By Willietta Gombeh, Co-Founder of Compassion For Peace and Child Survival Sierra Leone. Peace and Child Survival Sierra Leone, otherwise known as CPCSSL, is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit operating both here in the United States and in the affected area of Freetown Sierra Leone. CPCSSL is proud to say that we have over 12 years of service in the …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have acquired infielder Tony Thomas from the St. Paul Saints (American Association) for future considerations. Thomas enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League. He has spent the last two seasons with the Saints, playing in 98 games in the 2016 season and 86 games earlier in 2017. This year, …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots (24-27, 66-55) and the Lancaster Barnstormers (29-23, 67-55) split a double header at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday evening. Game 1: Lancaster took the first game 7-6 in ten innings, with the go-ahead run scoring on an RBI fielder’s choice by Cole Garner.

County shutterbugs, amateur or professional, are invited to submit to the third annual “Show us Somerset County Through Your Camera Lens” photo contest. Sponsored by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders, in cooperation with the Somerset County Business Partnership, the contest is open to residents and county staff. Entries will be accepted through Sept. 15.

Submitted by Angela Dubivsky. Are you a woman, age 18 or above in search of opportunities to share and/or develop your talents and skills to make a difference in your community and to make new friends in the process?  If so, please accept an invitation to the annual Franklin Woman’s Club Meet and Greet Afternoon Tea to be held 2 …

Bridgewater, NJ-   The Lancaster Barnstormers (29-22, 67-54) defeated the Somerset Patriots (23-27, 65-55) 3-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Monday evening.  

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that All-Star outfielder Justin Pacchioli’s contract has been purchased by the Boston Red Sox.  

Submitted by Task Force member Barbara Cuthbert. Each month, the Task Force meets at the Municipal Building, 475 DeMott Lane, and all who want to be informed, get involved, and share insights are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate.

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of outfielder D’Vontrey Richardson. Richardson enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League. 

Franklin Township military veterans were among those honored Aug, 27 at the Somerset Patriots’ annual Veterans Appreciation Day. Among those attending were members of the Canal Walk Veterans Club and local attorney John Shamy, a Vietnam veteran and member of Vietnam Veterans of America Post 223 of Metuchen.