7 Stories To Make You Smile In Essex County: Good News Roundup

The world can be a scary place. But it’s also filled with humor, inspiration and beauty.

Let’s focus on that second part.

Take a look at some recent good news stories in Essex County below. (Click the headlines to read). Got a local news tip about something that will make your neighbors smile? Have a funny photo that’s just too good not to share? Send it to eric.kiefer@patch.com

Newark Mom Pens Touching Letter To Cops After Son Is Shot

West Orange Girls Basketball Team Shoots Way Into History (VIDEO)

Livingston Schools Name 2018 'Teachers Of Year' (See The List)

Throw Axes, Drink Beers At Bury The Hatchet In Bloomfield (VIDEO)

Things Get Chili In Cedar Grove; Elks Raise $300

Essex County Office Building Thriving, Has 'Positive Energy': CEO

Khem Comic Fest Returns To Essex County For 2018

Photo courtesy of the Livingston Public School District