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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.

‘Interfaith Dialogue’ Highlights Ramadan Observance At Masjid-e-Ali Mosque

The Rev. Dr. Kenneth J. Macari of Community Presbyterian Church in Edison speaks at the interfaith dialogue program. It’s possible for adherents of different religious beliefs to work and coexist together without sacrificing their own beliefs, a group of about 200 people was told July 24. The gathering was at the Masjid-e-Ali mosque on Cedar Grove Lane, where the 26th …

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Revolution Power Past Patriots 5-1

Bridgewater, NJ – The York Revolution (8-6, 49-35) defeated the Somerset Patriots (8-7, 54-30) 5-1 Thursday evening in the series opener 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 …

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Star 99.1 To Launch Sister Station on Long Island

Pillar of Fire Radio Network, headquartered in Zarephath, will launch a sister station on Aug. 1 in Hampton Bays, NY. Star 107.1 hits the airwaves at noon and will feature Rich Anderson in mornings, Dawn Wheeler during mid-days, Scott & Sam for the drive home, and Rick Hall for evenings, according to a release about the launch.  The playlist includes artists …

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Quail Brook Senior Center August Schedule

QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTER 625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ (732) 563-4213 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 …

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Point Community Church Hosts Free ‘Kids Camp’

A free camp for children in grades Kindergarten to 5th is planned by the Point Community Church. The camp is set for 9 a.m. to noon, July 28-31 at Mt. Carmel Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 350 Franklin Blvd. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. …

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‘Books In The Park’ Mobile Lending Library Brings Books To Community

FHS ESL teacher Fran Bardusco, left, and FHS student volunteer Yannie Shawn read to children of the Easton North apartment complex. A 12-year-old program that brings a mobile “lending library” to school children during the summer is in full swing in the township. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

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Police Log: July 18 – 22, 2014

July 18 Two bottles of Snapple, a toothbrush and a package of Tyson Wings, valued at $10.31, were stolen from Rite Aid Pharmacy on Hamilton Street. A store employee told police that three women were seen placing the items in a white purse. The women were not apprehended. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you …

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Patriots Take Series Over Blue Crabs

Waldorf, MD – The Somerset Patriots (8-6, 54-29) won 5-2 in the rubber match over the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (7-7, 36-48) Wednesday afternoon from Regency Furniture Stadium.   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 …

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Patriots Top Blue Crabs 3-1

Waldorf, MD – The Somerset Patriots (7-6, 53-29) defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (7-6, 36-47) 3-1 Tuesday evening from Regency Furniture Stadium.   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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Chinese Christian Church Gets OK For New Building

Pastor Jeff Whisman of the Chinese Christian Church in Somerset, left, talks about plans to construct a new building for the church. The Chinese Christian Church in Somerset, Amwell Road, received Zoning Board of Adjustment approval July 17 to raze an existing building and build a new one in its place. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …

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