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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.

Revolution Edge Patriots 5-4

York, PA – The York Revolution (11-19) salvaged the series finale against the Somerset Patriots (21-9) by winning 5-4 Monday evening from Santander Stadium. The Patriots snapped their four game winning streak while the Revolution ended their six game losing streak.   In the bottom of the first inning third baseman Bryan Pounds and first baseman Andres Perez each slapped …

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Patriots Win 9-5 Over Revolution

York, PA – The Somerset Patriots (21-8) defeated the York Revolution (10-19) 9-5 Sunday evening from Santander Stadium. With the victory Somerset won its fifth straight series.   In the bottom of the first inning second baseman Eric Patterson recorded a RBI groundout to give York a 1-0 advantage.   York plated a pair of runs in the bottom of …

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Patriots Crush Revolution 17-4

York, PA – The Somerset Patriots (20-8) crushed the York Revolution (10-18) 17-4 Saturday evening from Santander Stadium. The Patriots established a season-high in runs and hits with 18.   In the top of the second inning Somerset scored three runs to grab a 3-0 lead. Second baseman Greg Hopkins blooped a RBI double, shortstop Robert Andino stroked a RBI …

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Patriots Ace Mickey Storey Signed By LA Dodgers

Bridgewater, NJ- Somerset Patriots ace right-handed pitcher Mickey Storey has had his contract purchased by the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and will report to Double-A.   Storey was the Atlantic League’s leading pitcher this season with a 4-0 ERA, a 0.93 ERA, and 23 strikeouts in 29.0 innings pitched in five games started. He also had a complete game shutout …

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Patriots Top Revolution 5-1

York, PA – The Somerset Patriots (19-8) defeated the York Revolution (10-17) 5-1 Friday evening from Santander Stadium.   In the top of the first inning designated hitter Thomas Neal slapped a RBI double to give Somerset a 1-0 advantage.   York evened the contest at 1-1 in the home half of the first inning as left fielder Eric Patterson …

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Patriots Rally Past Bluefish 5-3

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (18-8) rallied past the Bridgeport Bluefish (14-12) by winning 5-3 Thursday evening from TD Bank Ballpark.   Trailing 3-2 in the bottom of the seventh inning, the Patriots catapulted in front when first baseman Chris Marrero smacked a three run home run (5) to give Somerset its first lead at 5-3.   In the …

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Colonial Park Paddle Boats & Putting Course Open

An annual Somerset County sign of spring is the official opening of the Somerset County Park Commission award-winning Putting Course and the Paddle Boats on Powder Mill Pond at Colonial Park in Franklin Township. Both facilities are open for the season. The Colonial Park Putting Course offers the player gardens and natural landscaping rather than the amusements found at traditional …

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Learn All That Is Available When Shopping Locally

The Somerset County Business Partnership will present “Biz Fest,” the Somerset County ‘hyper-local’ trade show and networking opportunity for Somerset County businesses and residents on Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Imperia, 1714 Easton Avenue, Somerset New Jersey. Among the business sectors represented will be health and wellness, technology, staffing agencies, home improvements, nonprofit …

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Township Cyclists Participate in ‘Ride Of Silence’

About 30 bicyclists participated May 20 in the annual “Ride of Silence,” a slow bike tour to honor those cyclists killed or injured  while riding on public roads. Organized by Mayor Chris Kelly – himself an avid cyclist – this was the first time the worldwide event has been held in the township. The event was founded in 2003 after …

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Township Detectives Receive Valor Awards From SomCo 200 Club

Six township police detectives were among the local and state police honored with 2015 Valor Awards May 20 by the 200 Club of Somerset County. The program, now in its 42 year, seeks to honor first responders for their service in the p[revious year, and awards scholarships to the children of active Somerset County law enforcement or emergency service personnel. The …

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