South Plainfield Top Stories
By DAWN MILLER
April 30, 2025
EDISON, NJ - The South Plainfield High School girls lacrosse team scored eight second-half goals to come back and defeat St. Thomas Aquinas 12-9 on Tuesday night to end a three-game slide. South Plainfield was down 7-4 at the halftime break and scored four goals in each of the final two quarters to ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ -- The South Plainfield baseball team remained alive in the Red Division race in the Greater Middlesex Conference with a 16-3 victory over East Brunswick on Tuesday.Ryan Balent, Lorenzo Fuscoletti and Aiden McCarthy each drove in three runs for South Plainfield (11-4), which ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It's been a challenging season for the South Plainfield High School golf team after moving up to the Greater Middlesex Conference's Red Division from the White Division this spring. On Tuesday, the Tigers lost a tough one to Edison High School at the West Nine Golf Course ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - Rutgers has launched its search to replace athletics director Pat Hobbs, who resigned abruptly in August 2024, citing health issues.The results of a subsequent university investigation released earlier this year revealed Hobbs was in a relationship with women’s gymnastics coach Umme ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Through an elective offered at South Plainfield High School, seniors who may be considering a career in education have the opportunity to see, first-hand, what it is like to be a teacher. Through the Tomorrow’s Teachers class, both classroom and field experiences are offered ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - On 50th anniversary of Patrolman William J. Cady’s death in the line of duty, Senator Patrick Diegnan announced he has introduced legislation to honor the South Plainfield police officer and the department’s only other fallen member, Patrolman Richard H. Conklin.Diegnan’s ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It is with pleasure to announce that each South Plainfield poll worker assisting with the June 10, 2025, Primary Election will have their names placed in a free drawing for our “Summertime Americana” gift basket. The drawing will take place at 3:00 p.m. in the Borough ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - In early April, the South Plainfield Model United Nations Club attended their last conference of the year, which was Rutgers University’s own Model Congress (RMC). Though the Model United Nations Club typically engages in debates centered around international policy, from ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ - After participating in Tee Off Against Hunger at Top Golf on Sunday, the South Plainfield High School golf team was back in action on Monday, taking on Metuchen High School at the Ashbrook Golf Course in a Red Division matchup. Tanush Bedi had a banner day on the course, ...
South Plainfield Varsity Tigers faced the very hot bats of Cranford and could do nothing to slow them down. The Cougars amassed 14 hits to support Sophomore pitcher Maddie Smith #14. Smith had six strike outs and walked three batters over five innings. Only two Tigers players, Freshman Ava ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The school year is down to one marking period, which means parents need to start making those summer plans for the kids. So, get the calendars ready because the South Plainfield Recreation Department is opening online registration for their popular Summer Parks Camps as well ...
Whether you garden on an acre or a balcony, there’s always room for peppers. Grow them in a vegetable garden, container, or with your flowers. The colorful fruit of many varieties makes them a decorative addition to any garden.For those that like it hot, get to know the Scoville scale. This system ...
EDISON, NJ - Hands of Hope for the Community’s fourth annual Tee Off Against Hunger conducted at TopGolf in Edison on Sunday generated a record $60,000 for the nonprofit.Middlesex County Commissioner Charles E. Tomaro, who serves as Hands of Hope for the Community’s president, said corporate and ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Don't miss out — Early Bird Registration for the South Plainfield Community Pool ends this Thursday, May 1st at 4:30 PM.The recreation department has extended hours tomorrow, Tuesday, April 29th, from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM for last-minute sign-ups.Regular office hours are ...
The South Plainfield Varsity Tigers softball team has a busy week planned. The Tigers take on the Cougars of Cranford High School today, Monday, April 28th, 2025, at 4:00 pm at home. On Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, Angelina’s Tavern, 2501 Plainfield Avenue, is holding a Dine Out ...
SOUTH RIVER, NJ - The South Plainfield High School boys tennis team's five-game win streak came to an end on Thursday at Veterans Park. South Plainfield lost a hard-fought match to North Brunswick High School 3-2. It was only the Tigers' second loss all season. Two of the Tigers matches went to a ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – At its regular meeting held on April 9, 2025, the South Plainfield Board of Education approved a resolution seeking eligibility to substantially increase local expenditures, a move that, if fully enacted, could result in a significant property tax increase for borough ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield High School girls lacrosse team was back in action on Saturday, taking on South Brunswick High School. South Plainfield's Megan Mehl netted four goals to lead the offense in the Tigers' 12-8 loss to the Vikings at the PAL.Mehl also had two ground balls in ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- In the midst of a difficult season, South Brunswick turned in perhaps its best performance of the spring, but its upset bid was dashed when Dan Kapsch's RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning gave South Plainfield a 3-2 baseball victory over the Vikings on ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - On Thursday, April 24th, 2025, with by far the nicest weather of the season, the Tigers took a short ride to Saint Thomas Aquinas in Edison for a 10 am game. Senior pitcher Erin Townley #17 took the circle for the Tigers and threw four innings, only allowing three hits and ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield High School girls lacrosse team lost a tough one to Sayreville War Memorial High School at the PAL on Thursday. South Plainfield and the Bombers went to overtime after being tied at 11 at the end of regulation. The Tigers lost in OT to the Bombers 12-11.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -- Junior left-hander Aiden McCarthy pitched a two-hitter to lift South Plainfield to an 8-2 baseball victory over South Brunswick on Thursday.McCarthy needed only 65 pitches to complete seven innings. He struck out six batters, walked none and only one of the runs against him ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield High School Varsity Softball Coach Antonia Pacillo hosted a Youth Softball Camp on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, at the High School softball field. The SPHS Tigers softball team assisted and guided the 26 girls between the ages of 7 and 12 that attended a ...
SOUTH PLANFIELD, NJ – Students at South Plainfield’s John. F. Kennedy Elementary School headed into spring break with some new-found knowledge about dozens of different professions.On April 17, the school hosted its annual Career Day program, providing kindergarten through fourth graders the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Looking for a delightful way to start your Sunday morning? The South Plainfield Elks, located at 1254 New Market Avenue, South Plainfield, will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 27th, from 8 AM to 11 AM. This event promises good food and great company, all while ...
SOUTH PLAINFILED, NJ - Get ready to relish the culinary delights the borough has to offer at the 10th annual Taste of South Plainfield on Wednesday, May 7 at St. Stephen Church from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This flavorful 21-and-over event is sponsored by the South Plainfield Business Association and ...
MIDDLESEX, NJ - South Plainfield High School's boys tennis team continued to dominate on Tuesday, defeating Middlesex High School at Mountain View Park 5-0 for the Tigers' fifth straight victory. The Tigers win improved the team's overall season record to 6-1. South Plainfield has won the Greater ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - As of Wednesday morning, April 23, 2025, the fast-moving wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, which started on Tuesday in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area, continues to burn, but significant progress has been made. Here's the latest information from the New ...
EDISON, NJ - The South Plainfield High School girls lacrosse team was back on the field on Tuesday to take on Edison High School. South Plainfield lost to Edison 9-7. Emily Lopez netted a hat trick after recording her 100th career goal on April 19. Lopez is now at 504 goals and counting. The senior ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Long before the doors officially opened Tuesday afternoon, excited customers lined up outside Bojangles’ newest restaurant to get a taste of its famous Southern chicken, biscuits, and fixins.“It’s a very exciting day. We’ve been waiting a long time. Our franchisee has been working ...