Music and Fireworks Benefitting Somerset Medical Center

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey announced today that a South Plainfield man, who failed to appear in court in 2002 for sentencing on charges he was found guilty of which include sexual assault, criminal restraint, unlawful possession of a weapon, and false imprisonment, was arrested yesterday on a fugitive warrant. 

Rayed Bukhari, 42, of South Plainfield was ...

MANALAPAN, N.J. — New Jersey residents who are entering their senior year in high school this fall and are planning a career in agriculture or science may apply for the New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award.  One winner will be selected and awarded a scholarship to honor their achievements.

The New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award, sponsored by Dr. Amy Butewicz, a former New Jersey ...

SOMERSET , NJ – Over the past few years, non-profit organizations have used “creative and unique” campaigns to bring local and national attention to their cause. 

The ALS Foundation took the country and world by storm during the summer of 2014 with the Ice Bucket Challenge.  Susan G. Komen has spread the word about breast cancer by painting towns pink. The Pancreatic Cancer Network uses ...

 TRENTON, NJ – An Assembly panel on Thursday released legislation sponsored by Assembly Members Valerie Vainieri Huttle and Nancy Pinkin to conduct a study of untested sexual assault exam kits in the state to get clarity on the policies and procedures that regulate the testing, and what the state can do differently to empower victims who might be reluctant to report these crimes.

 “Now more ...

The South Plainfield Borough Public Celebrations Committee and the South Plainfield Cultural Arts Commission as associates, will host the second annual Holiday Caroling Event on December 8, 2018, from 6 to 7 pm at Monument Park at the lighted tree, compliments of Bob Stilo, near the helicopter.  Santa will arrive at 5:45 pm with the assistance of the South Plainfield Fire Department.  Join us ...

SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Friends of the Spotswood Public Library are once again holding a sock and mitten drive to help make winter a bit warmer for Middlesex County residents. The Friends are leading their second annual Sock and Mitten Drive to benefit the more than 400 families who utilize the Alice's CUP Food Pantry.

Alice's CUP, located on Main Street in the borough, assists any Middlesex ...

The South Plainfield Amateur Radio Club (SPARC) participated in the American Radio Relay League’s (ARRL) Field Day event held June 23 -24, 2018.  Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, ARRL Contest Branch Manager, reported in the December 2018 QST Magazine that there were over 3,000 groups with nearly 35,000 participants, and over 1.8 million contact were made. The event is now in its 85th year.  The event allows ...

Susan G. Komen North Jersey held their first Pink Champagne Lunch & Fashion Show at Mayfair Farms in West Orangeon December 8th. The event was led by Pink Champagne Lunch Committee members Sonia Best, Fine Lines Salon; Dorothy Goldberg, CWI Design; Sally Glick, Sobel & Co, LLC; Catherine Lee, CWI Design; Mary Jo Keller, Konica Minolta; Deborah Nelson, Budd Larner, P.C.; Michelle Ramirez, ...

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. — The Somerset County Park Commission announces that openings are available for Winter Horseback Riding Classes at Lord Stirling Stable, located at 256 South Maple Avenue in Basking Ridge, N.J.  Lessons are offered to juniors (ages 9-17) and adults, and will accommodate the absolute beginner through more advanced levels with jumping experience.  The 10-week winter session ...

The 2006 Tony Award winner, The Drowsy Chaperone opened Thanksgiving weekend at the Brook Arts Center in Bound Brook to rave reviews!  "Fabulous Performance said one audience member.  "An excellent price for a Broadway quality performance ", "Hooray for this extremely talented cast!!” and "I saw it on Broadway in 2006 and this performance matches the talents!", a few of the many reviews clipped ...