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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.

State Biologist Talks Turkey at Environmental Commission Meeting

Anthony McBride, of the state Division of Fish and Wildlife. Apparently, single young men at 80s dance parties aren’t the only creatures on Earth who talk a lot and strut their stuff to attract the opposite sex. Turns out wild turkeys, do it, too. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information …

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In Your Opinion: Connell Responds to Fitzgerald on Substitute Teacher Pay

By Bill Connell, Somerset. This is to address Mr. Fitzgerald’s concerns. 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. Please consider a yearly subscription …

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Violence, Vandalism and Harrassment Decreasing in Township Schools

Orvyl Wilson, director of school management Incidents of violence, vandalism and harassment are decreasing in all nine of the district schools, according to a district official. 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 …

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CROP Walkers Raise Money to End Hunger

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High School Recognizes Senior Athletes

Franklin Township High School recognized some of its senior athletes at the Oct. 18 football game against Westfield. 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 …

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Canal Fest 2013: Food, Fun, Rubber Ducks

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Your Opinion: School Board Should Reconsider Substitute Pay Cut

By Mark Fitzgerald, Somerset Dear Board Members; 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. Please consider a yearly subscription to our online news …

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Levine Preparing to Officiate First Same-Sex Marriage

Mayor Brian Levine Mayor Brian Levine said Oct. 19 that he’s already been asked by a same-sex couple to perform their marriage. 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 …

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Booker Crushes Lonegan in Franklin Township

U.S. Senator-elect Cory Booker.Source: www.corybooker.com Democratic U.S. Senator-elect Cory Booker barely lost Somerset County to his Republican opponent, Steve Lonegan in the Oct. 16 special election, but he trounced him in the township. 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 …

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Video: Schools Superintendent Lashes Out at Critics

Schools Superintendent Edward Seto, left, and Board of Education president Julia Presley. 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. Please consider a yearly …

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