South Plainfield Top Stories
By GUY KIPP
November 18, 2024
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- Dan Kapsch, a baseball player and Class of 2025 student at South Plainfield High School, signed a letter of intent on Wednesday to attend New Jersey City University, where he will continue his athetic career.Kapsch, a second baseman and leadoff batter for the Tigers, batted ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Public Library Board of Trustees, at a ceremony held last weekend, posthumously honored one of their own. On Nov. 9, friends and family gathered for the dedication of a Japanese maple tree and stone featuring a commemorative plaque in memory of the late ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- Jordan Jones, a member of the South Plainfield boys basketball team and the Class of 2025, has signed a letter of intent to attend Rowan University, where he will continue his athletic career.Jones, a 5-foot-11 guard, was second on the Tigers in scoring last winter with 9.1 ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Federal funding earmarked to overhaul key Amtrak and NJ Transit infrastructure along the Northeast Corridor in New Jersey will include $18.6 million to upgrade the signal system between New Brunswick and Elizabeth.Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6) announced Thursday that $112 million in ...
It’s time to begin tackling that gift list for the holidays. Consider gifting your favorite gardener something practical and attractive to enjoy for months and even years. No matter your budget, you can find the perfect gift to generate a smile immediately and throughout the garden season.Stuff a ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- Rahway staved off several threats by South Plainfield in the final eight minutes of the second half to hang on for a 1-0 victory over the Tigers for the NJSIAA Section 2, Group 3 boys soccer championship on Friday afternoon.It was Rahway's first sectional title since 2019, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The ICWW Fashion Show Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7 at Impact Church Worldwide, 1253 New Market Avenue in South Plainfield. The ICWW Fashion Show Extravaganza, which will take place from 3 to 6 p.m., will feature stunning runway presentations and live ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Reading is fun and it's fundamental.To celebrate that, Woodbridge will host the Central Jersey Book Festival from 11 am to 5 pm on Saturday, Nov. 16th, at the Ross Street School. This free festival is sponsored by the Woodbridge Public Library, the Woodbridge Metro Area Chamber of ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - More than two dozen former servicemembers, many from the borough, were honored during Franklin Elementary School’s Veterans Day Assembly, which paid tribute to the real-life heroes.The hourlong program featured the singing of patriotic songs, as well as meaningful readings ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Archith Raman of South Plainfield has a few more months before completing high school, but the 18-year-old South Plainfield resident can now cross 'breaking a Guinness World Record’ off his to-do list. Last month, Raman, who attends Edison Academy Magnet School, successfully ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ- The South Plainfield High School has established a Hall of Fame that recognizes outstanding alumni who have received distinction in their lives, careers, community, and personal accomplishments following their high school graduation. The Hall of Fame will continue ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ –Borough Hall will once again serve as a drop-off site for South Plainfield’s 12th Annual Toys for Tots drive. The 2024 collection kicks off Monday, Nov. 18 and will run through Thursday, Dec. 12. Donations of new and unwrapped toys, including but not limited to, dolls, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- Ava Chapman, a member of the South Plainfield High School field hockey team, has signed a letter of intent to attend Converse University in South Carolina.Chapman, a senior forward for the Tigers, scored six goals and passed for eight assists in her recently concluded 2024 ...
CAMDEN, NJ - New Jersey American Water has issued a mandatory conservation notice for customers across the state. The notice follows a drought warning issued on Wednesday by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, which asked New Jersey residents to limit use.“We are dedicated to ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday morning, a bear was reported on East 9th Street near 2nd and 3rd Place in Plainfield.TAPinto Plainfield arrived around 8:40, where we observed the bear a tree above the parking lot of the Apex Apartment Building. Around 9am, the bear tried to descend twice from the tree ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The 2024 General Election poll workers all deserve a round of applause! The election turnout was extraordinary. The South Plainfield poll workers are a remarkable team who exemplify patience, dedication and professionalism on a very long and sometimes stressful day. Despite ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Students, teachers and parents at John F Kennedy Elementary School honored our military veterans on November 11th, which represents the time World War I officially ended. The Veterans Day Assembly ceremony included speeches from fourth grade students as they recognized the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - In a moving tribute to those who have served our country, students at Holy Savior Academy gathered for a Veterans Day prayer service on November 11. The students proudly wore red, white, and blue—symbolizing their patriotism and respect for those in uniform. This dress code ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents are being asked to reduce water use, as the state has declared a drought warning. Previously, the state was under a drought watch, which was issued last month.Gov. Phil Murphy and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) say the warning, issued Wednesday, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Impact Church Worldwide, located at 1253 New Market Avenue in South Plainfield, will hold a Community Health Fair on Saturday, Nov. 16. Organized by the congregation’s Care Ministry Team, the event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and offer attendees access to valuable ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ - Senior forward Cat Pfeiffer and freshman forward Sophia Valle each had one goal apiece to pace 10th-seeded South Plainfield in a 4-2 road loss to seventh-seeded Hackettstown in the first round of the NJSIAA, North Jersey, Group 2 tournament on Monday, Nov. 5. Senior midfielder ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD - The South Plainfield Middle School (SPMS) upheld a time-honored tradition on Nov. 6, hosting a Veterans Day ceremony to honor veterans.Seventh and 8th graders stood to applaud as South Plainfield veterans filed in waving to the crowd. Members of South Plainfield’s first ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – As Adopt-A-Spot agreements reach the end of their terms, the South Plainfield Clean Communities Association (SPCCA) has reviewed each adoption status. This year, several dedicated sponsors have renewed their commitment, while others have joined the initiative for the first ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield American Legion Post 3 moved one step closer to creating housing for homeless veterans at 1003 North Ave. West with conditional approval from the Westfield Planning Board at its Monday evening meeting. Before plans for the site were reviewed by the board, the American ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Major League Baseball may have crowned a Home Run Derby winner back in July, but here in South Plainfield, students and staff at John F. Kennedy Elementary will step to the plate later this month for more than just bragging rights. Kennedy School’s Home Run Derby Fundraiser ...
MILLBURN -- Junior running back Dominic Massaro had 18 carries for 221 yards and three touchdowns and sophomore running back Jaydon Jones added 10 carries for 102 yards and two touchdowns as South Plainfield cruised to a 42-7 road victory at Millburn in a NJSIAA Postseason Consolation Game on ...
(Editor’s Note: The following article has been updated to include the unofficial, preliminary tallies excluding provisional ballots as of Nov. 6). SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Local results of the 2024 General Election, based on unofficial ballots received and processed by the Middlesex County Board of ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway siblings Mary and Mikey Wojick are celebrating their eighth year collecting donated toys to give to children hospitalized at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey during the holiday season, both to honor the memory of their father who passed away from pancreatic cancer ...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTYPlease take notice that the Borough of South Plainfield, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey shall conduct a sale of surplus property and or abandoned vehicles / property online. The address of the auction site is: www.govdeals.com. The surplus property ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Medical research indicates that approximately 64,000 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States this year, with an estimated 50,500 deaths attributed to the disease. Currently the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the country, and projected to ...