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Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced the signing of Major League catcher Mike Ohlman for the 2019 season. “I’m committed 100% to helping the Patriots win,” said Ohlman. “I like to put everything forward wherever I am in to put my team in the best position to win. I am here to win a championship.”
Read More »Three-Peat! Lady Warriors Take Third Consecutive G4 S2 Championship
Bayonne High School’s game plan against the Lady Warriors March 6 was quickly evident: swarm senior Diamond Miller and stop her from scoring. That worked for the most part, Miller was held to a season-low 12 points. But there was one factor the Bees didn’t take into account: the rest of the Lady Warriors’ team.
Read More »In Your Opinion: Human Relations Commission Is Not ‘Worthless’
By Gary Rosenthal, Somerset. I usually do not get involved or comment on political matters as I leave this to our elected officials or the local publications. I have been a loyal subscriber to the Franklin Reporter and have been a resident of Franklin Township since 1969 and my wife, of Blessed Memory, and I have been honored to be …
Read More »Life Story: Hedwig Irene Triebe, 91; Former Legal Secretary
Mrs. Hedwig Irene Triebe (nee Stasiulewicz) passed away on Feb. 27 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 91 years old. Mrs. Triebe was born in Jersey City and was a graduate of Dickinson High School. She was a long time member of St. Ann’s Polish Catholic Church and a member of the Polonaise Club in …
Read More »Lady Warriors Advance To State Sectional Finals With 68-38 Win Over Ridge
The Franklin High School Lady Warriors punched their ticket to the NJSIAA Group IV Section II finals March 1 with a convincing 68-38 victory over Ridge High School. The win extends the Lady Warriors’ unbeaten season, and brings them one step closer to their goal, a return to the Tournament of Champions final.
Read More »Elizabeth Avenue School Teacher Starts ‘Read Across America Month’ With Book Giveaway
Christa McLaughlin glanced over to the group of five 1st Graders eating their lunch at a table in her classroom. “Boys and girls,” she said, “do you like books?”
Read More »Somerset Patriots Re-Sign All-Star RHP David Kubiak
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have re-signed Atlantic League All-Star right-handed pitcher David Kubiak for the 2019 season. “I’ve gotten too used to winning in Somerset to want to go anywhere else,” said Kubiak. “I’m pumped to get back to work and put number seven in the trophy case!”
Read More »New Elementary School Report Cards On The Horizon
Elementary school parents will see new report cards beginning with the 2019-20 school year.
Read More »Franklin Park School Celebrates Black History Month
Black History Month was celebrated at Franklin Park School Feb. 28 with musical and dance performances and biographical sketches of famous black Americans. Members of the Franklin Park School Choir sang “Wade in the Water” and “O Desayo,” and students from the Franklin Park School Student College Dancers performed to “Count on Me” by Bruno Mars.
Read More »In Your Opinion: Open Letter To Democratic Leadership
An open letter to Franklin Township Democratic Municipal Committee Chairman Mr. Ron Jordan And Somerset County Democratic Committee Chairwoman Ms. Peg Schaeffer: Dear Mr. Jordan and Ms. Schaeffer,
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