NJ school district should drop 'Indians' mascot, petition saysNJ school district should drop 'Indians' mascot, petition saysThe online petition calls the Wayne Valley use of the old mascot an "abysmal misrepresentation of Native Americans."Erin VogtErin Vogt
Cops say 130 pets rescued from illegal mill in Scotch Plains homeCops say 130 pets rescued from illegal mill in Scotch Plains homeMore than 100 dogs and two dozen cats were taken from "unsafe and unsanitary" conditions in a home, police said.Erin VogtErin Vogt
NJ cop was texting Tinder date before crash killed teen: lawsuitNJ cop was texting Tinder date before crash killed teen: lawsuitTheresa “Terry” DiFalco was a freshman at Westfield High School when she was killed in March 2017.Erin VogtErin Vogt
NJ student's blackface photo prompts safety scare at high schoolNJ student's blackface photo prompts safety scare at high schoolParents and students thought the picture was part of a threat against the school and kept their kids home from school on Monday.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Your town is under assault by NJ courtsYour town is under assault by NJ courtsScotch Plains Mayor Al Smith weighs in on developers taking advantage of affordable housing rules and forcing thousands of new units into towns.Bill SpadeaBill Spadea
Retired NJ teacher wins 'The Price is Right' showcaseRetired NJ teacher wins 'The Price is Right' showcaseA Union County man checked off another bucket list item, as Bruce Zenhle competed on the iconic tv game show and won big. Erin VogtErin Vogt
#BlueFriday: Scotch Plains Cop Saves Man's Life#BlueFriday: Scotch Plains Cop Saves Man's LifeThis #BlueFriday focuses on Gerard Rites, a Scotch Plains police officer who saved a mans life.Bill SpadeaBill Spadea
2 NJ men busted on child porn charges, feds say2 NJ men busted on child porn charges, feds sayA Hoboken man has admitted to distributing images of child sexual abuse, while a Scotch Plains man was arrested for the same activity, according to prosecutors.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Skeletal remains identified as missing NJ canoeistSkeletal remains identified as missing NJ canoeistThe canoeist's remains were found on the banks of the Delaware River over the summer, almost three months after Feng Ye was reported missing. Associated PressAssociated Press
This rhino is part of NJ history, and yours for $1,400This rhino is part of NJ history, and yours for $1,400The Bowcraft Amusement Park in Scotch Plains was a family fun staple for decades and will be turned into housing after the park is torn down.Adam HochronAdam Hochron