Hillsborough News
By STEVEN CUSUMANO
July 14, 2024
ERIE, Pa. - The Somerset Patriots were propelled by a 16 hit offensive explosion in their 10-3 victory over the Erie SeaWolves on Saturday night in game five of a six-game series at UPMC Park. Eight different batters had a hit, while six different Patriots had multiple hits in the contest.
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Township Committee released a statement Sunday morning reacting to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump Saturday night at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa. Police sharpshooters killed the suspected gunman, identifed as Thomas Matthew Crook, a ...
ERIE, Pa. - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Erie SeaWolves by a final score of 7-1 on Friday night at UPMC Park. RHP Bailey Dees (4.1 IP, 4 H, 7 ER, 6 BB, 6 K, 2 HR) was tagged with the loss, after both home runs that he allowed accounted for all seven runs scored by Erie. RHP ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Somerset County 4-H has recognized two Hillsborough residents for their contributions to the organization. Awards were presented in three categories: Outstanding 4-H members, volunteers and alumni. Outstanding 4-H members who receive this honor must have completed their ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Less than two months after K9 therapy dog Marco joined the Somerville Police Department, a second therapy dog, Liam, is joining the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office in Somerville. Liam and Marco are the only K9 therapy dogs working for police agencies in Somerset ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerville Downtown Alliance has reached out to crafters and artists who specialize in hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind items for a high-end outdoor market on Main Street, starting at noon on Sunday, July 14 and lasting through 6 p.m. The following is an alphabetized listing of ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey dropped six spots in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business in 2024” list, from No. 19 in 2023 to No. 25 this year. The Garden State’s overall ranking placed it below neighboring states New York (No. 22) and Pennsylvania (No. 17) on the list. New Jersey outranked ...
ERIE, Pa. - The Somerset Patriots were blanked by the Erie SeaWolves 6-0 on Thursday night in game three of a six-game series at UPMC Park. The Patriots were shut out for the fourth time this season and first time since 5/23 @NH. Somerset’s two hits match their fewest in a game this season. RHP ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The following information was provided by the Hicksborough Police Department:06/01/2024 Katie Velasquez age 30 of Somerville was arrested for DWI while on a traffic stop on Route 206. She was processed and released with a HTMC court date.06/01/2024 Cruz Sergio Augusto age 25 of ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A popular Central New Jersey cover band familiar to Somerville fans will be featured on the Downtown Somerville Alliance Summer Stage Saturday, July 13 from 6-9 p.m. The Summer Stage Concert series sponsored by the Downtown Somerville Alliance continues with the Broadcasters, ...
NEW JERSEY — Dengue, a virus spread to people through mosquito bites, has infected at least 47 people in New Jersey this year, according to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, as of Thursday, there have been at least 2,559 cases ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office is seeking help from the public in locating Dave Adamovic, wanted in connection with the attempted sexual assault of a child in Bound Brook.
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The NJ Challenge Coin Museum, located inside Gun For Hire at 1267 McBride Ave., recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. "Challenge coins, steeped in tradition and symbolism, have long been cherished as part of military and organizational ...
CAMDEN – George E. Norcross III, pleading not guilty on Tuesday to a grand jury indictment by the New Jersey Attorney General, did what he did for the good of Camden and Cooper University Health Care, his attorney claimed in court. The South Jersey Democratic kingpin and several others were the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS), has announced that Hilary Kruchowy will now lead the non-profit as the newly appointed executive director. Kruchowy, a resident of Hillsborough, started with NJCTS in 2022 as the Development Director and ...
ERIE, Pa, -The Somerset Patriots downed the Erie SeaWolves 9-3 on Wednesday afternoon in game two of a six-game series at UPMC Park. LHP Ben Shields (7 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 8 K) earned his first Double-A win, hurling a career-long 7 IP of one-run ball. In his first two Double-A starts, Shields ...
ERIE, Pa, - The Somerset Patriots fell to the Erie SeaWolves 5-4 on Tuesday night in game one of a six-game series at UPMC Park. RHP Zach Messinger (6 IP, 5 R, 7 H, 1 BB, 5 K) did not factor into a decision in his 17th outing (15th start) of the season. The Yankees No. 21 prospect ranks among ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The typical Rutgers undergraduate student will face a 4% tuition increase for the 2024-25 academic year, and mandatory student fees will also rise by 4%. Additionally, housing room rates and residents’ education fees will go up 6% and dining plan rates will increase by 8% for ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -A diverse array of coveted items including Griswold cast iron primitives, shortwave radios, vintage advertising memorabilia, and a complete collection of every issue of Playboy magazine published.is featured in a two-day online auction July 10 and 11 hosted by Joe ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Minor League Baseball has named Somerset Patriots OF Elijah Dunham the Eastern League Player of the Week for games played from July 1-7. Over the Patriots' six-game series vs. Reading, Dunham went 10-for-25 (.400) with 2 HR, 8 RBI, 3 R, and 6 XBH. Dunham began the series with a ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Jamila Carter, a registered nurse at Robert Wood Jonson University Hospital/Somerville, was presented with the Local LGBTQ Hero Award during Somerville's Pride Night celebration on the Division Street pedestrian mall Thursday. The Somerville resident has worked at the hospital ...
White House officials hosted advocates and allies last month for a panel discussion to commemorate the 25thanniversary of the Olmstead Act – a Supreme Court decision stating that people with disabilities have a qualified right to receive state-funded support and services in the community and ...
READING, Pa, - The Somerset Patriots swept the Reading Fightin Phils 8-2 and 5-4 in a doubleheader on Friday to clinch a series victory at First Energy Stadium. Game one was a continuation of the nine-inning affair which was suspended following three innings on July 4, while game two was a ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Gallery on Main is hosting an exhibit of paintings by Branchburg artist J. "Jimmy" Ostroski featuring familiar buildings and landmarks in the borough. A reception will be held with Ostroski at Gallery on Main, 30 Main St., on Saturday, July 6 from 5-7 p.m. Admission is free ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - A suspect has been charged with sexual assault against two young boys, ages 7 and 9, inside a bathroom at a local church on two separate occasions. according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald. Pierre Joseph, 68, a Plainfield resident, is charged with two ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Reading Fightin Phils 5-4 in a late inning thriller on Wednesday night in game three of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark before a sellout crowd of 7,106. 2B Anthony Seigler (3-for-4, 3 RBI, R, 2B) had three separate RBI hits in the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Students from Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS), including several from Hillsborough, competed in the SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta from June 23rd to June 27th. SkillsUSA is a not-for-profit association that serves more than 300,000 ...
BRIDGEWATER. NJ - The Somerset Patriots fell to the Reading Fightin Phils 4-2 on Tuesday night in game two of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark. RHP Zach Messinger (5 IP, 4 R, 2 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 2 K) took the loss in his 16th appearance (14th start) of the season. Over his last 11 outings ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and North Plainfield Chief of Police William Parenti have announced the arrest of George Wohar, Jr., 62, North Plainfield, in relation to the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A pre-fabricated bridge was lowered into place between the Edge I and Edge II apartment buildings over South Davenport Street Tuesday morning. Preliminary site plan work had begun June 22; by the end of the week, two pits had been excavated, one alongside the Starbuck's, where ...