Shop Local Rewards, Man Robbed at Gunpoint, Three Cars Burglarized and Thousands Race for the Cure This Week in Review

West Orange Officer Receives Valor Award

"It was a long five hours of talking," says Lt. Timothy Brennan about talking a man down from the 300-foot Thomas Edison Water Tower in the middle of a rainy December night.

More Than 35 Locals Run NJ Marathon

The 2013 New Jersey Marathon at the shore took place this past weekend in Long Branch with 38 West Orange residents participating.

Report Card Gives Saint Barnabas Top-Tier Rating

Survey by national health care organization The Leapfrog Group reveals medical center maintained overall excellence in 2012

Police: Three Cars Burglarized Overnight

In the string of burglaries, two of the cars were unlocked while one had its driver's side window broken, police say.

Summer Basketball Tryouts in West Orange

Boys and girls grades four-seven can try out at the end of May.

County Safety Expo Honors Retired West Orange Officer

The Essex County Police and Safety Expo recognized retired Sgt. Richard Potts of the West Orange Police Department at the Livingston Mall.

Township Council approves new Property Tax Rewards Program that will encourage residents to shop at local by giving property tax credit from percent of purchases on participating businesses.

May Programs for Children at West Orange Library

Looking for something to do in May with your kids? Check out these events at the library in town.

Five men allegedly assaulted and robbed a man with a gun Saturday night while walking near the intersection of Ridge and Watson avenues in West Orange.

Mother's Day Giveaway With West Orange

Township launches Facebook contest for residents to win a bouquet of sweet spring flowers and specialty cake.

Thousands Race for the Cure

Susan G. Komen race draws thousands in a sea of pink to South Mountain area Sunday.