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White House Honor, Three Vie for Board of Ed Top Local News

Here's what you may have missed this past week in West Orange

High School Step Team Places Second in Country

The West Orange High School boys step team won $2,000 toward senior scholarships and uniforms.

Helen Avenue home entered during overnight hours Tuesday.

West Orange HS Student Named Best Teammate in Conference 

Mayer Chalom of West Orange High was recently awarded with the 2013 Best Teammate Award for the Super Essex Conference at the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center.

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Redistricting Gives GOP Hope in Dem-Heavy District 27

Republican Assembly candidates have renewed confidence heading into November election.

Whoopi Says She 'Loves' the Breakfast Spot Toast

West Orange resident Whoopi Goldberg gives kudos to Montclair restaurant in recent interview.

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Three Will Vie for Two Open Seats on West Orange School Board

West Orange residents will see one current board member and two newcomers on the ballot in November for the board of education.

West Orange Resident Named 'Champion of Change' by White House

Marcin Jakubowski was honored Tuesday afternoon in Washington D.C. for his innovative projects.

'He lived a rich, full life and certainly one that won't soon be forgotten,' West Orange Mayor Robert Parisi said about the late U.S. Sen. Frank R Lautenberg.

Sheriff's Officer Indicted on Sexual Assault Charges

The Essex County Sheriff's officer abused two girls when they were between 8 and 15 years old, prosecutor says.

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