The school district’s top teachers and educational support professionals were honored May 13 in a ceremony at the Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School in Bridgewater. Each of the district’s nine schools celebrated one teacher of the year and one educational support professional of the year during the breakfast program.

Update 2: Sterlacci won the $100,000 tournament in the episode which aired May 13. The win qualifies him for the program’s Tournament of Champions.

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (17-5) defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers (8-13) 12-2 on Friday evening at TD Bank Ballpark to kick off the weekend series.  

BMW of North America has named Flemington BMW a Center of Excellence, the only BMW dealership in the state to win the distinction. Flemington BMW is located at Routes 202 and 31 in Flemington and is a member of the Flemington Car & Truck Country Family of Dealerships.

Central Islip, NY – The Somerset Patriots (16-5) put together their most complete performance of the season as they defeated the Long Island Ducks (11-8) 8-1 Thursday evening at Bethpage Ballpark in the rubber match of a three game series.  

It’s a pretty safe bet the students and teachers at Hillcrest Elementary School will have good results the next time they visit their dentists. That’s because the school is collecting used oral care products in a contest through which the school could win a new playground.

Central Islip, NY – The Long Island Ducks (11-8) blanked the Somerset Patriots (15-5) 1-0 Wednesday evening at Bethpage Ballpark. Long Island starting pitcher Jack Snodgrass was electric as he struck out 12 batters, while walking just one in six innings of work.  

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots will host their Fourth Annual Ballpark Comic Con at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday, May 21st presented by the Hugs For Brady Foundation and the organization’s partner, The Palace at Somerset Park. The event will begin at 5:30 pm and last throughout the game.  

More than 300 police officers from around the country set off on bicycles early in the morning of May 10 from the municipal complex on DeMott Lane for the annual Police Unity Tour. The group is expected to arrive at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. in the morning of May 12.

The annual St. Matthias Carnival got underway May 10, featuring rides, games and food.