Bridgewater, NJ- Former NFL wide receiver and Plainfield, NJ native Donald Jones will be working out with the Somerset Patriots during Spring Training. Jones joined the team on Thursday morning and took batting practice during the Patriots workout before their scheduled game against the Camden Riversharks. He will be with the team for the next few days of Spring Training. …

The township Recreation Department once again sponsored the Bunny Jamboree, held April 17 in the parking lot at the Community/Senior Center off DeMott Lane. Kids of all ages played a variety of games, made crafts and took pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Bunny. Below are some scenes from the evening.    

The Franklin Township Pop Warner Warriors program is holding a golf tournament fundraiser May 3 at Bunker Hill Golf Course, 220 Bunker Hill Rd., Princeton. The day begins with breakfast and registration at 10 a.m., followed by an 11 a.m. shotgun scramble. The fee for individual golfers is $125, and $400 for a foursome. Admission includes an 18-hole round of …

Mini-golfers aged 55 and older can register for the “May Day Masters Miniature Golf Tournament,” set for 10 a.m. to noon May 1 at the Colonial Park Putting Course, 156 Mettlers Rd. in Somerset. Sponsored by the Somerset County Park Commission, the event’s rain date is May 2. The competition will feature 18 teams of four players each. Enhancing the …

Electronic waste can be dropped off 7 a.m. to noon April 22 at WCTC, 78 Veronica Ave. in Somerset. “Somerset County employees look forward to meeting residents and sharing literature with them,” Somerset County Freeholder Patricia Walsh, teh Freeholders’ solid waste management/recycling liaison, said in a release. Old computers, televisions, servers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, keyboards and other …

Harry Ettlinger, one of the famed “Monument Men” featured in a hit movie by the same name, gave a talk about his exploits during World War II April 8 at the Canal Walk Hadassah. The talk, which was open to the entire Canal Walk community, was attended by about 224 people, Canal Walk resident Paul Walitsky said in an email …

Gov. Chris Christie called for an end to realty transfer fees and limits on campaign spending in a town hall meeting held April 15 at the N.J. National Guard Armory on Hamilton Street. This was the third time Christie has visited the township during his two terms as governor. Christie spoke to the several hundred people gathered at the armory …

A special presentation of “The Seven Last Words of Jesus” will be held from noon to 3 p.m. April 18 at the Somerset Presbyterian Church, 100 John F. Kennedy Blvd. in Somerset. The program will be an ecumenical service, with ministers of various area congregations delivering the messages. The presenters will be: Rev. John Potter, Honorably Retired, PC(USA) – “Father, …

The Franklin Reporter & Advocate was at the Somerset Patriots Fan Fest on April 12. We have two photo galleries for you, one of general fan pictures, and our mega-gallery of the kids (of all ages) who ran the bases. Enjoy!      

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that they have re-signed left-handed pitcher Roy Merritt. Merritt finished the 2013 season with a 4-2 record, a 1.96 ERA, and 71 strikeouts in 64.1 innings pitched in 38 games. Merritt was among the league leaders in 2012 for the Patriots, finishing with a 3.22 ERA to go with his eight wins and …