Monthly Archives: February 2011


On the Job – February 23

On February 5, 2011 several officers responded to an activated burglar alarm at a commercial business on Bauer Drive .  Their investigation at the scene revealed that a burglary had been thwarted by the alarm; and attempts were made by the suspects to remove a significant amount material from the […]


Fire On The Hill 1

An Oakland home was destroyed by fire, Thursday April 21st. The Oakland Volunteer Fire Department, with mutual aid from neighboring towns, fought the blaze which eventually consumed the home located in the Ramapo River Reserve. No lives were lost, and volunteer firefighters contained the blaze and protected neighboring homes situated […]


Something for a snowy day……..

By Marci Sorce It’s a white President’s Day here in New Jersey and there’s not much else to do so I thought I would send along something to ease the pain of yet another snowy morning. Friday night I co-hosted a party with my friend Michelle and we had a […]


Inside the Van Allen House

To help commemorate Presidents Day Weekend, the Oakland Historical Society held an Open House at the Van Allen House on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011. The event included a speaker, guided tours of the museum, demonstrations on colonial cooking and music and also fire-making demonstrations from Frontiersmen members. For future events, […]


Valentine’s Heart Cake

Valentine’s Heart Cake By Marci Sorce Valentine’s Day usually invokes the thoughts of luscious creamy chocolate desserts. Like a rich chocolate espresso soufflé. Or a decadent chocolate hazelnut torte. Or a warm ooey gooey molten chocolate cake. But, not in my house.  Nothin says lovin like a big chocolate heart […]