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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.

Riversharks Shut Out Patriots 1-0

Bridgewater, NJ- The Camden Riversharks defeated the Somerset Patriots 1-0 on Tuesday evening at TD Bank Ballpark. Camden’s lone run came on a sacrifice fly by Jorge Cortes in the top of the ninth inning. 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 …

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Annual Curbside Food Drive Gets Underway In June

Photo: Somerset County Freeholders. With the 20th annual Curbing Hunger Food Drive getting underway in the county next month, orange “Curb Hunger” bags are being distributed via recycling containers. 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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Summer Tutors Sought For County Schoolchildren

Residents who can spare a few hours a month and would like to tutor underperforming county schoolchildren are being sought by the Somerset County Office of Volunteer Services and the Somerset County Superintendent’s office. Volunteers are not required to be teachers, but they must possess knowledge in areas such as reading, math, language arts, science and English as a Second …

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Police Log: May 9 – May 12, 2014

A gold colored BMX bicycle belonging to a Hamilton Street resident was reported stolen. The bike was valued at $87. § 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 …

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Somerset Patriots And AT&T Looking For ‘True Patriots’

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots and AT&T, the exclusive wireless partner of the team, are honoring men and women who have served our country in the “True Patriot” program throughout the 2014 season. The “True Patriot” program gives veterans a chance to come out to a Somerset Patriots game with family and friends and be recognized on the field during …

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Brett Jodie Earns 100th Win As Patriots Manager

Bridgewater, NJ – On Saturday, May 10th, Brett Jodie registered his 100th career win as manager of the Somerset Patriots. With the milestone victory, Jodie became the fastest manager in Atlantic League history to reach the 100-win plateau. It took the second year skipper only 154 games to achieve this special feat. “It’s a humbling experience,” the 37-year old Jodie …

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Patriots Blank Skeeters 4-0

Sugar Land, TX – The Somerset Patriots (11-5) shutout the Sugar Land Skeeters (6-10) 4-0 Sunday afternoon from Constellation Field. The Patriots have won a season high five games in a row and won five of the six games in the lengthy series. In the top of the fifth inning Somerset scratched across three runs with two outs to take …

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Patriots Top Skeeters 5-3

Sugar Land, TX – The Somerset Patriots (10-5) defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters (6-9) 5-3 Saturday evening from Constellation Field. This was the Patriots fourth win in a row. Brett Jodie registered his 100th career win as manager. Jodie became the fastest skipper in Atlantic League history to reach the 100 win plateau. The Patriots have won have four of …

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FR&A Pictorial: Boy Scout Troop 154 Adds One More To Eagle Scout Roll

Boy Scout Troop 154’s newest Eagle Scout, Adam Timari, center, flanked by parents Mark and Janet Timari. You can add Adam Timari’s name to the growing list of Eagle Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 154. 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 …

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In Your Opinion:  The BOE Numbers Game – FHS Students are Casualties 

By John Felix, Somerset. 37th Day Term Superintendent; 608th Day FHS Principal; 20th Year BOE Officer  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. …

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