Toms River schools get petitioned to ditch 'Indians' mascot
The Toms River High School South mascot is known as "Old Indian Tom" by town residents — an online petition says it's time to be retired.
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Howell High picks new mascot after Confederacy flap
The Howell High School graduate who designed the winning "Rebels" mascot after an online vote among four competing designs said she can see both sides of the argument over changing the logo.
Howell HS: Still the 'Rebels,' but Confederate mascot is gone
Early designs for a new Howell High School logo resemble the logo of the New England Patriots football team.
NJ school district should drop 'Indians' mascot, petition says
The online petition calls the Wayne Valley use of the old mascot an "abysmal misrepresentation of Native Americans."
Cops: Couple stole, starved 4 German Shepherd puppies who died
Two of the dogs were found dead in a fire pit while two others were found buried, according to police.
NJ high school refuses to drop Confederate-inspired team name
One petition seeks the elimination of both the name and the cartoonish Confederate solider while another wants to keep it in place.
Cops: Nurse fights off would-be kidnapper who came to her house
"Predators such as Larrarte should never be allowed to see another day of freedom to victimize another innocent person," the police chief said.
FBI removes boxes labeled 'respirators' from Lakewood warehouse
Employees of businesses said agents were investigating businesses selling medical equipment.
Howell shoplifting bust leaves 4 cops out of commission
A shoplifter who claimed he had COVID-19 after being arrested on a shoplifting charge at a Lowe's in Howell meant four police officers had to go into quarantine for possible exposure.