Editor, Author at The Franklin Reporter & Advocate

Editor

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.

Skeeters Swarm Patriots 8-2

August 11, 2014 Somerset Patriots

Bridgewater, NJ – The Sugar Land Skeeters (19-13, 57-44) won the rubber match against the Somerset Patriots (20-13, 67-36) by a final score of 8-2 Monday afternoon from TD Bank Ballpark.

High School Athletic Director Resigns; Calls Decision ‘Very Tough’

August 11, 2014 High School Sports

Kim Kenny, who for the last five years has been the high school and middle school athletic director, has resigned. Kenny said she is taking a position in the Passaic school district.

Skeeters Top Patriots 10-7

August 10, 2014 Somerset Patriots

Bridgewater, NJ – The Sugar Land Skeeters (18-13, 56-44) defeated the Somerset Patriots (20-12, 67-35) 10-7 Sunday evening from TD Bank Ballpark.

‘Week Of The People’ Wraps Up With Music Festival

August 10, 2014 Social

The “Week of the People” celebration, sponsored by the Somerset Community Action Program, wrapped up Aug. 9 at John’s Plaza with a mini music festival. The day featured local rappers and singers, said organizer Percy Sanders.

Barden’s Walk Off Homer Wins It For Somerset

August 8, 2014 Somerset Patriots

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (19-11, 66-34) defeated the Camden Riversharks (12-17, 35-64) 7-5 in 10 innings Friday evening from TD Bank Ballpark. Brian Barden hit a pinch hit two run home run (5) to propel the Patriots to victory as they clinched the series.

Patriots Defeat Riversharks 3-2 In 11 Innings

August 7, 2014 Somerset Patriots

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (18-11, 65-34) defeated the Camden Riversharks (12-16, 35-63) 3-2 in 11 innings Thursday evening from TD Bank Ballpark. Second baseman Jeff Dominguez hit a RBI walk-off single to propel the Patriots to victory.

Riversharks Shut Out Patriots 5-0

August 6, 2014 Somerset Patriots

Bridgewater, NJ – The Camden Riversharks (12-15, 35-62) shutout the Somerset Patriots (17-11, 64-34) 5-0 Wednesday afternoon from TD Bank Ballpark.

UPDATED: Manville Causeway Bridge Work Nearly Finished; Blackwells Mills Road Next

August 6, 2014 County Freeholders Taxes

UPDATE: Work on the Steep Hill Bridge on Blackwells Mills Road is set to start about Aug. 7, according to an announcement from Somerset County. The work will take about three months, which will require road closures. A detour route will be posted, using Van Cleef, Amwell and South Middlebush roads, according to the statement.

Patriots Clobber Camden 14-2

August 5, 2014 Somerset Patriots

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots (17-10, 64-33) crushed the Camden Riversharks (11-15, 34-62) 14-2 Tuesday evening in the series opener from TD Bank Ballpark.

Police Log: July 30 – Aug. 4, 2014

August 5, 2014 Police Log

July 30 Ismael Turcios of Elizabeth was cited for careless driving after his car struck a car driven by Myashia Clark of Somerset on Hamilton Street. Turcios was attempting a left turn from A&J Tire store when the accident occurred.