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Bill Bowman

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.

Somerset Woman Charged With Robbery After Pepper Spraying Store Security

A 40-year-old Somerset woman faces several charges after a May 18 incident at the Bridgewater Commons Mall during which she allegedly pepper-spayed store and mall security guards. The woman, Fantasia Johnson, was allegedly seen by a store security guard placing $154 worth of merchandise in her purse. She was stopped by the security guard and two mall security guars when …

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Ducks Take Series Opener Over Patriots 9-3

Bridgewater, NJ – The Long Island Ducks (17-11) defeated the Somerset Patriots (19-10) 9-3 before a season-high 6,503 fans at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday night.   The Ducks got to Somerset starter Mickey Storey with a six-run third inning to break open the game. Lew Ford drove in a run on a base hit and a two-run double by …

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Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School, Praised By Christie, Cited For Lack Of Diversity By DOE

The township-based charter school praised earlier this week by Gov. Chris Christie is under a state-mandated limited enrollment plan to alleviate “concerns” over the school’s student population’s “lack of diversity.” Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School on Cortelyous Lane was placed under a restricted enrollment plan for the next five school years by state education commissioner David Hespe as a condition of its …

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Patriots Edge Bluefish 5-4 In 11 Innings

Bridgeport, CT – The Somerset Patriots (19-9) edged the Bridgeport Bluefish (9-18) 5-4 in 11 innings Thursday night at Harbor Yard. Vinny Zarrillo hit the go ahead RBI single in the top of the 11th inning and contributed defensively with an outfield assist to end the game as the tying run was thrown out at the plate in the bottom …

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Regency Heritage Honors Somerset County Centenarians

Somerset County centenarians were once again honored May 19 at the Regency Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on DeMott Lane. Held to commemorate Older Americans’ Month, the event drew about 21 centenarians and their families to a luncheon at the center. Regency holds the Guinness world record for most centenarians gathered in one place with 41, set at the annual …

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Homewood Suites Cuts Ribbon On Room Improvements

Homewood Suites on Pierce Street held a celebration May 18 to commemorate the refurbishing of its suites and added amenities. The 11-year-old hotel held a ribbon cutting to memorialize the occasion. Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce president Michael Harris cut the blue ribbon, held by hotel staff and representatives from the Township Council and business community. “We’re always here to …

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Cedar Hill Prep School Students Excel In Spanish Exam, Solar Competition

Submitted by Cedar Hill Prep School. Cedar Hill Preparatory School students won a local solar car competition, and also achieved high scores on the National Spanish Exam. A group of Cedar Hill 8th Graders competed in the Solar Jam competition in Princeton on May 14, part of the Junior Solar Sprints program sponsored by PSEG and organized by OASIS (Organizing Action on …

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Bullpen Pitches 8.1 Scoreless Innings As Patriots Snap Losing Streak

Bridgeport, CT – The Somerset Patriots (18-9) snapped their season-long four game losing streak by defeating the Bridgeport Bluefish (9-17) 6-2 Wednesday in the night cap of the day-night doubleheader. The bullpen was stellar, hurling 8.1 scoreless innings and only surrendering three hits. 14 of the final 15 Bluefish batters were retired.   “I’ve only been here for a couple …

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Bluefish Take Early Game Of Double Header 7-5

Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Bluefish (9-16) scored five unanswered runs to win 7-5 against the Somerset Patriots (17-9) in seven innings in game one of the day-night doubleheader from Harbor Yard. Six of the seven Bluefish runs occurred with two outs. During the season-long four game-losing streak, the Patriots have committed seven errors, two of which were committed in …

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Bluefish Top Patriots 10-4

Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Bluefish (8-16) scored eight unanswered runs to defeat the Somerset Patriots (17-8) 10-4 in the series opener at Harbor Yard. The Patriots squandered two different leads and committed a season-high three errors. This was their largest margin of defeat this season.   “We have not been real consistent with some of the plays we should …

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