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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 Baseball: Three-Run Inning Puts Away Hunterdon North, Leads To 6-4 Win

A three-run third inning powered the Franklin High School Warriors baseball team to a 6-4 win over a pesky Hunterdon North. When the dust settled at the end of the inning, Franklin held what should have been a comfortable 5-1 lead. Hunterdon got on the scoreboard first, plating a run in the first inning, but Franklin evened the score in …

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‘Lady Warriors Day’ To Feature Elementary School Tour, ‘Dinner Of Champions’

May 2 is Lady Warriors Day in the township to celebrate the Franklin High School Lady Warriors’ basketball team’s perfect 34-0 championship season. The day will be highlighted by a tour by the team of the township’s seven elementary schools, and a “Dinner of Champions” later that evening.

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Parents Get Sneak Peek At Franklin High School’s New ‘Health Care Professions Academy’

Students who enroll in the inaugural year of Franklin High School’s new Health Professions Academy will take a minimum of 10 college credits with them when they graduate in 2023, a group of parents was told on April 17. And while those 10 credits – which eventually could expand to more than 30 – will be for health-related professions, they …

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Life Story: Loren DeAngelis, 60; Classic Car Enthusiast

Mr. Loren DeAngelis passed away on Tuesday at his home in Somerset. He was 60 years old. Mr. DeAngelis was born in New Brunswick and lived in Edison, Florida and Piscataway before moving to Somerset where he lived for many years. He was also a part-time resident of Ortley Beach. He graduated from St. Joseph High School Class of 1977 …

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Central Jersey College Prep 4th Graders Learn About Saving Energy

Fourth graders at Central Jersey College Prep Charter School on April 16 learned different ways they could help save energy. The assembly on sustainability was presented by members of a team from Legrand, a worldwide manufacturer of electrical components which has offices in the township.

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Lady Warriors Fall To Watchung Hills, 16-1

The Lady Warriors softball team threatened early, but could not pull the trigger and eventually fell to Watchung Hills Regional High School, 16-1 on April 16. Franklin loaded the bases with two outs in the second inning, but could only bring one across the plate before being retired.

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Updated: Assemblyman Danielsen Hosts Job Fair April 17

The Imperia on Easton Avenue will once again be the venue for state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen’s annual Job Fair on April 17. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; the Imperia is located at 1714 Easton Ave.

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30th Annual Tour De Franklin Set For April 28

The 30th annual Tour de Franklin charity bike ride is set to take off April 28 from Franklin High School, 500 Elizabeth Ave.

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Twenty/20 Taphouse Readying For Opening

Twenty/20 Taphouse, the third component of the three-piece “event center” on Cedar Grove Lane, is within a couple weeks of opening. The gastropub will feature craft beers, craft sodas and comfort food.

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Somerset Patriots Sign MLB Infielder And Pitcher From New Brunswick

Bridgewater, NJ– The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of Major League infielder Rey Navarro and local left-handed pitcher James Ziemba.

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