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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.

Ducks Take Series Opener Over Patriots 4-2 In Extras

Bridgewater, NJ – The Long Island Ducks (14-9, 54-39) defeated the Somerset Patriots (12-13, 50-45) 4-2 in ten innings at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday evening.  

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Eleanor Barr, 63, Loved Nature And Her Children

Eleanor Barr, 63 entered eternal peace on Monday, July 25th, 2016, at her home in Somerset. Eleanor was born January 19, 1953 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the loving daughter of Herbert and Anne (Bartoli) Barr. Eleanor lived life a generous, kind, sweet, beautiful and loving mother of three. She was the caretaker of her parents during their later years. A graduate …

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Weekend Rain Could Cause Headaches For Monday Morning Commuters

Township commuters could have a rough go of it the morning of Aug. 1 as heavy weekend rains have caused flooding in several areas. As of the evening of July 31, the Blackwells Mills and Griggstown causeways off Canal Road were flooded out, and “(m)otorists should anticipate that these causeways will remain closed through the morning commute,” according to a …

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Margaret Ann Murphy, 81; Nurse, Grandma

Margaret Ann Murphy, 81, died on July 25, 2016 in Flemington. A native of Waterbury, Ct., she lived in Hartford and Newington, Ct. before moving to Somerset in 1966. She was a 1955 graduate of St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in Waterbury, CT. She was employed by St. Mary’s as an RN in the operating room and clinical instructor to …

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Bluefish Sweep Double Header Over Patriots

Bridgewater, NJ – The Bridgeport Bluefish (14-10, 44-50) swept a double header over the Somerset Patriots (12-12, 50-44) at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday evening.  

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Township Resident Wins Wilbraham & Monson Academy’s Positive Influence Award

Township resident Kiana Smith was awarded the Davison Prize at Wilbraham & Monson Academy’s Prize Day on May 27. The Davison Prize is awarded each year to a student who is to return to the Wilbraham, Mass. Academy for the following year and who has shown in his or her school relationships a marked capacity for leadership, cooperation and helpful …

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Emerald Ash Borer Poses Threat To Township Trees

A small green insect, indigenous to Asia, is causing some consternation in the township. The Emerald Ash Borer is killing Ash trees in Franklin, as well as other parts of Somerset County and in five other New Jersey counties.

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Patriots Lead Early, But Fall Short 6-5 To Bluefish

Bridgewater, NJ – The Bridgeport Bluefish (12-10, 42-50) defeated the Somerset Patriots (12-10, 50-42) 6-5 at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday evening.  

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Carolyn Nagy, 80, Lifelong Township Resident

Carolyn “Caroline” M. Nagy, 80, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick. Ms. Nagy was born in New Brunswick, and was a lifelong resident of Somerset. Caroline was a devoted parishioner and a trustee of SS Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Somerset. She was a retiree of St. Peter’s University …

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Somerset Patriots To Host Sinatra Celebration On August 3rd

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots will host a Sinatra Celebration at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday, August 3rd during their game against the Long Island Ducks. Game time is set for 7:05 pm.  

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