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Bill Bowman

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.

Summer Food Service Program Serves Free Meals At Two Township Sites

The Summer Food Service Program, a federal program that serves food and snacks to underprivileged children, has two sites operating in the township. The sites are located at the Franklin Middle School, 415 Francis St., and Naaman Williams Park on Matilda Avenue. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …

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Police Log: July 23 – July 27, 2014

July 23 Kairy Quinonez of Carteret was cited for careless driving after her car rear-ended one driven on Route 27 by Lauren Lubas of North Brunswick. Lubas said she was stopped in traffic when her car was hit, Quinonez said Lubas slammed on her brakes, leaving no time to avoid the accident. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …

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Unlocked Cars Ransacked, Documents Stolen

Four township residents reported July 28 that their unlocked cars had been ransacked and, in two cases, documents stolen, police said. Residents of Dina Lane, Holland Drive, Brook Street and Coventry Lane told police that someone entered their cars and ransacked the interiors. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

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Police: More Than $23,000 In Items Stolen From Delar Parkway Home

More than $23,000 in items were stolen from a Delar Parkway homeowner, police said. Police said the victim, who was not identified, reported on July 27 that the items were stolen from their home sometime between July 23 and July 26. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …

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Car Wash Employee Loses Part Of Finger In Wheel

An employee at the Franklin Park Car Wash on Route 27 lost part of a finger July 26 while cleaning a car, police said. Police said the 38-year-old employee, who was not identified, was cleaning the left front wheel rim on a 2005 Hyundai XG3 when his left middle finger got caught in the rim. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …

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Patriots Power Past Blue Crabs 7-5

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (10-9, 56-32) defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (10-9, 39-50) 7-5 Monday evening from TD Bank Ballpark.   Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But …

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Section Of Canal Road To Be Closed For Repaving

[wpgmappity id=”13″]   Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we can only do that with your support. Please consider a yearly subscription to our online news site; at $37 a …

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Blue Crabs Edge Patriots 5-4

Bridgewater, NJ – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (10-8, 39-49) defeated the Somerset Patriots (9-9, 55-32) 5-4 Sunday evening from TD Bank Ballpark in the series opener.   Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving …

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Patriots Defeat Revolution 4-1

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (9-8, 55-31) salvaged the series finale against the York Revolution (9-7, 50-36) by winning 4-1 Saturday evening from TD Bank Ballpark.   Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving …

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Revolution Hold Off Patriots 5-3

Bridgewater, NJ – The York Revolution (9-6, 50-35) defeated the Somerset Patriots (8-8, 54-31) 5-3 Friday evening in the middle game of a three game series from TD Bank Ballpark.   Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly …

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