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Veteran Officer Accused of Theft, Pals to Close, TGI Fridays Raided Top Local News
Here's what you may have missed in West Orange this past week.

24-Year Veteran West Orange Police Officer Accused of Theft
Richard Levens, of Randolph, has been suspended from the department.
Pals Cabin to Close After 81 Years
After 81 years in West Orange, the restaurant that was a favorite of Babe Ruth, Pals Cabin is expected to close its doors next week.
15 Veterans to Be Honored on Memorial Day
The veterans will be presented the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal at the annual West Orange Memorial Day ceremony.
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West Orange TGI Fridays among those targeted by year-long investigation.
No News is Good News for South Essex Commuters
The upcoming schedule is unchanged.
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Local Raises Funds for Cancer Research with Cinnabon
Mayra Vargas, of West Orange, has partnered with Cinnabon to fundraise for cancer after her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer.
TGI Fridays Raided for Alleged Liquor Scam
State authorities seized various alcoholic beverage inventory and records on Wednesday morning from 29 bars and restaurants across New Jersey.
Car’s owner identified one of the thieves after vehicle crashed in West Orange, according to police.
$475K Bond Approved to Build Ridgeway Park
The bond passed 4-1 and sparked discussion about why the township was funding the project and not Open Space Commission
'Dine on Demand' Stops Into Sam Mickail’s CUT Steakhouse
CBS local features the West Orange steakhouse's unique spin on a hot dog 'Sam's Awful Wiener'
8 Money-Saving Tricks for Your Memorial Day BBQ (Sponsored)
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Kevin Beane, 47, of Newark, is being held on charges of theft, burglary and resisting arrest with bail set at $25,000.
Recent Obituaries from West Orange
John Joseph" Jack" Case, Eleanor M. Cassels and Berna Berger.
Liberty Students Visit Math Museum
A total of 36 students went to the interactive new MoMath Museum in New York City on May 10th.
Event on May 28 will bring together chambers of neighboring towns.
Social Studies Curriculum Overhaul Approved
The new curriculum for grades K-8 will cost more than $338,000 for six to seven years of materials with yearly online updates to the textbooks.
West Orange High Serves Up Loss to Golda Och
The West Orange High School boys team won four of the five matches.
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