Bridgewater, NJ – Aharon Eggleston’s two-run walk off single in the 15th inning gave the Somerset Patriots (20-18, 58-50) a 6-5 victory over the York Revolution (21-16, 61-46) on Monday evening at TD Bank Ballpark.   Trailing 5-4 with two outs in the bottom of the 15th inning, Eggleston delivered a two-run base hit down the right field line to end the …

Three people were injured and Cedar Grove Lane as closed for about one hour during the evening of Aug. 14 after a three-car collision. Police said that at shortly after 5 p.m., a 2001 Nissan Altima driven by Jeffrey Georgiana, 55, of Somerset was traveling north on Cedar Grove Lane when it collided with a 2007 Honda Odyssey, driven by George …

A township resident is kicking off the 15th anniversary of her business by hosting a free event for the community. Inspire Performing Arts and Cultural Center, 987D Jersey Ave. in New Brunswick, is hosting its inaugural “Reading Day and Performing Arts Exposure” from 6:30-8 p.m. Aug 24. “At this event, we are specifically highlighting our core values of education and …

Bridgewater, NJ- Former Somerset Patriots infielder Robert Andino has been called up to the Major Leagues with the Miami Marlins and will start at second base in Sunday’s game against the Chicago White Sox.   Andino hit .267 with 112 hits, 24 doubles, 13 home runs and 46 RBI in 108 games for Triple-A New Orleans this season before being …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (15-21, 41-65) defeated the Somerset Patriots (19-18, 57-50) 6-5 in 12 innings on Sunday evening at TD Bank Ballpark.   Zach Wilson’s RBI double in the top of the 12th inning broke the 5-5 tie and led the Blue Crabs to the win. The Patriots threatened with the tying run at third …

Mike Virdi hated his commute into New York City, so he decided to do something about it. For decades, Virdi said, he either had to take a “long, slow bus ride” to his job in New York City, or else “drive 20 minutes to the train station, pay for parking and then get on the train for an hour.” Moving …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (19-17, 57-49) defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (14-21, 40-65) 7-5 on Saturday evening at TD Bank Ballpark. With the win, the Patriots improved to 13-2 against Southern Maryland this season.   Somerset took a 2-0 lead in the first inning on RBI singles by Eric Farris and Bryan LaHair.   “I was just trying …

Franklin Township police officers and members of two church congregations went door-to-door in one neighborhood Aug. 12. The goal of the walk through the Parkside neighborhood, according to its organizers, was to help the community and the officers get to know each other. “What we plan to accomplish is just for the police officers to have the opportunity to speak with the …

Update: The Freeholders approved the plans and authorized receipt of bids for the project. Original: Replacement of the Six Mile Run bridge on South Middlebush Road is expected to be brought closer to reality at the Somerset County Freeholder’s Aug. 23 meeting. The Freeholders are expected to approve the plans and authorize the acceptance of bids for the replacement of the …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (18-17, 56-49) defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (14-20, 40-64) 10-2 on Friday evening at TD Bank Ballpark.   The Patriots jumped out in front with three runs in the bottom of the first inning. After Aharon Eggleston reached on a single, David Vidal clubbed his 18th home run of the season. Bryan LaHair …