Hillsborough News
By ROD HIRSCH
August 18, 2025
SOMERVILLE, N.J. - Four police officers were assaulted and injured during a scuffle with a suspect at the NJTRANSIT Somerville Train Station Friday afternoon, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald.Derick Donel Lewis Jr., 35, a resident of Bridgeton, faces multiple charges, ...
BRIDGEWATER. NJ - More than a patriotic gesture, this was a team effort to help support US military personnel deployed overseas. with 15 members of the Somerset Patriots AA affiliate of the New York Yankees joining Operation Shoebox New Jersey volunteers to stuff 500 care packages with snack items ...
Castillo Comes Through in the Clutch as Patriots Edge Past Portland in Extras on Sunday PORTLAND, ME. - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Portland Sea Dogs in the series finale of a six-game set at Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field in extra innings on Sunday by a score of 4-3. In 27 games since ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.” This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A total of $200,000 in grant funds were awarded to 17 creative organizations in Somerset County through the Local Arts Program including Ubuntu Cultural Pavilion, Inc., located in Somerville, awarded $6,675 to support the 2025 Paul Robeson Arts Festival and Pop-Up Museum. Learn ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Best US Moving. a regional moving company that helps transplant thousands of families to their new homes, traverses Central New Jersey regularly and has put together a comprehensive list of towns that offer families quality-of-life, comfort, safety and a sense of ...
PORTLAND, ME. - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Portland Sea Dogs in game five of a six-game series at Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Fieldon Saturday by a score of 8-5. In 26 games since the All-Star break, the Patriots have now played in 23 games decided by three runs or less and 12 games ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A total of $63,750 in grant funds were awarded to seven organizations in Somerset County through the County History Partnership Program in 2025. The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission is currently accepting applications for the 2026 CHPP grant round. Applications ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Residents, organizations, youth groups, and businesses are invited to participate in the township's anniversary of the Scarecrow Festival.Starting Sept. 28th, the Scarecrow Festival display area in front of the Municipal Building on South Branch Road will be open for visitors to ...
PORTLAND, ME. - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Portland Sea Dogs in game four of a six-game series at Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field on Friday by a score of 3-2.In 25 games since the All-Star break, the Patriots have now played in 22 games decided by three runs or less and 12 games ...
BRANCHBURG, N.J. – A 69-year-old woman and resident of Branchburg has been arrested and charged with possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County.Kathleen Amberg, who lives on Kenbury Road, was arrested Aug.
PORTLAND, ME. - The Somerset Patriots were defeated in walk-off fashion by the Portland Sea Dogs in game three of a six-game series at Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field on Thursday by a score of 3-2. In 24 games since the All-Star break, the Patriots have now played in 21 games decided by three ...
HILLLSBOROUGH, NJ - On Aug. 6, Akshay Arora a food scientist from Hillsborough went missing during a business trip in Sioux City, Iowa. His body was found in the Missouri River two days later after his work companions reported him missing, according to a local television news report. His sudden ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Summer Stage music series continues this Saturday on Division Street with Diamond Eye Jack, a tribute band that celebrates the music and community of the Grateful Dead, bringing the energy of the 1970s-era Grateful Dead and JRAD to the entire catalog of Dead, Jerry Garcia Band ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ — Have you ever gone to make a right-hand turn, only to have an e-bike zoom past at 25 MPH — from a bike lane, or no lane at all? You’re not alone. The surge in electric bicycle use — especially among teens — is outpacing the laws meant to keep riders and pedestrians safe. Now, in ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The 68-year-old woman who was shot and killed by a New Brunswick police officer after authorities said she was walking around the halls of her apartment building with a knife was a mother of three who worked as a bus driver before retiring.Deborah (McCalla) Terrell is remembered by ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Severe thunderstorms earlier this summer left behind extensive debris and flooded roads across Piscataway, keeping firefighters and other first responders busy with rescue calls and emergency cleanup.Mayor Brian Wahler recognized their lifesaving efforts at Tuesday’s Township ...
PORTLAND, ME. - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Portland Sea Dogs in game two of a six-game series at Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field on Wednesday by a score of 6-3.Somerset scored five of its six runs in the sixth inning. The Patriots improved to 8-6 against the Sea Dogs this season.
SOMERVILLE,hills NJ — The Somerset County Regional Farmers Market, managed by local nonprofit SAFE (Somerville Alliance for Food Education) and sponsored by PSE&G, PeopleCare Center for Nonprofits, and Unity Bank, is open every Sunday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. through Nov. 23 in the parking lot of ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Through the Somerset Health Care Foundation, The Haresh and Pavala Kane Family Foundation has generously funded the creation of a Resident Support Program designed to ease the financial burden of medical education debt for family medicine residents at Robert Wood Johnson University ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Local restaurants are invited to participate in the Eighth Annual Restaurant Week. from Tuesday, Sept. 23rd, through Sunday, Sept. 28th.Restaurant Week is an opportunity for local eateries to promote their diverse culinary masterpieces through a well-publicized event. The event ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Assemblyman Roy Freiman and Assemblywoman Mitchelle Drulis (both D-Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset) hosted senior residents at their Flemington office last week for a free property tax relief filing event. Representatives from the Department of the Treasury were on site to ...
PORTLAND, ME. - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Portland Sea Dogs in game one of a six-game series at Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field on Tuesday by a score of 6-3.Somerset pitching allowed three or more home runs in a game for the first time in the second half and the first time since ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, have announced the team’s schedule for the 2026 season.The Patriots open at home on Friday, April 3 for a weekend series versus the Portland Sea Dogs (Boston Red Sox). The Patriots will once again play 69 home games ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A wide range of classic and vintage antiques, from dinnerware and cookie jars to Judaica art and Native American crafts will be sold by Bodnar's Auctions in an online sale Thursday, Aug. 14 beginning at 11 a.m.Pre-Bidding is going on now at www.bodnarsauction.com.In=person ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Former Manville Police Chief Thomas Herbst was sentenced Monday to seven years in New Jersey State Prison for sexual assaults and other incidents of victimizing subordinates.Herbst, 57, must serve 85% of the sentence, or about six years, for the sexual assault charge, and a ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in the finale of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday by a score of 2-0.Somerset recorded its eighth shutout victory of the season and its first against Binghamton. With the win, the Patriots split their series ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ The Somerset Patriots defeated the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in game five of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday by a score of 3-2.Somerset held Binghamton to an 0-for-13 mark with runners in scoring position. The Patriots recorded their fifth walk-off win of the ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Mayor John Ciccarelli threw out the ceremonial first pitch at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater on Saturday night prior to the game between the Somerset Patriots and visiting Binghamton Rumble Ponies.“Hillsborough Community Night” was sponsored by the Hillsborough Parks & ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Republican Organization issued a statement Saturday after a campaign poster of gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli was defaced in the window of his campaign headquarters at 186 West Main St.The office is on the ground floor of the Edge luxury apartment ...