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Good News In Essex County: 3 Kings + Beloved Coach + Cookies + College + Scouts
New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County can be a stressful place to live. But it’s also filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Let’s focus on that second part. Take a look at some recent good news stories in Essex County below (click the headlines to read).
Three Kings Day In North Jersey Town Inspires Smiles, Community Spirit
"What started as an idea is now a tradition — and that takes leadership, time, energy, and hard work."
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Essex County Coach Earns 'Man Of The Year Award' From Italian American Police Society
Mark Corino has amassed a huge trove of wins with two colleges in Essex County.
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'Finding Her Confidence': How One Shy College Graduate Grew Into A Mentor For Others
"I thought I was too shy," she admits. "I didn't think I could do it."
Essex County Store Sells $600K Lottery Ticket, See Other Recent Big NJ Winners
A store in Essex County sold a lottery scratch-off ticket worth $600,000, officials say.
North Jersey Scout Troop Launches Ambitious Service Project
For nearly a century, Livingston's Boy Scouts Troop 12 has helped serve the community and shape young leaders.
‘Booooo-mfield’ Charity Run Raises $5,000, Unites Community
The funds will be used to plant trees and run projects that include a butterfly garden and native plant restoration areas.
The Single Mom Of Mr. Cory's Cookies Fame Overcomes Adversity And Rises To The Graduation Stage
Mr. Cory's Cookies began at home. What followed was extraordinary.
The Single Mom Of Mr. Cory's Cookies Fame Overcomes Adversity And Rises To The Graduation Stage https://t.co/GKGBueCD6F
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