A township woman stopped by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick Aug. 5 for a reunion of sorts. Tamara D’Ambra, accompanied by her mother, husband and three children, wanted to say “thank you” to the hospital’s Mobile Health Services and medical staff who helped save her life in June. D’Ambra, 44, suffered a major heart attack at home …

The Somerset County Park Foundation is providing an opportunity to pay tribute to family and close friends through a donation of a tree or park bench at a location within the Somerset County Park system. A tax-deductible donation of $2,000 will earn the placement of a bench or tree with a plaque memorializing the contribution. The Park Foundation will maintain …

Joan B. Bowden, 81, passed away August 2, 2016. Joan was born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and resided in Raritan and Bridgewater before moving to Somerset in 2015. She graduated from Somerset County College with an Associate degree in Liberal Arts. She worked at Bridgewater-Raritan H.S. East in the Guidance Office and then as a social worker for 21 years …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (13-14, 51-46) defeated the Long Island Ducks (15-10, 55-40) 3-1 at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday afternoon to take the series finale.  

A bill that aims to help prevent college student suicides was signed into law earlier this week. The bill, known as the “Madison Holleran Suicide Prevention Act,” was co-sponsored by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17), as well as Assembly members Joseph Lagana, Tom Goblin and Raj Mukherji.

Chris Rizzo, 31, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at his home in North Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick, he lived in Somerset for many years before moving to North Brunswick. In his youth he was a tremendous soccer player, particularly at the goalie position. He was a talented cook and a huge fan of the NY Giants and …

Gail Governable, 63, passed away peacefully Sunday evening at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick to the late William and Janet Governable, Ms. Governale was raised in the Somerset section of Franklin Township and also lived in Old Bridge, where she raised her children. She was a talented crafter, enjoyed making homemade gifts and …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Long Island Ducks (15-9, 55-39) defeated the Somerset Patriots (12-14, 50-46) 3-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday evening.  

Submitted by the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association. The Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association is happy to gain a new partner in its efforts to engage community members in its mission to keep water clean, safe and healthy in central New Jersey. L’Oréal USA Franklin generously donated 20 barrels to the Watershed Association for community rain barrel workshops this summer and has offered to …

Rose Bohlman passed away peacefully on July 31, 2016 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital with her closest friends and RWJ family by her side. Rose, born in Bronx, New York, was a lifelong resident of Franklin Park. She attended SUNY: Fredonia and enjoyed her college years with her friends Kay Robinson and Margaret Boyd. Rose was an employee of …