SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield Cultural Arts Commission (SPCAC) last month announced it will host its 5th Annual Holiday House Decorating Contest. 

The contest is open to South Plainfield residences only - submissions outside the borough will be disqualified – and entries are being excepted now through Dec. 18. To enter, click here.

Entrants will have the ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ ­– Members of the John E. Riley Elementary Student Council took to the podium during a recent South Plainfield Board of Education (SPBOE) meeting to share with the district happenings at their elementary school. 

Members of the student council present for the Nov. 16 meeting were called to the podium by Principal Tameka Grier-DuPiche to discuss ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ  – At a South Plainfield Board of Education (SPBOE) meeting held Nov. 16, two members of the district’s staff were recognized for receiving tenure. 

Brittany Scott, a special education teacher who works at John E. Riley Elementary School, and Johanna Wylde, a Spanish teacher at South Plainfield High School, were recognized by their respective ...

NEW JERSEY – With the holidays quickly approaching, residents throughout the state are gearing up for travel, the return of indoor gatherings, and long-overdue celebrations that may have been put on hold for two years due to the pandemic.

The timing of the holidays, however, combined with the current uptick in both the flu and RSV cases along with emerging variants of COVID-19, ...

(Editor's Note: The location of Mike Makes changes; he is currently at 100 Middlesex Center Blvd. in Monroe. Follow him on Facebook for updates and locations). 

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - A new food truck has hit the streets, and if you’re in the mood for some cold weather comfort food or just don’t feel like packing a lunch, head on over to Mike Makes. Putting his ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – South Plainfield Borough Hall once again will be the drop-off point for the annual Toys for Tots drive. The drop-off point will be at a box in Mayor Matthew Anesh’s office in Borough Hall. Toys can be dropped off November 28th through December 15th at borough hall.

“Last year, we collected well over 1000 toys due to an overwhelming response ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Two ambulances owned by the borough and previously utilized by the South Plainfield Rescue Squad were sold during a public auction that took place at the council’s Nov. 10 meeting. At this time, a 2005 and a 2019 rig, both owned by the municipality, were sold to the highest bidders. 

Back in April, the borough council voted unanimously in favor of a ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – South Plainfield Borough Hall once again will be the drop-off point for the annual Toys for Tots drive. The drop-off point will be at a box in Mayor Matthew Anesh’s office in Borough Hall. Toys can be dropped off November 28th through December 15th at borough hall.

“Last year, we collected well over 1000 toys due to an overwhelming response ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD – The South Plainfield Senior Center was alive with music, food and fun on Nov. 18 as seniors came for a festive, traditional Friendsgiving celebration. Dancing, belly laughs with friends, and a bountiful Thanksgiving feast, made for an incredible afternoon for South Plainfield seniors. Seniors say they were delighted with the experience.

“I love being a part ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Though they sound like they may land you on the naughty list, these delicious Santa's Trash cookies are sure to make Santa happy.  I found it while searching for some new cookie inspiration, and then found out that my niece Ashley had made a special request for this cookie.  Ashley has a nut allergy and cannot always indulge in holiday treats, but this recipe ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield boys cross-country team celebrated their 2022 season Sunday. The Tigers have been undefeated the last two seasons, but this season had some unprecedented firsts.

MVP Logan Betyeman broke the Senior Class record (also the school record), which had stood since 2003, with a blazingly fast 16:12. He also is third all-time in the Green Lightning Hall of ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Sure, the 2022-2023 South Plainfield High School boys basketball program has the depth, talent and skill for yet another productive season on the court.

But, what may ultimately once again make the Tigers prosper is their belief in one another as well as the coaching staff.

South Plainfield is scheduled to begin the season with a road game at North Brunswick on ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Grant School has announced the fifth and sixth grade students who have attained high academic achievement for the 1st marking period of the 2022-2023 school year, qualifying them to be named to the Honor Roll and High Honor Roll. 

There are two honor rolls; students named to High Honor Roll must attain a grade of 90 or higher in all subjects, including ...

Grow your own burn ointment by adding Aloe vera to your indoor plant collection. This succulent has been used for centuries to treat superficial burns, cuts, sunburns, and more.

The gel inside the leaves is the medicinal part of the plant. Just cut away the outer part of the leaf and use just the gel on the problem areas. Make sure to remove the latex plant sap located between ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Officers and civilian employees of the South Plainfield Police Department this past month have raised money for residents in need by simply ditching their razors in support of the borough force’s annual No-Shave November initiative. 

The fundraising effort, according to the web-based, non-profit’s website, is geared ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Knights of Columbus Council #6203 and Plainfields' Chapter of UNICO partnered to run the Keystone Residents Annual Christmas Party on December 4th at Holy Savior Academy. The Keystone Community has been in South Plainfield for many years. Director Ray Fantusi and the whole Keystone staff do a great job supporting Mentally Handicapped People to ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Dark Oracle Sage, standing 6 feet 5 inches and weighing 255 pounds, often appears in a cloud of smoke, bringing an air of mystery and mysticism to the ring. 

What Supersonic KC Bonilla (6 feet, 185) may lack in size, he makes up for in heart and athleticism because this hard-driving high-flier can come careening off the top rope at any moment.

Then ...

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey's black bear hunt began Tuesday afternoon, following a ruling by the Appellate Division of the state Superior Court.

After lasting for three hours on Tuesday, the hunt will be open from 12 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday December 7 through Saturday, December 10.

The hunt was reinstated last month and was then stopped last week following a court ...

TRENTON, NJ — Just days before it was set to begin, a judge has stopped New Jersey's black bear hunt.

Three animal rights groups, including the Animal Protection League of New Jersey, claimed a loophole was used to reinstate the hunt and went to court.

State Appellate Division Judge Lisa Rose announced the decision Wednesday. In her ruling, bear hunt opponents have until Friday ...

TRENTON, NJ — Starting in the 2023-24 school year, all schools in New Jersey will have to submit digital maps of their campuses to law enforcement.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed S-2426 into law Wednesday. It requires the information to be submitted next year and updated regularly with copies given to designated law enforcement.

"We have seen, time and time again, public mass shootings ...