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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.

Revolution Walk Off With 14 Inning Win

York, PA – The York Revolution (23-29, 47-65) salvaged the series finale against the Somerset Patriots (23-20, 73-40) by winning 3-2 in 14 innings on Sunday evening at Santander Stadium. Left fielder James Simmons tied the game with a RBI single in the final frame then the following batter, center fielder Jose Costanza, won the game with a RBI walk-off …

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Patriots Clobber Revolution 17-6

York, PA – The Somerset Patriots (23-19, 73-39) defeated the York Revolution (22-19, 46-65) 17-6 Saturday evening at Santander Stadium. The 17 runs Somerset tallied tied a season-high.  

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Patriots Top Revolution 12-9

York, PA – The Somerset Patriots (22-19, 72-39) defeated the York Revolution (22-18, 46-64) 12-9 Friday evening at Santander Stadium.  

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Bottle Craft Set To Open In Former Drug Fair Building

After lying vacant for several years – save for the annual pop-up store for Halloween – at least half of the old Drug Fair building on Easton Avenue will soon have new life. Or maybe a new “spirit,” is a better way to phrase it.

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In Your Opinion: Find The Truth In The Middle

By Bill Connell, Somerset. At the last town council meeting I asked a question: How much of the traffic on South Middlebush road was local and how much of it was pass-through? Based on previous data, about 60 percent was pass-through. For the town planners, should you deny services to local people just because people that don’t live here are …

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School Board Privatizes Teachers’ Aides’ Substitutes

The school district’s 15 or so substitute paraprofessionals were privatized at the Aug. 20 Board of Education meeting. The move is not a first step in privatizing all the district’s paraprofessionals, district representatives said.

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FTBL 12U Warriors Prepare For First Trip To Cooperstown Tournament

A dream several years in the making is about to come true for a dozen members of the Franklin Township Baseball League’s 12 and Under team. The players will leave at the end of August for Cooperstown, NY – the home of baseball and its Hall of Fame – for the Cooperstown National Invitation Tournament.

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Snyder’s Farm Expands ‘Pick Your Own’ Offerings

Emre Demirbay smiled as he bent over and plucked a ruby red tomato from one of many hanging from a row of plants. “That’s a good one,” he said to his wife, Demi, as he placed the tomato in the basket she was holding.

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Ducks Take Series With 5-1 Win

Bridgewater, NJ – The Long Island Ducks (22-18, 68-42) defeated the Somerset Patriots (21-19, 71-39) 5-1 Thursday evening at TD Bank Ballpark.  

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Ducks Outlast Patriots In 13 Innings

Bridgewater, NJ – The Long Island Ducks (21-18, 67-42) blanked the Somerset Patriots (21-18, 71-38) 1-0 in 13 innings Wednesday evening at TD Bank Ballpark.  

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