Archive for ‘October, 2008’

Council Holds Court

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

David Skoblar for Council

David Skoblar for Council

The Journal is posting late submissions with the clarification that they were received after the publication of the original article
All the candidates have stated that they intend to seek out the input, or assistance, of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce in terms of improving downtown Oakland and the local business climate in general. What would [...]

Pat Tirri for Council

Pat Tirri for Council

The Journal is publishing late submissions with the clarification that these responses were received after the publication of Frank Di Pentima’s answers.
All the candidates have stated that they intend to seek out the input, or assistance, of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce in terms of improving downtown Oakland and the local business climate in [...]

Richard Bucher, DMD

Richard Bucher, DMD

Welcome to the office of Dr. Richard L. Bucher, where we aim to help our patients achieve the best oral health possible. Our family dental practice emphasizes comprehensive care, cosmetic dentistry, and the use of lasers in treatment.
We strongly believe in treating the patient as a whole, rather than on [...]

Councilwoman Betsy Stagg

Councilwoman Betsy Stagg

The Journal is publishing the responses from Councilwoman Betsy Stagg with clarification that they were submitted after the publication of the original article and may therefore reflect an unfair advantage.
Responses of Betsy Stagg
All the candidates have stated that they intend to seek out the input, or assistance, of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce in terms [...]

Interview with the Candidates(?)

Interview with the Candidates(?)

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

Comedy Jam 1/16/09

Comedy Jam 1/16/09

COMEDY JAM Manito School’s 2nd Annual Comedy Jam will take place…

VFW Parking Restrictions

VFW Parking Restrictions

The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Franklin Lakes, at their October 21 meeting, adopted an ordinance which will limit parking during commuting…

The Grenade Incident

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.

Senior Citizens’ Safety

Senior Citizens’ Safety

Senior Citizens’ Safety
During my tenure as Sheriff, I have the good fortune to meet many of Bergen’s Senior Citizens. In this county alone there are more than 125,000 residents over 65. Unfortunately, Senior Citizens are not always treated with the dignity and respect that they deserve. Across the state of New Jersey hundreds of Senior [...]

SIDS Still with Us

SIDS Still with Us

The rate of SIDS has fallen as parents follow statistical evidence with regards to pacifiers and sleeping positions.

A new pediatric study indicates fan use might help prevent the thousands of deaths that occur annually in the United States, and thousands more around the world.

Diabetes - An Overview

Diabetes - An Overview

Diabetes is a disease characterized by high levels of blood glucose. The rise in blood glucose is due to…

The Madonnas of Leningrad

The Madonnas of Leningrad

As a docent barely out of her teens in Leningrad’s Hermitage during the Nazi siege in World War II, Marina manages to survive the stressful horrors of fire-bombings, squalid living…

Autumn 2008 by Joe Gallup

Autumn 2008 by Joe Gallup

Oakland resident, Joe Gallup was out and about last weekend taking in the beautiful autumn colors…

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

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

Special Town Meeting

Special Town Meeting

The special meeting of the Town Council was to discuss capitol expenditures and debt financing.

Pumpkin Picking & Horseback Riding

Pumpkin Picking & Horseback Riding

Recently the Oakland Newcomers and Neighbors Club members took their families to

Mothers’ Club Paints Pumpkins

Mothers’ Club Paints Pumpkins

The pumpkins from the Mother’s Club included Snoopy, Jets and Giants Insignia, Scary and funny faces, bats and even a prominent local politician…

Preventing Medication-Related Problems for Seniors

Preventing Medication-Related Problems for Seniors

A group of pharmacists is dedicated to reducing the number of medication errors among seniors…

Vaccine Debate

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.

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