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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.

Somerset Store Owner Charged With Food Stamp Benefit Fraud

Kelly Evans.Photo: Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office The owner of Our Neighborhood Store on Hamilton Street was arrested Nov. 8 on charges that he defrauded the federal Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program. Kelly Evans, 43, of South Brunswick, was charged with 3rd Degree Theft by Deception and 4th Degree Tampering with records, according to a release from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. …

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Somerset Woman Loses Appeal of DWI-Related Death Conviction

A Somerset woman’s appeal of her conviction for a DWI-related death in 2007 was rejected Nov. 12 by a three-member state Appellate Court panel. In its decision, the panel rejected arguments made by Kimberly Green that the trial court judge erred in not letting her present a defense expert, in allowing into evidence a recording made of her in the …

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Township Police Department Gets New Sergeant

Newly minted Township Police Sgt. Sean Hebbon (right) receives congratulations from Mayor Brian Levine. 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 …

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In Your Opinion: Franklin School District Needs to Work on its ‘Issues’

By Lisa Barr, Montgomery I recently moved from Franklin Township as the parent of two children who went to school in the district, up to Sampson G. Smith. 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 …

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Police Log: Nov. 7 – 10, 2013

Someone broke a side window at Delta Auto Repair & Service, Hamilton Street, on the night of Nov. 7, police said. No entry was gained into the building. § 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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FTHS ‘Project Graduation’ Committee Wins $1,000 in Let’s Yo Texting Contest

Eric Zeises, Let’s Yo’s director of operations (center) holds commemorative $1,000 check for Franklin Township High School’s Project Graduation committee with committee member Lydia Copperthwaite (left). The Franklin Township High School Project Graduation Committee won $1,000 in a contest sponsored by Let’s Yo yogurt stores. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …

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Rutgers Prep Students Designing App for United Nations

Rutgers Prep students are working on an app for the United Nations’ Non-Governmental Organizations. Come early next year, members of Non-Governmental Organizations registered with the United Nations may have an easier time finding each other. 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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American Legion Post 478 Holds Veterans Day Commemoration

Members of American Legion Jensen-Scalzone Post 478, Somerset, gathered at the Veterans Memorial Park off DeMott Lane Nov. 11 for their annual Veterans Day commemoration. 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. …

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Police Investigating Rash of Car Burglaries

A rash of eight car burglaries between Nov. 8 and Nov. 11 has prompted the Franklin Township Chief of Police to remind residents to lock their cars. The burglaries, which occurred on Winston and Fisher drives, Lindsey Court and Gregory and Crabapple lanes and Route 27, were committed on vehicles that were left unlocked, police said. Don’t Miss Out! No …

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Township Residents Can Help Food Bank Through ‘Adopt-A-Family’ Program

The Franklin Township Food Bank is one of five beneficiaries of the “Adopt-A-Family” donation program sponsored by the Somerset County Freeholders. Under the program, residents can donate the cost of a Thanksgiving meal and have it earmarked for a needy township family. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …

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