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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.

Riversharks Pile It On In Extras Over The Patriots

Bridgewater, NJ – The Camden Riversharks (8-18, 37-59) defeated the Somerset Patriots (15-11, 65-31) 8-4 in 13 innings Thursday afternoon at TD Bank Ballpark.  

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New Security Measures, Streetscape On Tap For Hamilton Street Business District

Redevelopment projects that promise to change its streetscape and new efforts at making the area safer herald what could be a renaissance of the Hamilton Street business district. The business district portion of Hamilton Street, which runs roughly from Franklin Boulevard to the New Brunswick border, was once the township’s “Main Street.” That changed over the past several decades with development …

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Barnstormers Rally Past Patriots 7-6

Lancaster, PA- The Lancaster Barnstormers (16-8, 44-50) defeated the Somerset Patriots (15-10, 65-30) in walk-off fashion 7-6 Monday evening at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Closer Jon Hunton blew his first save since June 17th as he had converted 15 straight save opportunities until tonight when he surrendered two runs in the final inning.  

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Barnstormers Take Game Over Patriots 5-3

Lancaster, PA – The Lancaster Barnstormers (15-8, 43-50) defeated the Somerset Patriots (15-9, 65-29) 5-3 Sunday afternoon at Clipper Magazine Stadium.  

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Patriots Outlast Barnstormers 7-6

Lancaster, PA – The Somerset Patriots (15-8, 65-28) defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers (14-8, 42-50) 7-6 Saturday evening at Clipper Magazine Stadium. The victory snapped Lancaster’s eight game winning streak.  

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Barnstormers Top Patriots 4-3

Lancaster, PA – The Lancaster Barnstormers (14-7, 42-49) defeated the Somerset Patriots (14-8, 64-28) 4-3 Friday evening at Clipper Magazine Stadium.  

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Township Man Wanted By Police In Drive-By Shooting

Police are looking for a 21-year-old township man they believe was the gunman in an Aug. 1 drive-by shooting on Ambrose Street. A reward of up to $1,500 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Devin Alexander of Hamilton Street, who police say fired a handgun at a man while he was sitting in his parked car.

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Somerset Patriots Pitcher Sean Bierman Signed By Baltimore Orioles

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed pitcher Sean Bierman’s contract has been purchased by the Baltimore Orioles organization and he will report to Double-A.  

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Quail Brook Senior Center August Schedule Announced

625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 563-4213 Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bridge Lessons – Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. Body & Brain Yoga with Lucy Pagnetti – Monday, 10:30 a.m. Advance registration required; $5.00 donation suggested per class. Body and Brain Yoga is a dynamic mind-body practice that combines stretching, flowing movement, deep breathing exercises and …

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Meet Our Advertiser: Q&A With Anytime Fitness’ Daniella Harris

We recently sat down with Daniella Harris, owner of Anytime Fitness at 920 Hamilton St., to talk about Anytime’s unique outlook on personal training. Q: What’s your businesses’ philosophy? A: We’re solutions-focused. We focus in getting results for our clients. We do that primarily through guided training. So whether it be one-on-one personal training or small group or team training, …

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