weekend. The Tour of Somerville is the oldest and most prestigious race in North America and an annual Memorial Day Weekend tradition since 1940. The …

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Somerset Patriots Sign All-Star OF Michael Crouse

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that outfielder Michael Crouse has been signed for the 2019 season. Crouse enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and third in the Atlantic League. Crouse began with the Lancaster Barnstormers in 2016, before a mid-season trade brought him to the New Britain Bees. He would finish with a .287 batting average, …

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Somerset Drops Third-Straight With 8-3 Loss

​Sugar Land, Texas – The Somerset Patriots (18-13) jumped in front early Tuesday night, but ultimately fell short in an 8-3 loss to the Sugar Land Skeeters (21-12) at Constellation Field. The Patriots opened up the scoring with a couple of runs in the top of the first inning. Ramon Flores got Somerset on the board with a two-out RBI single …

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Revolutionary History Will Come To Life At June 8th Somerset Patriots Game

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Get ready to immerse yourself in the year 1777! On Saturday, June 8, Revolutionary Spirit Night will transport fans back in time to when TD Bank Ballpark wasn’t the home field of the Somerset Patriots, but the Middlebrook Encampment and the home of thousands of Continental Soldiers during the American Revolution. Fans in attendance will hear the …

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FR&A Photo Gallery: Bill Grippo Retirement Roast

Dan Bocchino and Bill Grippo, left to right, at Grippo’s “Retirement Roast” on May 30. Nearly 400 people came out to The Marigold on Hamilton Street May 30 to honor a man who, over the past four decades, has left an indelible mark on the township. In the process, they raised money for a new arts scholarship. Don’t Miss Out! …

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Somerset Patriots Sign All-Star RHP Ryan Kussmaul

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that RHP Ryan Kussmaul has been signed for the 2019 season. Kussmaul enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and second in the Atlantic League. His previous service in the league came in 2015 when he was named an All-Star with the Long Island Ducks. He thrived as the team’s closer, recording 26 …

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