South Plainfield Top Stories
By LINDA HANSEN
September 26, 2025
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The Friends of the South Plainfield Public Library are proud to announce the awarding of two $1,000 scholarships to dedicated library staff members Jailyn Mitchell and Rachel Chu. The scholarships, presented during the Friends' monthly meeting on Thursday, September 25, ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - After a disappointing overtime loss to Old Bridge High School on September 20 that ended the Tigers' seven-game winning streak, the South Plainfield High School varsity field hockey team began a three-game campaign against out-of-conference teams this week. First up was Watchung ...
MIDDLESEX, NJ - South Plainfield High School's girls varsity soccer team headed to Middlesex High School on Wednesday to take on the Blue Jays after starting off the week with an 8-0 shutout against Dickinson High School. The Tigers lost to the Blue Jays 6-2 behind a five-goal performance by ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield High School Gymnastics Team won their third consecutive competition this week, bringing their current record to 3-1 with four more regular-season meets to go. On Thursday, Sept. 25 at South Brunswick, the Lady Tigers defeated the Vikings (2-4) by a score ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – One hundred sixty-five local Black men, women and children who were rounded up and sold to southern plantation owners more than 200 years ago are coming home.Thanks to a nonprofit organization run by a handful of volunteers, plans are moving forward to create a memorial garden to ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The woman convicted of killing New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster in East Brunswick in 1973 has died in Cuba. The Cuban Foreign Ministry announced on Friday the death of Joanne Chesimard, born Joanne Deborah Byron. She had a number of aliases, including Assata Shakur."On ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - A South Plainfield third-grader is being recognized for his dedication, commitment, and advocacy in promoting a cause close to his heart. Lucas Reinhold was just 5 years old and a kindergartner at John E. Riley Elementary School when he took part in his first ‘Kids Heart ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Scotch Plains Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a landscaping truck and an e-bike that occurred Wednesday afternoon, September 24, 2025.Officers responded to the intersection of Mountain Ave. and Mountain View Ave. for a report of a ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ -- Jeremias Del Cid's goal gave Woodbridge a 3-2 boys soccer victory over South Plainfield in overtime on Tuesday night.Del Cid scored two minutes into the first overtime with an assist from Jordan Small to give the Barrons (4-4) the win.Two goals by Manraj Panag three minutes apart ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Milltown Police Chief Christopher Johnson is warning residents and area commuters to be prepared for Conrail Railroad Corporation's upcoming project to repair and replace the rail line and crossing along Ryders Lane near the New Jersey Turnpike overpass. Work begins on Tuesday, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Bishop James F. Checchio of the Diocese of Metuchen was appointed Wednesday as the Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans.Checchio will succeed New Orleans Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond when the Pope accepts Aymond's resignation.Two weeks ago, following years of negotiation, the ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Middlesex County officials are warning residents to be on alert after reports of a “Jury Duty Scam” targeting people in the area.According to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, residents have received phone calls from scammers posing as members of the Middlesex County ...
South Plainfield, NJ – The South Plainfield Domestic Violence Response Team (SPDVRT) will host its annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Putnam Park, 705 Oak Tree Road. The walk will begin at 6:30 p.m.This important community event is held in honor of victims and ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Throughout the school year, student leaders from South Plainfield High School (SPHS) will serve, on a rotating basis, as representatives on the board of education.At the Sept. 17 South Plainfield Board of Education meeting, SPHS Student Council President Chidiebere Onuoha ...
NEW JERSEY — The Garden State is famous for its flavorful tomatoes. People everywhere enjoy our Jersey beefsteak, round, hothouse, plum and grape tomato varieties.Now, Rutgers scientists are giving tomato lovers a new grape tomato to garnish salads and pasta dishes. Meet “Scarlet Sunrise,” a ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Freshman Ava Bonnell recorded her second career hat trick on Monday to help pace the South Plainfield High School girls varsity soccer team past Dickinson High School with an 8-0 victory. Bonnell found the back of the net three times in the first half and added three assists ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – As part of Hunger Action Month, Middlesex County’s Office of Human Services volunteer advocacy group, the Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC), brought together government officials, nonprofit leaders, food pantries, and community advocates for the 2025 Food Insecurity ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield High School Varsity Gymnastics Team is now 2-1 on the season following Monday night’s narrow victory over Summit. The Lady Tigers edged out the Hilltoppers by .725 to win 101.650 to 100.925, issuing Summit (3-1) its first loss of the season. South ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - While the theme, lineup, and even the participants of the South Plainfield Labor Day Parade may change each year, for over four decades, one constant and recognizable voice could be heard from the bandstand. Affectionately known throughout the community as the ‘Voice of South ...
Cooler temperatures signal a change of seasons and an opportunity to add some fall décor to the landscape. Garden centers are filled with fall favorites like pumpkins, ornamental squash, pansies, mums, asters and more. Don’t stop there, look for new ways to add a bit of fall to your front steps, ...
OLD BRIDGE, NJ - It was a battle between the two undefeated teams in the Greater Middlesex Conference's Red Division on Saturday at Geick Park. South Plainfield High School's varsity field hockey team faced off against Old Bridge High School. Both teams had a seven-game unbeaten streak to start the ...
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — New Jersey governor candidates Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill met for their first debate on Sunday, clashing on affordability, taxes and immigration before a raucous audience of 1,600 people at Rider University in Lawrenceville.Ciattarelli, a 63-year-old Republican and ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Sure, fall doesn't officially start until September 22, so it may not be time to start thinking about winter basketball programs with the South Plainfield Recreation Department, but it actually is. Registration is open for upcoming basketball programs and leagues as well as ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - There's always a full menu of activities going on at the South Plainfield Senior Center. Get there early for a space in the yoga class. Chair yoga brings in 75 to 100 participants. On Wednesday and Thursday from noon until three p.m. it's all about the yarn though. That's ...
CRANFORD, NJ -- Cranford built a four-touchdown lead in the first half and went on to a 35-14 football victory over South Plainfield on Friday night.Aidan Capizzi passed for two touchdowns, completing four of six aerials for 118 yards for Cranford (2-2).Logan Murray carried eight times for 45 yards ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — East Jersey Old Town Village in Piscataway will host a special program honoring Middlesex County’s African American history on Saturday, Oct. 11, from noon to 4 p.m., featuring Michele Jones Galvin, the great-great-great grandniece of Harriet Tubman.Galvin, co-author of Beyond the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ - The South Plainfield High School girls varsity soccer team traveled to Piscataway on Friday for the second game of a home-at-home with Timothy Christian High School. South Plainfield was edged out by Timothy Chrisitan 6-5. After ending the first half tied at three, the Tigers came ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Feeling the itch to decorate for fall? Well, it is just around the corner. Anyone looking to get their creative juices flowing with a fall decorative project may want to check out October's Creative Crafting with Karen at the South Plainfield Public Library. On the agenda is ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield High School Varsity Gymnastics Team headed to Old Bridge on Sept. 19 and secured their first win of the season. The Lady Tigers are now 1-1 with a 101.375 to 100.2 victory over the Knights (2-2). South Plainfield sophomore Samantha Riccardo took 1st place ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -The annual Oktoberfest which begins September 20th features celebrations highlighting German culture and the taste of Bavaria with a flavorsome display of food and drinks. While beer is a traditional pairing for the many Bavarian foods consumed during Oktoberfest, Riesling ...