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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.

National Day Of Prayer Observed At Township Veterans Memorial

Representatives from at least seven of the township’s houses of worship gathered May 1 at the township Veterans Memorial on DeMott Lane to observe the National Day of Prayer. During the observance, prayers and responsive readings from a wide variety of faith traditions were presented, according to  release about the event. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …

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Somerset Mosque Holds Fundraiser For Afghan School Construction

Information submitted by Sajida Bandali Comfort Aid International (CAI) is a USA registered non-profit 501(c)(3) entity that is involved in global humanitarian assistance, especially education of poor and destitute children. 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 Sweep Double Header And Series

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots defeated the Camden Riversharks 5-2 in the second game of a double header on Thursday afternoon at TD Bank Ballpark. The Riversharks took a 1-0 lead in the top of the second inning on an RBI double by Alex Hudak. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …

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Unity Bank Sponsors Small Business Contest

Small businesses in Somerset County are eligible to enter a contest run by Unity Bank that will award $16,000 in cash prizes. The Clinton-based bank has a branch on Cedar Grove Lane in Somerset. 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 …

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Patriots Shut Out Riversharks 3-0

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots defeated the Camden Riversharks 3-0 in the first game of a double header on Thursday afternoon at TD Bank Ballpark. The Patriots took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning on an RBI groundout by Aharon Eggleston and a sacrifice fly by Damaso Espino. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …

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Flooding Causes Havoc On Township Streets

An abandoned Xfinity truck, caught in the flood waters on Canal Road on May 1. The after-effects of the April 30 rain storm will probably continue to be felt through the evening rush hour, township officials say. 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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NWS Issues Flood Watch Through May 1

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for from 10 a.m. April 30 through noon on May 1. Rainfall of between 2 and 4 inches is forecast for the area, which could result in pockets of small stream and river flooding. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

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US experts declare progress in search for MERS treatment

US scientists say they have made progress toward developing treatments for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), after the death toll from the newly emerged and often fatal disease topped 100 in Saudi Arabia. There are currently no vaccines or antiviral…

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5 Food Fails That Can Stall Weight Loss

Image: Thinkstock An aunt of mine once told me she was making her bread healthier by slathering it with butter. I’m not sure where she picked up this ridiculous notion, but she, like many others before (and after) her, fell prey to counterproductive…

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4 Lesser-Known Health Benefits of Strength Training

Image: Thinkstock It’s no secret: People often do strengthening exercises because they want to look more toned, buffed, or ripped. But while strength training results in some alluring external perks, there are even better internal health benefits.…

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