NJ county bans e-bikes and scooters in parks after death
Effective immediately, Union County has banned the use of e-bikes and electric scooters in all of its parks, following the death of a 13 year old Scotch Plains boy.
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NJ woman stole nearly $300K from churches — gets no jail time
Probation instead of prison for a woman who stole nearly $300,000 from two NJ churches.
After NJ teen's death, family channels grief into scholarship
The loss of a bright young student has left a mark on Scotch Plains, sparking an outpouring of love and support from neighbors and friends.
Scotch Plains mourns 8th grader killed in e-bike crash
Scotch Plains mayor Joshua G. Losardo said the collision between a landscaping truck and e-bike happened at 2:12 p.m. at the intersection of Mountain Avenue and Mountainview Avenue.
The 20 best public high schools in NJ
New Jersey high schools shine in a recent U.S. News ranking, with High Technology High School in Lincroft taking the lead as the nation’s top STEM school.
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The Union County resident faces federal prison and a hefty fine when sentenced for wire fraud.
Beloved NJ high school senior mourned after deadly crash
Brandon Genlot was killed in a crash on a road within Watchung Reservation — the Westfield High School senior was 17.
Feds investigate demo site after NJ worker is killed by backhoe
The man was struck by the heavy machinery during a house demolition in Scotch Plains on Monday, police said.
NJ woman accused of ripping off Union County synagogue for $350K
Stacy Margaritondo, of Scotch Plains, is charged with wire fraud in connection with the alleged embezzlement over several years.
NJ teen charged in connection with gun found at Catholic school
The discovery of the weapon inside Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains sent the school into lockdown along with all schools in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood and Westfield school districts for about two hours.