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South Plainfield Top Stories

April 7, 2026

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Cranford and South Plainfield baseball teams last met in the quarterfinal round of last year's NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 tournament en route to South Plainfield's eventual sectional championship.Both teams had gotten off to good starts this season and both have high hopes, ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Police Department is proud to announce its participation in the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers as part of the statewide recognition of the 25th anniversary of New Jersey’s John’s Law, landmark legislation aimed at preventing impaired ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The nation's largest and most established war veterans service organization, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) was founded on Sept. 29, 1899 and granted a Congressional Charter on March 28, 1936, establishing it as a federal chartered organization. VFW Memorial Post 6763 of ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Grant School houses South Plainfield School District's fifth and sixth grade students. On Friday, March 27, the school welcomed back an old favorite. All Abilities Day returned and was punctuated by enthusiasm and positivity from students and staff. The goal behind All ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving from Montclair to Drumthwacket, the New Jersey governor’s official Princeton residence, according to a statement from her office.Sherrill, 54, will be the state’s first governor in two decades to live full-time at Drumthwacket, and only ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — St. Joe's has probably seen quite enough of Andrew Bena by now this school year.Bena, a sophomore left-hander, pitched six strong innings in his varsity debut on the mound to lift South Plainfield to a 6-2 baseball victory over St. Joseph of Metuchen on Thursday afternoon.The ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - At a board of education meeting held March 25, attendees were treated to two presentations showcasing recent happenings in South Plainfield Schools. Assistant Principal Tameka Grier-Dupiche took to the podium to share a slideshow highlighting recent activities within the ...

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NEW JERSEY — New Jersey ranks among the top 10 states in the nation for online searches related to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, as interest in medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro continues to surge—often outside traditional medical channels.According to new data released by Tmrw, New Jersey ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the South Plainfield Suburban Woman’s Club planted its annual pinwheel garden on April 1 at the South Plainfield Public Library.Now in its ninth year, the initiative serves as a visual reminder that every child deserves a happy, ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield will offer a free rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the borough’s Department of Public Works (DPW) garage, located at the corner of Spicer and Belmont Avenues.The clinic provides residents with an ...

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Enjoy the fresh-from-the-garden flavor of homegrown tomatoes. Grow one or more in a container, a dedicated vegetable garden or plant them with flowers in garden beds.Purchase transplants from a local garden center if not starting plants from seed at home. Check the tags and select varieties suited ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield High School boys tennis team played its home opener on Tuesday at Spring Lake Park. It was a beautiful afternoon for tennis with summer-like temperatures. The Tigers lost to North Brunswick High School 4-1. South Plainfield's Marcus Serrano won his second ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The rest of the spring sports get rolling this week with season openers kicking off the 2025-26 campaign. South Plainfield High School's girls lacrosse team is ready to take the field. Head coach Kelly Watson returns for her fourth season behind the bench.“Our outlook for the ...

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METUCHEN, NJ — The South Plainfield baseball team opened its season with an 11-1 victory over St. Joseph on Tuesday.Aiden McCarthy pitched a five-inning four-hitter and Gabriel Garcia drove in three runs in his varsity debut for the Tigers.McCarthy struck out five batters and walked none. Garcia ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It's another egg-cellent April at the South Plainfield Public Library, and it kicks off on April 1 with Easter Bunny Storytime at 6 p.m. There will be stories, snacks, crafts and the opportunity for photos. This is not an April Fool's Day joke either. The Easter Bunny will be ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - It can be hard to keep up with the latest scams residents need to be aware of, which is why the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office is warning residents of the newest one. There have been scams targeting utility customers in the past, but the most recent scam circulating is ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — The remains of a World War II sailor from Plainfield who died in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp have been laid to rest in a grave with his mother at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains more than 80 years after his death and 75 years after hers.John Judson Campbell, who served 17 ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield’s annual Bunny Hop took place on Saturday, March 28, bringing together approximately 600 children and their families for a fun-filled day at Putnam Park.Children of all ages eagerly “hopped” around the park, stopping at tables hosted by local committees and ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Police Department is currently investigating two recent accidents in the township. The first occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, March 27, at around 6:45 a.m. along Route 130. This crash closed Route 130 for a lengthy portion of the morning on ...

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Senator Patrick Diegnan’s legislation requiring the Commissioner of Education to recommend uniform dates for spring break in school districts statewide aims to alleviate logistical challenges for families.Currently, each New Jersey school district determines when it will schedule spring break, ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Public Celebrations Committee announces that there will be no open nominations for Honorary Grand Marshal for the 2026 South Plainfield Labor Day Parade. As South Plainfield proudly celebrates its 100th Anniversary, the committee felt it was important to ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The South Plainfield baseball team will open defense of its 2025 sectional championship when the 2026 season gets underway on Tuesday at St. Joseph of Metuchen.That will actually be a meeting of two teams that both won championships last spring: South Plainfield won the ...

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NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield High School boys tennis team opened the 2025-26 season on Thursday with a 5-0 sweep over North Plainfield High School on a picture-perfect afternoon for tennis. Marcus Serrano won his first singles match by default. His opponent had to retire after the ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield High School's boys tennis team is excited to get back out on the court for the 2025-26 spring season. The Tigers finished with a 9-4 overall record last season. Dana Curcio returns for her 15th season as the program's head coach.South Plainfield lost key ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - South Plainfield High School golfers took on Edison High School on Thursday at the Raritan Landing Golf Course. The Tigers defeated the Eagles 135-159 for their second straight victory. South Plainfield's win improved the team's early-season record to 2-2. Tanush Bedi topped the ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The high school golf season gets rolling a little earlier than other spring sports. South Plainfield High School's golf team was back in action on Wednesday at the West Nine Golf Course for another Greater Middlesex Conference Red Division matchup. The Tigers hosted JP ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The South Plainfield softball team will begin its second season under head coach Antonia Pacillo after making her debut campaign a successful one.The Tigers are coming off a 17-6 season with plenty of talented seniors and four college commits offering hope for an even better ...

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Elevated and raised bed gardens can expand your planting options and make planting and maintenance easier and more convenient.  You’ll be able to plant, weed and harvest with minimal bending or even from the luxury of a chair or bench. Elevated gardens are basically containers on legs. You can find ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - In keeping with its mission to give back to the community, the South Plainfield Elks Motorcycle Committee this week presented a monetary donation to the borough’s fire department. On the evening of March 24, committee members gathered at the South Plainfield Volunteer Fire ...

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South Plainfield, NJ – In celebration of 100 Years of South Plainfield, the South Plainfield Public Celebrations Committee is inviting residents of all ages to participate in a special town wide art contest honoring the town’s rich history, vibrant present, and bright future. The contest, themed ...

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