Good News In Essex County: Wrestling Glory + Teacher Awards + Wu-Tang

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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West Orange High School Wrestler Earns Cheers After Her Historic Tourney Win

Jazzi Lopez became the only first-year student in West Orange High School history to win the North 2 Regional Wrestling Championship.

Weston Awards Return In Montclair To Honor Inspiring Teachers

A Montclair tradition is returning after a 7-year hiatus. It will honor the memory of Judy Weston, a devoted public school supporter.

Millburn Teens Win 53 Awards In Prestigious Scholastic Art Contest

Millburn teens won dozens of regional awards in long-running art contest sponsored by Scholastic. The works will be displayed next month.

Essex County Store Sells $10K Lottery Ticket For Mega Millions Drawing

A store in Essex County sold a lottery ticket worth $10,000 for the Feb. 17 drawing. See the lucky numbers here.

Gold And Granite: Belleville Historical Society Makes Special Gift

The Belleville Historical Society searched for a special gift for the United Chinese American Association of New Jersey. Then they found it.

Musical Duo With 3 Albums To Perform In Caldwells For Free

The musical duo has put out three albums and had music on The Daily Show and Portlandia. They'll appear in the Caldwells for free.

'Wu-Tang: An American Saga' Stars Come To Newark For Free Screening

The event at Newark Symphony Hall also touched on the city as a "new film destination" on the East Coast.