Good News In Essex County: Bow Ties|Detective Work|Superman

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The world can be a scary place. But it’s also filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. 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).

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Inspirational Essex County Teen Saves Dogs' Lives With Bow Ties

After being diagnosed with developmental delays, Darius Brown began making bow ties to develop his motor skills. Here's what happened next.

'Outstanding Detective Work' Finds Missing Man In Caldwell

A Caldwell police detective helped find a missing man. Here's how it all went down, authorities say.

'Superman' Movie Will Benefit Short Hills-Based Reeve Foundation

A drive-in show will benefit the Short Hills-based Christopher Reeve Foundation for spinal cord injury research.

JCHS Students Raise $6,000 For First Aid Squad, Food Pantry

Students at James Caldwell High School raised more than $6,000 for the West Essex First Aid Squad and the Caldwell Food Pantry.

Fourteen WOHS Seniors Given Shaugers' Timothy Groves Scholarship

Fourteen West Orange HS seniors received the 2020 Timothy Groves Memorial Scholarship, Lisa and Donald Shauger's scholarship with the WOSF.

Millburn Announces New Activities For Main Street This Weekend

Part of Main Street will be closed off to allow socially distanced dining and fitness activities. Read on for the details and signups.

'Message of Hope': A Musical Concert Out Of West Orange

"Help us spread the message of hope in these unpleasant, frightening and often lonely times."