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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.

‘Golf Fore Groceries’ Fundraiser For Food Bank Set

Sponsorships and participants are being sought for the “Golf Fore Groceries” fundraiser to benefit the Franklin Township Food bank. Check-in for the event is set for 10:30 a.m. July 21 at Royce Brook Golf Club, 201 Hamilton Rd., Hillsborough. Golfers will tee off at 1 p.m. for a modified scramble from the course’s West Course. Don’t Miss Out! No other …

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R&B Singer ‘Authentik’ Readies Debut CD

Former township resident Tim Page, who goes by the stage name of Authentik, is trying to make his way in R&B. Photo: Authentik His township friends know him as Tim Page, but his fans know him as Authentik. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …

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Patriots Win Liberty Division First Half Championship

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers 5-2 to clinch the Liberty Division First Half Championship at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday evening. With the win, the Somerset Patriots have locked up a playoff berth.   Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …

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Two New Brunswick Residents Charged In Theft Of ‘Pepper,’ Jewelry And Electronics

Pepper the Schnoodle is safe at home. Photo: Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. A Somerset veterinary clinic helped police capture two people now charged with the theft of a township resident’s pet dog, as well as jewelry and electronics. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. …

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Dogs Have Their Day At TD Bank Ball Park

The Somerset Patriots hosted their annual “Bark in the Park” on June 30, attracting dogs of all shapes, sizes and colors. The special guests and their owners paraded around the baseball field’s perimeter, to the accompaniment of dog-themed music playing over the park’s loudspeakers. The patriots provided watering stations at various locations. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …

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Barnstormers Shut Out Patriots 7-0

Bridgewater, NJ – The Lancaster Barnstormers defeated the Somerset Patriots 7-0 at TD Bank Ballpark on Monday night.   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 …

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July Schedule For Quail Brook Senior Center

QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTER 625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ (732) 563-4213 Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Check monthly calendar for schedule updates.) Bingo Tournament – Every Thursday Bridge Lessons – Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. Caram – Daily (East Indian Game Similar to Billiards) Computer Instruction – Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Advance registration required. Games (i.e., …

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School Board Narrowly Votes To Move $84 Million Referendum To December

School board member Christine Danielsen, seen in this file photo, changed her mind at the June 26 Board of Education meeting and voted to move the $84 million referendum to December. It took a last-minute change of heart on the part of one member, but the Board of Education June 26 decided to move the $84 million referendum vote from …

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Skeeters Blank Patriots 5-0

Sugar Land, TX – The Sugar Land Skeeters (33-29) shutout the Somerset Patriots (41-22) 5-0 Sunday afternoon from Constellation Field. These two squads split the four game weekend series.   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 …

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Patriots Top Skeeters 5-3

Sugar Land, TX – The Somerset Patriots (41-21) defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters (32-29) 5-3 Saturday evening from Constellation Field. The Patriots have won two of the first three games in this four game series.   Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. …

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