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Year In Review

Friday, December 28, 2012

Where in the Area: 2012

A look back at the places our avid readers discovered and identified.

Where in the Oranges is It? A signature statue overlooks a busy corner.   Where in South Orange is it? Our green thumb is showing!   Where in the Oranges is It? This time, our two objects are hidden in plain view. Can you identify what and where each can be found? Answer in the comments! Where in the Area is It? This challenge takes us out of the Oranges but still in thearea, and in very familiar territory for many of us. One hint: look up, way up to see this sight.  Where in the Area is It? A commuter suggested we ask folks who has noticed this old building and painted sign. Where in the Oranges is It? This photo is a glorious flag of Ireland...but where?

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

West Orange's Year in Review: 2012

A look back at the10 most-read stories of the year.

West Orange saw 2012 come in with a mild winter and will see it go out with now, snow, freezing rain and bad weather. In between, West Orange had spring, summer and fall events to remember. The 10 most-read stories on West Orange Patch this year are presented below. Enjoy our look back at 2012! A West Orange High School honors teacher -- who was chosen by other educators as Essex County "Teacher of the Year" last year -- was arrested Friday for having an alleged sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student. Erica Depalo, 33, of Montclair, was arrested and charged with having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy, who is a student at the high school. The relationship allegedly began in June and ended Aug. 28, according to the Essex…

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