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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.

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.  

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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.  

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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.  

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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.  

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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.  

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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.

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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.

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Bluefish Double Up Patriots 6-3

Bridgewater, NJ – The Bridgeport Bluefish (14-11) doubled up the Somerset Patriots (17-8) 6-3 Wednesday evening in the second game of a day-night doubleheader.  

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