In The Schools

WARREN, NJ - School is now closed on Friday. Warren Township, Green Brook, Long Hill, Watchung,  Watchung Hills Regional High School and North Plainfield have all made the call to close Friday, due to inclement weather and poor road conditions.

All after-school and evening activities are canceled. Except, tonight's performance of the "The Crucible" ...

EDITOR'S NOTE: West Orange schools have since been closed for Friday, Nov. 16 after the district announced that students were fed and would potentially be kept overnight. 

WEST ORANGE, NJ — (updated at 11:50 p.m.) After being stranded on school buses for nearly five hours in a powerful snowstorm, students are being moved to safe locations, the West Orange mayor wrote in a ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It may have been frigid on Wednesday night, but the rivalry flared up at Frank R. Jost Field.

The South Plainfield Tigers (6-5) defeated their bitter rival the North Plainfield Canucks (1-10) 40-0 in the hump day showdown. As much as the rivalry was a storyline, the biggest noticeable headline was senior leadership by example, especially for the Tigers.

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WARREN, NJ - Watchung Hills Regional High School will have a 12:05 PM early dismissal, November 15, 2018, due to inclement weather and poor road conditions. They will follow a Day 2 schedule with classes beginning at 7:30 am. Refer to the time schedule below. All after-school and evening activities are canceled.

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It will not take place on Turkey Day, but the rivalry will be renewed this season.

The South Plainfield Tigers (5-5) will host the North Plainfield Canucks (1-9) on Wednesday evening at Frank R. Jost Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

The Tigers’ sectional title hopes ended this past weekend with a 28-7 defeat at the hands of third-seeded Rahway. Windy ...

NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The annual North Plainfield versus South Plainfield “Thanksgiving” Football Game will be played this Wednesday, Nov. 14 at Jost Field in South Plainfield at 7 p.m. 

North Plainfield Superintendent of Schools Michelle Vella explained in an October letter to the North Plainfield community that South Plainfield had requested a ...

SOMERSET, NJ - Students from 11 Central New Jersey schools competed in the League of Woman's Voters' (Greater New Brunswick Chapter) inaugural "Y Vote" contest earlier this year. 

Already a big hit, the contest drew 91 responses - 77 essays, and 14 videos. The top entries in both categories received $500, while $200 went to second place, and $100 to third place.

WARREN, NJ - The Watchung Hills boys soccer team defeated North Plainfield Tuesday on an early goal from Makai Parkey on an assist from Max Anthony Costa. Bo Scanlon and Jake Seyda combined on the shutout for Watchung Hills, 1-0. 

The Warriors improved their record to 9-2-3 and the Canucks fall to 3-12 on the season. Watchung Hills will face Dickinson at home in the first round ...

WARREN, NJ - Arianna Valenti scored on two direct kicks to lead the Watchung Hills girls soccer team over Pingry in the semifinal round of the Somerset County Tournament on Saturday, 2-1, in overtime.

https://youtu.be/_Z-UeBDiXPU

“Just an unbelievable feeling to win a semifinal game that way,” said WHRHS head coach Brian Figueiredo. “I thought our players showed ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ  – The Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders awarded a total of $106,090 in grant funding to Municipal Youth Services Commissions representing all 21 Somerset County municipalities. Ceremonial checks were presented to grant recipients at a recent public meeting. 

  “The Board of Freeholders is pleased to present funding for so many ...