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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.

Patriots Top Revolution In High Scoring Affair

Bridgewater, New Jersey – The Somerset Patriots (3-2, 45-30) defeated the York Revolution (3-2, 37-37) 12-7 at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday evening. Mike Fransoso returned to the lineup for the first time in over a month after transitioning into a player-coach role to go 4-for-5 with three RBI.

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Danielsen: President Should Apologize For Racist Remarks To Congresswomen

State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen said Trump’s remarks were racist. Pres. Donald Trump should apologize to the four House of Representative members he targeted in “racist” weekend tweets, telling them to “go back to where they came from,” a local state Assemblyman said on July 16. State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-12), called for the president’s apology in a Facebook post.

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Women’s Club Sets Open House For Prospective Members

Among the fundraisers run by the Franklin Women’s Club is the annual tricky tray, such as this one in 2017. Money raised is used for programs such as scholarships for graduating Franklin High School seniors. An open house for women interested in joining the Franklin Township Women’s Club is set for 1-3 p.m. Aug. 24 at the New Jersey State …

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Revolution Open Series With Win Over Patriots

Bridgewater, New Jersey – The York Revolution (3-1, 37-36) defeated the Somerset Patriots (2-2, 44-30) 6-3 at TD Bank Ballpark on Monday evening. York opened the scoring in the top of the second inning on a solo home run from Isaias Tejeda (7) down the left-field line. The Revolution added two more in the third inning on Henry Castillo’s (9) …

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Franklin Food Bank Dedicates New Building, Unveils ‘Client Choice’ Program

Mayor Phil Kramer cuts the ribbon at the Franklin Food Bank’s dedication of its new Churchill Avenue headquarters. To the left of Kramer is Food Bank Executive Director Frank Hasner and Board of Trustees President Elayne Glick. The Franklin Food Bank on July 14 celebrated the “culmination of a long-term vision” with the grand opening of its new facility on …

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Patriots Stomp Bees 14-1

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (2-1, 44-29) defeated the New Britain Bees (1-2, 36-36) 14-1 at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday evening. The Bees took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning on an RBI single by Alejandro De Aza.

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Bees Rally For Come From Behind Win Over Patriots

Bridgewater, NJ – The New Britain Bees (1-1, 36-35) defeated the Somerset Patriots (1-1, 43-29) 7-6 before 6,177 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday evening. Ramon Flores, who finished the game 4-for-5 with two runs scored, a double, two triples, a home run and two RBI was called out in a controversial play at the plate on what could …

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Danielsen: I’ll Fight For Brook Restoration Money

State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen speaks to the Township Council at its July 9 meeting. About $1 million of the state’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget targeted for a township stream project was frozen by Gov. Phil Murphy, but a local state Assemblyman has promised to fight for it. The $1.1 million was to go to restoration efforts along DeRussey’s Brook, which …

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Life Story: Joseph ‘Sonny’ M. Revolinsky Jr., 84; Longtime St. Matthias Parishoner

Joseph “Sonny” M. Revolinsky Jr., 84, passed away on July 12 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Mr. Revolinsky was born March 14, 1935 in New Brunswick to the late Joseph and Sophie (Neatch) Revolinsky Sr. Joe grew up in New Brunswick and lived there for many years before relocating to Somerset. He worked for many years …

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Life Story: Rosemary Doherty, 88; Worked For Rutgers Financial Aid

Rosemary Doherty, 88, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Thursday July 11, 2019 at All American Assisted Living in Hillsborough, New Jersey. Mrs. Doherty was born August 17, 1930 in New Brunswick to the late John and Loretta (Deegan) Newman. She relocated to Naples, Florida with her husband, Terrence P. Doherty, before settling in North Brunswick, where …

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