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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.

Franklin Township Baseball League Sets Home Run Derby, All-Star Game

The Franklin Township Baseball League will hold its annual Home Run Derby and All-Star Games from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 26. The celebration begins with the Home Run Derby, where players, arranged by level, will get their chance to knock the ball out of the park. The All-Star Games will follow, beginning around 9:30 A.M. showcasing a very …

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ZTrek Cycling Event To Raise Money For Food Pantry, Medical Clinic

Submitted by ZTrek. The annual ZTrek fundraising cycling event is slated to take off July 28 from the ZCC Children’s Christian Ministry Church in Zarepath.

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Park Commission Offers Tennis Lessons At Colonial Park

The Somerset County Park Commission will offer a one-week tennis lesson course at Colonial Park starting July 9. Lessons are available for Beginner, beginner/Advanced Beginner, and Intermediate/Advance

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General, Academic and Career Programs Information Sessions, Campus Tours Slated at RVCC

Submitted by Raritan Valley Community College. Learn about Raritan Valley Community College’s academic and career programs at a variety of Information Sessions being offered in June at the College’s Branchburg campus. The following events have been scheduled:

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Franklin Woman’s Club Awards Seven Scholarships

Seven Franklin High School seniors were recently awarded a total of $7,000 in scholarships by the Franklin Woman’s Club. The $1,000 individual scholarships were presented at the annual club dinner on May 15. Money for the scholarships was raised through the club’s annual Tricky Tray fundraiser.

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Patriots Take Finale And Series Over Ducks

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots (13-6) defeated the Long Island Ducks (12-9) 5-4 before 6,022 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon. The Patriots took an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning on an error that allowed Alex Castellanos to score.

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Ducks Even Up Series With 6-2 Win Over Patriots

Bridgewater, NJ- The Long Island Ducks (12-8) defeated the Somerset Patriots (12-6) 6-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday night. The Ducks took an early 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning on an RBI double by Lew Ford, a sacrifice fly by David Washington, and an RBI single by Wilkin Castillo.

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Mourners Gather For Final Goodbye To Dyllan Burrell

Dyllan Burrell was remembered May 19 for his faith, his sense of humor and his ability on the football field during his funeral at Eternal Life Christian Center on Franklin Boulevard. Mourners packed the center’s sanctuary to pay their respects to the 14-year-old Franklin High School freshman who died on May 8, after he collapsed during gym class.

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Patriots Walk Off Winners Again Over Ducks

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots (12-5) defeated the Long Island Ducks (11-8) 1-0 at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday night. Both teams remained scoreless until the bottom of the ninth inning when Aaron Dudley delivered a one-out bases loaded sacrifice fly to win the game.

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Flemington Car & Truck Country Donates To MacAfee, Claremont PTOs

FLEMINGTON – The Flemington Car & Truck Country Family of Brands donated $200 each to the Parent-Teacher Organizations of MacAfee Road and the soon-to-be-opened Claremont elementary schools on May 18. The donations were made by Steve Kalafer, the dealership’s founding chairman.

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