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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.

Cooking with Mario Mata: Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Mario Mata from Avocado's shows us how to create a Mexican shrimp cocktail at Avocado's restaurant.

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Cooking Today: Fresh Berry Salad

Picking fresh produce is key to this recipe!

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Police Log: May 2 – 6, 2014

May 2 A car owned by Brigitt Stokes of Holly Street was struck early in the morning while it was parked outside her home, she told police. The driver of the other car fled the scene. 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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Patriots Prevail Over Skeeters 7-5

Sugar Land, TX – The Somerset Patriots (7-5) snapped their four game losing streak by defeating the Sugar Land Skeeters (6-6) 7-5 in 10 innings Wednesday afternoon from Constellation Field. For the second time this season catcher Adam Donachie hit a game winning RBI single in extra innings. In the bottom of the first inning designated hitter Nick Stavinoha recorded …

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School Board Approves $142M Budget; Some Teaching Positions Saved

School district business administrator John Calavano discusses the proposed 2014-2015 school budget at the May 6 meeting. A $142 million spending plan for the 2014-2015 school year was approved May 6 by the Board of Education. 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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Fumes Sicken Workers At Clyde Road Business

Two employees of Access Bio, Clyde Road, were taken to an area hospital for evaluation after they and others were sickened by the fumes from an epoxy coating, police said. Police were called to the business shortly after 2:30 a.m. May 7 on a report of workers falling ill, according to a release from police Sgt. Phil Rizzo. When they …

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Sugar Land Doubles Up Patriots 4-2

Sugar Land, TX – The Sugar Land Skeeters (6-5) defeated the Somerset Patriots (6-5) 4-2 Tuesday evening from Constellation Field in the first game of a lengthy six game series. In the top of the sixth inning second baseman Nate Spears slapped a RBI double to give the Patriots a 1-0 advantage. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …

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Two Township Men Among First Nabbed In State Anti-Dumping Campaign

Some of the garbage found dumped at Six Mile Run off Blackwells Mills Road in March. A new state anti-dumping program barely two months old has already yielded charges against several alleged illegal dumpers, including two township men. 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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Thomas Edison EnergySmart 3rd Graders Win Robotics Award

Posing with their award are, right to left, Krish Patel, Panav Gala (holding trophy), Siddhi Kunduru, Kanishka Reddy, Arnav Lakhia. At rear, teacher Stephanie Taberna. A team of 3rd Graders from the Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School won a “Disaster Blaster” award at the Junior FIRST Lego League World Expo in St. Louis, Mo. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …

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The Center School Prepares For September Opening

A private school for the learning disabled is preparing its new home in the township for a September grand opening. The Center School last week closed on its new home at 2 Riverview Drive. The K-12 school had been operating out of a Branchburg building after its original school in Highland Park was destroyed by fire. Don’t Miss Out! No …

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