Woes, Whoas, Wows of WO-Town

Moving into its third month, West Orange Patch readers and viewers learned about college safety, senior citizen services, flag raising, that the township zoning board will vote on Seton Hall field construction and that Crystal Lake could see redevelopment. Let's take a look back.

Monday

Whether it's in the big city or the sleepy suburbs, college can be all fun and games — until somebody gets hurt. A look into safety tips for college students. More here.

Marie DeMaio was August's Face of WO-Town. She's been with Washington Elementary School for 40 years. More here.

Tuesday

In West Orange, discounted movie tickets are not the only benefits available to senior citizens. Try also health care. More here.

Reading is an intimate conversation between the reader and the author. Book clubs take that conversation public. Check out the township's clubs. More here.

Township residents gathered Tuesday evening at the municipal building for a new, monthly cross-cultural ritual: flag raising. More here.

(dot)Mom gives tips to married couples on how to schedule a date night. More here.

Wednesday

Claire Sommer informed Jersey gardeners that September is prime season for fall plantings that give your garden a second helping of tender pickings. More here.

The season is on the horizon for the West Orange Police Athletic League football teams. More here.

Thursday

After more than two years of testimony and public comment, the township's zoning board will decide Oct. 7 whether Seton Hall Preparatory School can begin their $7 million Prospect Avenue field construction. More here.

Friday

On any given day, fishermen can be seen testing their luck with Crystal Lake's bass. Runners traverse the trail that surrounds the area and visitors can see through the clear water to the bottom of the lake. But, it's the future of the lake, which sits behind the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center on Boland Drive, that may be a little murky. More here.

Writers are advised to write what you know and write what you love. West Orange-based author Sanford Josephson knows and loves jazz. More here.

Saturday

Arts Beat takes a look at a one-day trip to Storm King Art Center. More here.

A structure fire broke out shortly after 8:15 p.m. Saturday at 44 Rock Spring Road in West Orange. More here.

Sunday

A missing Amur leopard at Essex County's Turtle Back Zoo required the county to issue a red alert shortly after the zoo opened Sunday, though the leopard was found a short time later inside its enclosure. More here.