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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ -- September is National Preparedness month, and the Middlesex County Office of Emergency Management and Preparedness is encouraging residents to prepare for the threat of any storms that may occur this season as well as any other weather-related conditions. It’s hard to know exactly when or where a severe storm can strike.

In the event of severe weather, ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Heavy rains overnight have caused localized flooding throughout Central New Jersey and South Plainfield. South Plainfield issued a Nixle Alert at 7:00am this morning warning commuters the overnight has closed New Market Avenue and St. Nicholas Avenue.

A number of residents have taken to social media to report both a loss of power and flooded basements. The rain is ...

In September, leaves start to fall off the trees. Less pleasant litter has been falling from trucks, cars, Dumpsters and loading docks all summer.  Leaves are good for the environment.  Litter is not.

The South Plainfield Clean Communities Advisory Board will sponsor a targeted public lands cleanup on Saturday, September 29.  South Clinton Avenue and the surrounding area is a ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Add a flavorful boost to any meal with garden-fresh herbs. You’ll quickly discover the difference fresh herbs make when preparing any meal or dessert.

Harvest herbs whenever you need them for cooking or garnishing a favorite dish. Adjust the quantity of herbs used to allow for variations in flavor intensity and your family’s preference. 

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD , NJ — The area is under a flash flood warning until 11:15 a.m., the National Weather Service announced at 7:21 a.m. Saturday morning.

The warning was issued while strong thunderstorms rolled through the area this morning. Flashes of lightning and cracks of thunder woke sleeping residents around 7:00am.

Thunderstorms are expected to linger in the area until mid-day.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Would you like to learn how spruce up your garden, spend a day at the park, or enjoy the fun of a fair? You can do it all at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County’s Open House and Folk Fest!  This event will be held Saturday, August 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the EARTH Center located in Davidson's Mill Pond Park ...