​Waldorf, Maryland – Four different Somerset Patriots (33-27) pitchers combined to toss a four-hit shutout over the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (25-35) in a 4-0 win Monday night at Regency Furniture stadium. Somerset jumped ahead in the fourth inning with a four-run frame. Justin Pacchioli drew a bases-loaded walk to open up the scoring before Mike Fransoso added a two-run single. …

The area on Phillips Road in which a dead body was found on July 1. Update: Authorities have identified the dead man as 26-year-old Darren Fordham, Jr. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the …

Christopher Williams. Photo: Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. A 22-year-old township man has been arrested on attempted murder and weapons charges in connection with a June 23 shooting on Reler Avenue. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that five Somerset Patriots have been selected by the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and the fans as 2018 All-Stars. Pitchers Duane Below and Cory Riordan, outfielder Julio Borbon, infielder Alfredo Rodriguez, and utility player Mike Fransoso will represent Somerset on the Liberty Division squad. The Atlantic League’s 21st Annual All-Star Game will …

York, Penn. – The Somerset Patriots (32-27) salvaged their weekend with a 9-4 win over the York Revolution (31-29) Sunday afternoon at PeoplesBank Park. Alfredo Rodriguez (1) got the Patriots off to a hot start with a solo home run down the left field line in the top of the first inning.  Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …

Board of Education member Michelle Shelton, right, speaks to members of the Success Forum of Franklin Township June 30. Members of a 5-year-old youth mentoring group received some life advice June 30 from one of the newest members of the Board of Education. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

York, Penn. – The Somerset Patriots (31-27) dropped game two of Saturday’s doubleheader 9-3 to the York Revolution (31-28) at PeoplesBank Park. York put a six-spot on the board in the bottom of the third to take an early 6-0 lead. A bases-loaded walk to Jared Mitchell began the scoring before a two-run single from Melky Mesa and three-straight RBI …

York, Penn. – The Somerset Patriots (31-25) were shut out 4-0 in game one Saturday’s doubleheader against the York Revolution (30-28) at PeoplesBank Park. The Revolution jumped ahead early with a three-run second inning. Nick King’s two-run double and Roger Diaz’s RBI single highlighted the inning.  Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …

More than 500 Franklin High School seniors took that last official walk from the high school to the football field June 29 for the Class of 2018’s commencement. Students, parents friends and relatives heard from a number of speakers, including class Salutatorian Riya Sheth, Valedictorian Kunj Padh, Class President Morgan Riddick, principal Frank Chmiel, Board of Education President Nancy LaCorte …

York, Penn. – The Somerset Patriots (31-24) allowed a late lead get away in a tough 4-3 loss to the York Revolution (29-28) Friday night at PeoplesBank Park. The Revolution took an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first on a two-run single from Melky Mesa. The Patriots tied up the ballgame in the top of the fourth …