Top News Stories In Scotch Plains-Fanwood In 2022

SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD, NJ — As 2022 comes to a close, it's time to look back at some of the most interesting, and most-read, stories to come out of Scotch Plains-Fanwood this year.

From a movie being filmed in town to new businesses, 2022 was a busy year for Scotch Plains and Fanwood.

Check out some of the biggest Scotch Plains-Fanwood Patch stories from this year:

Grab Some Popcorn, A Movie Is Being Filmed At This Scotch Plains Diner

Scotchwood Diner, located on Route 22, closed for a few days while scenes for "The Wrath of Becky" were filmed at the diner in June.

Ice Cream Shop In Scotch Plains Ranked Among Best In NJ: Report

Scoops The Ice Creamery in Scotch Plains made the top 65 list of best ice cream shops in New Jersey, according to a ranking by nj.com.

Scotch Plains Boy Hit By Car While On Bike: Police

A 76-year-old woman from Edison hit a Scotch Plains boy with her car this past June, according to Scotch Plains Police. The boy was rushed to Morristown Medical Goryeb Children's Trauma Center with serious injuries.

Payroll Manager Stole $900K From NJ Pharma Company: Prosecutor

Following a year-long investigation, a Fanwood woman was arrested in connection with stealing a large amount of funds from a pharmaceutical company, according to prosecutors.

Scotch Plains Man Drives Car Into Brewery, Causes Major Damage: Report

A 67-year-old from Scotch Plains crashed his car into a local brewery in High Bridge in June.

Woman Charged With Assaulting Scotch Plains Police Officer, Gets DUI

A 38-year-old woman was arrested after assaulting an officer and driving under the influence in May, according to Scotch Plains Police.

New Hair Salon 'Blowout Lab' Opens In Fanwood

The new salon, offering blowouts, updos and bridal styles, had its ribbon-cutting in Fanwood in August.