The two major candidates for the 12th U.S. Congressional District seat sparred recently over tweets one made criticizing Pres. Donald Trump and the Republican-led Congress. Republican challenger Daryl Kipnis took exception to an Aug. 22 tweet posted by the Democratic incumbent, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, in which she wrote, “For a Congress so full of men it’s incredible that we …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Ryan Webb. Webb enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and the Atlantic League. He has eight seasons of MLB service with the San Diego Padres, Miami Marlins, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians and Tampa Bay Rays. He appeared in 18 games for the Rays during the 2016 …

​Lancaster, Pennsylvania – The Somerset Patriots (24-19, 59-47) tossed a five-hit shutout over the Lancaster Barnstormers (21-18, 59-42) in a 5-0 win in Friday night’s series opener at Clipper Magazine Stadium. The Patriots jumped out to their early lead with five runs in the top of the first inning. Alfredo Rodriguez raced home on a passed ball for the first run …

The school district has an updated list of areas it considers too dangerous for children to walk to school.

Schools Superintendent John Ravally stands to earn another $29,000 at the end of the upcoming school year, based on five goals approved Aug 23 by the Board of Education. As it does yearly, the board set three quantitative goals and two qualitative goals for Ravally, with tiered payments based on how much of each goal he accomplishes.

There will still be a few loose ends to tie up, but for the most part, district schools will be ready to open on Sept. 20, the Board of Education was told at its Aug. 23 meeting. Schools Superintendent John Ravally gave the board its final update on the “One Less Move” referendum construction projects before the new school year …

The donor of statues targeted for a controversial “Peace and Nonviolence” monument park on township open space owns vacant land in the township that could be suitable for such a park. The land, two adjoining rectangular lots on Davidson Avenue, is primarily wetlands, but there are about 3 buildable acres at the front of the combined lots, facing Davidson.

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots (23-19, 58-47) defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters (28-13, 69-35) 11-9 at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday evening. Tied up 9-9 in the bottom of the eighth inning, Somerset reclaimed the lead in the back-and-forth contest on a two-run double by Flores, who finished the game 4-for-5 with four RBI.

Gloria Scott, 81, passed away on August 21 at her home in Cape May Court House. Ms. Scott was born October 04, 1936 in Somerville to the late John and Elizabeth (Hogg) Lamond. She was a resident of Cape May Court House and was previously from South Bound Brook. Gloria worked for RCA, John Wiley and Sons and most recently …

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