Fanwood

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.

Fanwood police on their Facebook page said "police activity" at Union Catholic High School on Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains led all school in both towns to be placed on lockdown around 12:15 p.m.

Keith Ashley-Drake of Fanwood is charged with kidnapping and raping a 12-year-old girl from Irvington on her way home from the movies on March 17.

The 70-year-old's victim was a 30-year-old woman, officials say.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School athletics director Ryan Miller told MyCentralJersey.com Rich Vaccaro is no longer with the team but could not discuss the specifics of what led to his dismissal.

An ordinance that has sparked a passionate dog debate among Fanwood residents may get an amendment.

With weeks left before the new school year, families are frustrated with a quick about-face from in-person instruction amid the pandemic.