Bridgewater, NJ – The York Revolution (30-23) defeated the Somerset Patriots (30-23) 5-3 at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday evening.   The Patriots jumped out in front in the first inning on a two-run home run by Eric Farris (1).   A two-run shot by Joel Guzman (9) in the fourth inning tied up the game at 2-2.   York …

The Franklin Youth Initiative program has received a $10,000 grant from Investors Bank. The grant was acknowledged at the June 14 Township Council meeting with a commendation to Investors’ vice president and Somerset branch manager Michael Harris, and a presentation by Harris of a ceremonial check. The bank has given the program $70,000 in the last seven years, said Township …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (30-22) defeated the York Revolution (29-23) 5-3 at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday evening.   Tied at 3-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Bryan LaHair launched a two-run blast (6) to right field to give Somerset what would ultimately be the 5-3 final.   “I’m just trying to keep the chain moving. …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Alexis Candelario.   Candelario enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball after playing most of his career in professional leagues in Central America. He has played in Nicaragua, Mexico and his native Dominican Republic before playing in Italy the …

Chief of Police Lawrence Roberts was recently honored for his efforts in helping make the FTPD the most ethnically diverse department of its size in the state. Roberts received the award at a June 10 banquet held in Edison by the North Jersey Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives. Mayor Phillip Kramer also attended the banquet. Kramer and …

Franklin Township Police Lt. Gregory Borlan became Capt. Borlan at the June 14 Township Council meeting. A 23-year department veteran, Borlan was sworn into his new position surrounded by his family and with a number of fellow officers looking on. The council recently re-established the captain position at the request of Chief Lawrence Roberts. Roberts said the department needed a …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (29-22) defeated the York Revolution (29-22) 10-8 at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday evening.   York took a 1-0 lead in the second inning on a solo home run by Alfredo Marte (4)   The Patriots gained the lead with a four-run third inning. Aharon Eggleston got Somerset on the board on an RBI …

Dozens of people from Franklin and the surrounding area gathered at The Den nightclub on Hamilton Street the evening of June 13 for an impromptu vigil for those killed and injured in the attack on an Orlando, Fla. gay bar. More than 100 people were killed or wounded in the one-man attack on patrons at Pulse, a gay bar in …

Lancaster, PA – Six different pitchers combined to strike out a season-high 13 batters as the Somerset Patriots (28-22) doubled up the Lancaster Barnstormers (25-23) 4-2 Monday evening in the rubber match at Clipper Magazine Stadium   “The pitchers did a phenomenal job,” said catcher Rob Kral. “They were executing all their pitches. They established their fastball early and mixed …

Updated: The council voted to award Falak Construction the contract at its June 14 meting. Original Story: The Township Council on June 14 is expected to award an $87,000 contract to build three cricket pitches in township parks. Falak Construction of North Brunswick was the lowest of two bidders on the project, according to a memo written by township senior engineer Maureen Sturgeon. …