South Plainfield Top Stories
By JENNIFER GRAJKO
August 2, 2024
14U The 14U Tigers had a spectacular spring/summer season! The girls’ hard work and dedication led them to finish with 32 wins, four losses, and two ties. The Tigers took first place in three tournaments: USA Softball Wild West, SP 14U Summer Slam, and War at the Shore. The team finished as ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – A mid-afternoon fire broke out at the Avalon apartment community in Piscataway on Thursday, displacing residents in multiple units. No injuries were reported. While the official cause of the fire is under investigation, police at the scene described it as a mulch fire that ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Mark you calendars! South Plainfield's annual National Night Out (NNO) event is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 6. Organized by the South Plainfield Police Department (SPPD) with support from various community groups, businesses, and organizations, including the Friends of ...
WASHINGTON – The recall of Boar’s Head deli meats has been expanded to approximately 7 million pounds of deli meat and poultry products. The updated recall issued by Boar’s Head Provisions Co in Jarratt, VA, includes additional “ready to eat” meat and poultry products due to possible Listeria ...
JERSEY SHORE, NJ - As we enter August and the nights start getting darker earlier, we are reminded that summer at the Shore is coming to an end sooner rather than later. Now is the time to experience all that the Gold Coast area has to offer, with plenty of activities and events for couples, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Petitions for candidates seeking election to the South Plainfield Board of Education (SPBOE) were due earlier this week and, according to county officials, only three residents will vie for three open seats. The SPBOE is made of nine members, each elected to serve a ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - It's that wonderful time of year again - the Middlesex County Fair is coming to town. This time, focus on the farms and the farmers a bit - the gorgeous fresh foods and the animal visits under the loving - yet watchful eyes - of the 4-H youth. The County Fair runs from Monday, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Carolyn Hoffmann Walezak, a member of South Plainfield’s Class of 2000, got her first ‘real’ job the summer before her senior year of high school. Fast forward 25 years, and the borough native has been working at the same company ever since. Back in 1999, Walezak was just ...
Another summer of above-normal summer temperatures in much of the country may be taking its toll on your vegetable gardens. Temperature extremes can interfere with flowering and fruit set, resulting in poor flowering, blossom drop, and a lack of or misshapen fruit on tomatoes, peppers, squash, and ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - It's that wonderful time of year again - the Middlesex County Fair is coming to town. This time, focus on the farms and the farmers a bit - the gorgeous fresh foods and the animal visits under the loving - yet watchful eyes - of the 4-H youth. The County Fair runs from ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - A familiar face in the South Plainfield community is celebrating a big milestone at the South Plainfield Public Library. Ken Morgan is celebrating 35 years as an employee of the South Plainfield Public Library, and he plans on adding on even more years to his tenure ...
NEW JERSEY -- When the Olympic flame is officially lit on Friday, July 26 in Paris, France for the opening of the summer games, 23 of New Jersey's finest athletes will be among the almost 600 athletes representing Team USA. The more than 10,500 athletes competing in the XXXIII Olympiad hail ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD - Members of the senior center were treated to a "Day of Fun" on July 12 by South Plainfield High students of the Shiny Students Initiative. Activities included bingo, jeopardy, karaoke, prizes, treats and gift bags. The Shiny Students Initiative was founded by students who want to ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield Community Pool is gearing up for its 2024 Summer Bash with an ‘Olympic’ style event for members. Run by the Recreation Department, this year’s summer bash will be held on Thursday, Aug. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Maple Avenue complex (with a rain date ...
Duties/responsibilities for Clerk: Answers and directs incoming calls in a professional, efficient, and effective manner to ensure timely telephone communications. Greets and assists visitors and the public; screen or announce to appropriate personnel and assists the public with general ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — The New Jersey Hall of Fame recently announced it will induct 18 more notable New Jerseryans in 2024, including Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, Jersey Mike's founder Peter Cancro, former Giants quarterback Phil Simms, and singer-songwriter Lesley Gore. Among its 2024 ...
JERSEY SHORE, NJ - With only six weeks left until the start of school, and the weather at the shore is looking great, there's no time to waste in enjoying these last remaining weeks of summer. From fairs and festivals to summer sidewalk sales and water sports, there's plenty to do. Here are some ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Last month, the school district made headlines when Donald Panzarella, New Jersey’s winningest softball coach, announced his resignation as head of South Plainfield’s varsity team. In a statement issued through his attorney, Panzarella cited ‘undue stress’ and an ‘environment ...
TRENTON, NJ/WASHINGTON, DC — New Jersey residents will soon be able to utilize IRS Direct File, which will let them submit their federal tax returns for free. Gov. Phil Murphy and U.S. Department of the Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo announced Wednesday that more than 1.3 million New ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Travel back to the 1950s when local theater students take the stage in Bye Bye Birdie next month. Presented by the South Plainfield Summer Drama Workshop (SPSDW), in partnership with the South Plainfield Recreation Department, this year’s musical comedy will take place ...
STAFFORD - On July 20, 2024, at approximately 7:45 PM, a motor vehicle collision took place on State Highway 72 eastbound near mile 24.5, involving two passenger vehicles. A 2018 Subaru, driven by Justin Layer, 26, from Barnegat, was traveling east on Highway 72 when a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette, ...
WASHINGTON, DC - Just days after being found guilty on 16 counts related to an international bribery scheme, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez has announced that he will resign from the Senate on Aug. 20, Although he resisted resigning while his appeal was pending, Menendez faced a possible expulsion ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - In recent weeks, South Plainfield has seen a slight uptick concerning burglaries targeting both pharmacies and residential properties. The South Plainfield Police Department is actively investigating these reported incidents. In light of these incidents, The South ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - A South Plainfield native of over 25 years is bringing pride to his hometown by pursuing his lifelong passion. Pat Boyle, who grew up playing sports and participating in community activities, is now making his mark as a sports broadcaster for WFAN, the radio station he has ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Fresh corn, ripe red tomatoes, bright purple eggplant, and colorful peppers all straight from local New Jersey farms are beautifully displayed at farmers markets in and around East Brunswick. This summer, East Brunswick residents have a variety of options to obtain fresh ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - On Wednesday, July 10th, the Tiger Sharks were guests at the Cedar Hill Swim Club in Somerset to compete against the Cedar Hill Cyclones in their second match-up of the season. The Tiger Sharks competed with a total of 81 swimmers, while the Cyclones had 54 swimmers ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Growing numbers of New Jersey senior citizens don't to retire from their full, active lives. To prove that, more than a thousand hearty and skilled New Jerseyans – 50 and older – will come to Woodbridge in September to compete in the state’s 18th annual New Jersey Senior ...
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that Gov. Phil Murphy says "is a monumental step toward building a health care system that is more affordable and more accessible for families all across New Jersey" was signed into law Monday in Trenton. The Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act protects New Jerseyans ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The 32nd Annual South Plainfield Alliance for Substance Awareness (SPASA) and South Plainfield Education Foundation (SPEF) Labor Day 5K Run and Family Fitness Walk will take place the morning of Monday, Sept. 2. “The exciting news is the Labor Day festivities have ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Verizon Wireless has decided to withdraw its application to build a cell tower in South Plainfield. The proposed tower had been a subject of considerable debate within the community, with many residents expressing concerns about potential health risks, aesthetic impacts, and ...