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Week In Review

Saturday, May 11, 2013

BOT Election, Lauryn Hill Sentenced Top South Orange News

A roundup of the past week's articles.

  An Open Letter in Support of Line A Leslie Pogany, owner of Bunny's, shares her thoughts on the Board of Education election.   Lauryn Hill Sentenced To Prison For Failing To File Tax Returns Singer Lauryn Hill was sentenced to three months in prison last Monday for not paying taxes on more than $2.3 million in earnings over a five year period.   Newsweek Names Columbia High School 1286 in USA Newsweek has ranked Columbia High School the 1286th high school in the country.   Mother's Day Gift Ideas in SOMA Local gift ideas for the mother(s) in your life.   A Public Thanks to South Orange A thank you note to South Orange rail riders from an out-of-town visitor.  

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Explosive Look-Alike, Analyst Calls Homosexuality A 'Sin', Seniors Head to College

The week in review in South Orange

It's spring and it's May, drawing many South Orange residents outdoors. In case you missed them, our top stories of the week are here: ESPN Basketball Analyst Calls Homosexuality A 'Sin' Comments are still coming in after a South Orange resident and ESPN basketball analyst weighs in on being gay. Candidates Reveal Opposing Visions of South Orange Future Trustee candidates debated on Tuesday. Where are CHS Seniors Headed for College? May 1 saw students announce their fall picks. South Orange PD Advise on Explosive-Look Alike Ad No danger, but SOPD warn about an ad Streets to be Closed Sunday for Komen Event Be advised as you travel on Sunday around the Reservation

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Lauryn Hill, Silver Medal, an Apology This Week in South Orange

South Orange's Week in Review

The busy week in South Orange saw school news galore, with more to come this week.  In case you missed any of them, these are the top stories of the week. Report: Columbia High Ranked 36th in New Jersey, 757 in Country Good news for CHS from US News   Superintendent, Principal Respond to CHS Ranking, Silver Medal Lots of kudos for kids, teachers, and staff  on a silver medal.   St. James's Gate Case Charges Dismissed, Both Sides Apologize A long and complicated court case ends in apologies.   Teachers, Residents Talk Back to Board of Ed Testing, the IB, and vermin worry locals.   Lauryn Hill To Be Sentenced Today on Tax Evasion Charges Hill was given time to pay past taxes.

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Saturday, April 20, 2013

Lauryn Hill Eviction, Carjacker Convicted, Local Wants to be a Millionaire

South Orange's Week in Review

In case you missed them, the week's top stories are here: Lauryn Hill Eviction Case Moves Forward and Lauryn Hill Due in Court, Eviction Proceedings Underway The star's financial woes grow, as it's revealed that her landlord has begun eviction proceedings. Carjacking, Kidnapping, Sexual Assault Ends in Conviction A memorable case moves through the courts South Orange Resident Wanted to be a Millionaire Can you answer the questions correctly? CHS Ranks Above Average in Academics, Lags in Graduation Rate New data shows where CHS scores relative to peer schools.  

Saturday, April 13, 2013

East Orange Water, Seton Hall Building Plan, and Diner Manager Charged

South Orange's Week in Review

The week's top stories are heavy on government. Take a look at what you may have missed. Arguing that quality of life, among other things, will be affected, residents launch a petition. Details revealed almost daily in a family feud gone from bad to worse. Livingston takes a hit for tax delinquency. Congratulations to a local eighth grader. The longstanding plan to renovate Village Hall sees changes and cost increases, according to a trustee and public records.

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Village Jobs, Vacant Stores and Stony's Top Week's News

South Orange's week in review

Passover and Easter were this week, but it was a full news week nonetheless. In case you  missed them, top stories are below: Visions for Vacancies: What Should Church St. and W. South Orange Ave. Become? Your ideas -- lots of them -- for vacant stores in South Orange Store Offers Newest Twist on Buying Used Window shopping has a new meaning. South Orange is Hiring The Village has openings. Stony's Scores South Orange Pool Concession for Second Year Stony's will be poolside again this year. Seton Hall Armed Robbery, Road Rage and Shorter Commutes Top March News

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Candidates Move Forward, Student Charged with Terroristic Threats, Budget Passes

South Orange's Week in Review

It has been a full week in South Orange. In case you missed anything, our top stories are here, along with a bonus feature about an influential Columbia HS sophomore. Collum, Schnall and Clarke Candidacy Certified by Clerk The first slate to declare is officially on the ballot. Two stories are related: CHS Student Arrested for Terroristic Threat, Cops Say This arrest follows: UPDATED: Columbia High School Briefly Evacuated Tuesday Afternoon From the police: South Orange Police Warn of Honda Wheel, Tire Thefts and the school budget passes: South Orange - Maplewood School Budget Passes   And how can we forget Russell Pinzino, Sparkhouse, and Doctor Who? We can't, so here's a feature for the week: he Doctor (Who) Is In South Orange - Maplewood

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Ashley Takes Over Eden, CHS Students Robbed, Water Worries

The South Orange week in review

In case you missed them, our top stories this week include: Water Officials Charged, Dunkin' Donuts Employee Arrested, Eden Gourmet Changes Hands A comprehensive look back at January in South Orange. New Owner, Familiar Store Schedules Reopening Ashley Market opens this weekend, replacing Eden Gourmet. Armed Robbery of Two CHS Students, Police Say Two girls robbed in Maplewood Commuters Have a Rough Wednesday Ongoing commuter issues worry NJ Transit travelers. Meet the Man Behind Max: South Orange's Star David Josefsberg Josefsberg has scored stellar reviews in his Paper Mill performance, Lend Me A Tenor And take a look at Columbia High School's musical, Legally Blonde, in the video. 

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Man Asks for Apology, Commuters Seek Relief, and Cal Ripken Comes

The Week in Review for South Orange

The week began with Presidents' Day and it has been full. In case you missed it, here are our top stories this week: South Orange Man Involved in St. James's Gate Case Asks for Apology The two men involved entered pleas this week. Commuters Seek Relief in March NJTransit Schedule Change NJ Transit officials asked for feedback and promised changes. New Owner, Familiar Store Schedules Reopening Ashley Market is open for business Cal Ripken, Jr. to Speak in South Orange The legendary player speaks at Seton Hall South Orange is Hiring

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Officials Charged with Hiding High Contaminant Levels, Residents Announce Run Trustee Seats

South Orange's Week In Review

It has been a week full of government news in South Orange. Take a look at what we read most this week: Water Officials Charged with Hiding High Contaminant Levels Residents Announce Run for Board of Trustee Seats South Orange Water is Safe to Drink, Say Village Admin Thieves Target Wheels, Headlights in South Orange South Orange Residents Face Waste Removal Choices

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