Former Teacher Gets Parole in Sex Case and HS Rank This Week in Review

Essex Chiefs Association Endorses Christie

Gov. Chris Christie picks up endorsement at Essex County College Police Academy in Cedar Grove.

Thousands Expected at Komen Race for the Cure This Weekend

The 5K Race and Walk will be held May 5 at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange.

Officer to Be Honored for Talking Man Down From Water Tower

The 200 Club will recognize Lt. Timothy Brennan, of West Orange, who talked a man down from the 300-foot Edison Water Tower in December.

Local and County Responders Participate in Hazardous Spill Drill

More than 100 responders from eight fire department and 16 EMS providers along with New Jersey and county services participated in the drill Wednesday in West Orange

How Does West Orange High Compare to State's Top High Schools?

U.S. News and World Report releases 2013 "Best High Schools" report.

Junior Rangers Tour the Thomas Edison Park

The West Orange historical park kicked of National Park Week with Junior Ranger Day last week.

Lieutenant Governor Stops into West Orange WAE Center

Kim Guadagno visited members at the Jewish Service for the Developmentally Disabled Wellness, Art and Enrichment Center on Monday.

West Orange High School said no indication April 24 threat on bathroom wall is credible, but officials taking it seriously — school to go on with increased police presence Tuesday.

Former Teacher Gets Parole After Admitting to Sex with Student

Former West Orange High School teacher, Erica DePalo, 33, of Montclair, was sentenced to a three-year suspended sentence of parole with no jail time Monday afternoon, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said.

West Orange Color Guard Performs at Liberty

High school group took time to showcase their talents for students.

[UPDATE] Police: Student Found with BB Gun at High School

West Orange High School was on lockdown Friday afternoon for a report of a student with a firearm — turned out to be a prop from musical.