A pair of Florida-based doctors traveling cross-country with a health message for men stopped off June 12 at the newest Anytime Fitness location on Elizabeth Avenue. The message they brought was for men to “drop their excuses,” see their doctors and follow healthy lifestyles. That message resonated personally with Daniella Harris, the owner of the Anytime Fitness franchise, who made ensuring …

A Nigerian King on a tour of the United States visited Franklin June 11, bringing messages of peace and the desire to establish economic ties with the township. Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, King of the Yourba people in Nigeria, is leading a delegation of other Nigerian kings and dignitaries in the month-long trip to the U.S. Ogunwisu – known in Nigeria as …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of Major League left-handed pitcher Rudy Owens.   Owens enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. The southpaw has made one start at the Major League level with the Houston Astros in 2014. He worked 5.2 innings in a start against …

Students, staff – past and present – and alumni gathered at MacAfee Road School June 10 to remember old times, renew friendships, and eat. The occasion was a barbecue picnic attended by several hundred people. Organized by MacAfee staff, the picnic was meant to “commemorate 50 years of service to the community,” said Susan Lenczewski, a MacAfee teacher. She said …

As they have for about 14 years before, a team from the Franklin Township Police Department on June 10 ran a leg of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. The township squad was joined by runners from South Brunswick police, said FTPD Det. Kevin Fitzharris. “Combined, we have about 17 runners, and we’ve raised approximately $2,300 so …

The Franklin High School theatre was packed June 10 with students cheering on their classmates during the 12th annual Aspects of Video Awards. During the program – created by Michael Pinnix, who teaches the school’s aspects of video class – Aspect students’ video entries were judged in a number of categories, including Public Service Announcement, Music Documentary and Music Video. Winners …

A Franklin High School senior was one of 12 Somerset County high school students recently awarded scholarships by the PeopleCare Center for Nonprofits in Bridgewater. Jay Shah, who will attend Rutgers University in the Fall, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship in a special ceremony at the center. The recipients were chosen from 57 applicants, according to a press release about the scholarships. …

New Britain, CT – The Somerset Patriots (26-21) salvaged the series finale against the New Britain Bees (23-22) 5-3 Thursday evening at New Britain Stadium. It was Somerset’s first ever win against New Britain in franchise history.   With the score tied at 3-3 in the top of the sixth inning, Brad Snyder belted a go ahead solo home run …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that they will host Revolutionary Spirit Night on Tuesday, June 14th. First pitch at TD Bank Ballpark against the York Revolution is scheduled for 7:05 p.m., with gates opening at 6:00 p.m.   The Somerset Patriots have partnered with Crossroads of the American Revolution to present the first ever Revolutionary Spirit Night at the …

A township doctor with a practice in Jamesburg was sentenced to one year in federal prison June 8 for his role in a kickback scheme involving a Morris County diagnostics company. Dr. Paresh Patel, 55, will also have to pay a $6,000 fine and had to forfeit more than $174,000 he received in bribes during the four-year scheme, according to …