West Orange FD’s Williams selected as EMT of the Year

West Orange FD’s Williams selected as EMT of the Year

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Anthony Williams, a member of the West Orange Fire Department, was the top vote getter for EMT of the Year, selected by local EMS partners from among 30 nominees in a contest sponsored by Mountainside Medical Center. Williams received the award on May 19, during National Emergency Medical Services Week, presented […]

Sunday morning fire displaces West Orange townhouse residents

Sunday morning fire displaces West Orange townhouse residents

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Fire Department responded to a fire in progress at 58 Hart Drive on Sunday morning, April 24, shortly before 10 a.m., according to township public information officer Joseph Fagan. The fire consumed four to five units of a 16-unit townhouse building. Gas and electric services were shut off […]

West Orange St. Patrick’s Day celebrates Irish pride and heritage

West Orange St. Patrick’s Day celebrates Irish pride and heritage

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 69th annual West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade went off without a hitch on Sunday, March 13, along Main Street. Despite the snowstorm from the day before, marchers enjoyed a clear, sunny day. Leading this year’s parade were Mellen Dangler as grand marshal, and John A. DeMars Jr., Patrick F. […]

Early morning West Orange fire leads to fatality

Early morning West Orange fire leads to fatality

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Neighbors in a quiet West Orange residential neighborhood were awakened by a predawn fire Sunday morning, Feb. 20, according to a press release from West Orange public information officer Joseph Fagan. The West Orange Fire Department responded at 4:27 a.m. to a house fire on Valley Way. Fire department personnel were […]

West Orange fire truck gets a tow from strongman

West Orange fire truck gets a tow from strongman

WEST ORANGE, NJ — A West Orange fire truck got a tow on Saturday, Oct. 9, after stopping just a few hundred feet from Fire Headquarters on Valley Road — not because it broke down, but because strongman Lee Richards offered to pull and push the 70,000-pound ladder truck as part the West Orange Fire […]

Senior picnic returns to West Orange pool

Senior picnic returns to West Orange pool

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange senior picnic returned to the Ginny Duenkel Pool on Friday, Sept. 10. Summer fun was on full display as sunny blue skies welcomed the seniors back to the annual event that was canceled last year due to COVID.  Friendly smiles and good cheer ruled the day as members […]