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“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.”
~ Chief Seattle

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We hope readers will help elected leaders get the nation on a steady course by staying informed on how the government is operating, and express their opinions to our representatives.

The Journal has compiled a list of informative databases, news-feeds, and contact information. Please view -Staying in Touch-to stay informed and stay in touch with political leaders. (also available under "The World"

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Journal Philosophy

Somethings are timeless...The people you know, the times we share, the ideas we cherish, all have a piece of that quality. It's life in a small town. We believe that the news items and announcements that appear in The Oakland Journal will be about people we know. And, if we don't know them, we probably know someone who does. The degrees of separation in a town like Oakland are much fewer than in bigger towns and cities. We think that is a good thing.

The role of a small-town newspaper is to make people aware of their surroundings. We hope The Oakland Journal will become a point of pride for the community, in looks, in content, and in spirit. We want to follow in the tradition of small local papers that have served America for centuries. Provide a source for local government news; be a place for local groups to advertise their activities; be a portal for citizens to publicize births, weddings and deaths. A platform to learn what's going on in the schools, how the home team scored against the neighboring team.

Prior to our official launch, we sent links of The Oakland Journal to people. Either we wanted their opinion on the looks, the layout, the content, or approval to feature them in the first edition. It was satisfying to get reactions that implied we had finally landed a good job, or that someone was investing money and we had resources. Unfortunately, not true. There are no investors, there are no resources. We have two small kids and a cat, and they were of no help in trying to complete this project. There's nothing behind The Oakland Journal except two residents with an idea, and it will only grow if it's something the community wants to keep.

Please participate by submitting material, writing material, or providing photographs. Explore the site and you will see many ways to get involved.

Editors@TheOaklandJournal.com

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Editors@TheOaklandJournal.com
Caron & Charlie McCormick

Features

The Colony

Fifty years from now, what will today’s children of Oakland be remembering about this time and place. For Saul Weitz, Bob Blumenthal and George Cohen, fifty years have come and…

Verizon Promises

Local towns are hoping that Verizon’s intention to cut off municipal fees, a significant source of revenue, will be another in a list of broken promise by the telecommunications…

Increasing Municipal Revenues

As Verizon begins to stop paying municipal fees, small towns like Oakland will need to be innovative in maximizing existing revenue sources. There are many creative ways…

Veterans Day

“Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God!”…and thanks to American veterans

Marching Band Refused to Yield

They did not beat the drum slowly, nor play the fife lowly, at the drum off held after the Indian Hills football game against…

Dreams Deferred

Economists have likened the slide in housing values and the loss of jobs in NJ to the Great Depression, and the number of foreclosures in Oakland is…

Car Break-ins

The recent theft of a GPS system from a car parked in Oakland’s Crystal Lake area exemplifies a growing trend affecting…

First Responders

First Responders reported to an accident on Breakneck Road. Oakland Volunteer Fire Department called out…

Jokers or Terrorists?

Threats concerning “violent activities” purported to take place at the local high schools on Dec.1st appears to have been a promotional event gone awry …

Stagg & Di Pentima Win

Reports from borough hall indicate Council members Betsy Stagg and Frank Di Pentima have won re-election by a healthy margin.

What is America?

“What is America to me? It is the blessing of being able to live in a land where the word freedom means….”~ Pastor Herb Dorfman

Council Holds Court

Playing deep, Mayor Szabo was caught off guard by a drop shot from Frank Di Pentima at the last council meeting…Next Meeting is Nov 12

Interview with the Candidates(?)

Frank Di Pentima, seeking re-election to Council, responds to questions from readers and The Oakland Journal

The Grenade Incident

Children find a WWII grenade while playing in Oakland…and forty years later one of them still wonders how it got there.

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Reporter Ryan Robinson brings readers news from Oakland’s Valley Middle School and events that are…

Vaccine Debate

Many are asking why NJ is the first in the nation to mandate flu vaccines for all children in day-care and kindergarten.

Local Events

Leaders Are Readers

Mayor John Szabo joined the Leaders Are Readers program at the Oakland Public Library on…

Town Meeting Nov 12

The environment, the tennis courts, and the approval for capital expenditures and new debt were all part of the Oakland town council meeting..

Daisies do Karate

Daisy Scouts Troop 213 & Troop 200 earned their “Courageous & Strong”…

Wine Tasting

The Oakland Newcomers and Neighbors Club (ONNC) had a wine tasting…

RVBC Announces New Pastor

Having done most things associated with living a full, rewarding life, Pastor Herb Dorfman…

RIH School Board

The regional high school Board of Ed continues to debate tough topics such as the controversial out of school conduct code, nepotism, and the unusual 6 point grading….