Yearly Archives: 2010


Mark Twain: Man in White

Michael Sheldon. Mark Twain: Man in White: The Grand Adventure of His Final Years. New York: Random House, 2010. As reviewed by Ted Odenwald It’s not that there isn’t enough biographical material available on Mark Twain. Between his autobiography and his “official” biography, penned by Albert Bigelow Paine (but definitely […]


Savvers Program

Bergen County has been promoting a discount service for Seniors, Veterans, Volunteers, and First Responders whereby companies affiliated with the program will accept the display of a Bergen County Savvers card and grant discounts and other benefits. For Example, The Market Basket will grant a 10% discount on all goods […]


Elder Exploitation

A 64 year old Oakland man was arrested for stealing from his mother who passed away in 2008 at the age of 90 in Franklin Lakes. The unpleasant facts were laid out by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, and residents can click here to read the official press release. Over […]


Sparks Fly in Oakland 1

Submitted by Ryan Robinson Hiawatha Blvd has been getting work done, and today the crew hit a snag. A dump track raised the back end hitting a power line and sent sparks flying to 185 and 187 Hiawatha. No other homes were affected except for some in the immediate area […]


Messiah Lutheran Church is Growing More than Faith

Messiah Lutheran Church is Growing More than Faith Looking around the grounds of Messiah Lutheran Church you see many types of trees that were lovingly planted over the years, some in memory of loved ones. You see the playground used by the Kradle2 Kindergarten Nursery school. But unless, you drive […]


VFW Post 5702 hosts Veterans Dinner

Paramus Veterans Home Residents Dine at VFW Post 5702 Approximately 20 residents of the Paramus Veterans home recently enjoyed a pasta and meatball dinner at Franklin Lakes VFW Post 5702. The dinner, arranged by Post 5702 Service Officer Bob Linz, is part of Post 5702’s effort to serve veterans of […]