Monthly Archives: September 2011


Dear Donna, It’s only 45 Hours from Bien Hoa

Dear Donna, It’s only 45 Hours from Bien Hoa: Stories from the Vietnam War. Douglas Neralich. 1st Books Library, 2002. As reviewed by Ted Odenwald Douglas “Doc” Neralich has created a succinct, incisive, and moving collage of his experiences as a medic with the 36th Engineer Battalion in Vinh Long, […]


Residents Donate Pet Oxygen Masks to OFD

LOCAL RESIDENTS DONATE PET OXYGEN MASKS TO OAKLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT OAKLAND, N.J. (September 28, 2011) – Joe and Anne Torre, residents of Oakland and Board members of Companion Animal Advocates,  recently donated a set of pet oxygen masks to the Oakland Fire Department on behalf of Companion Animal Advocates (CAA).  […]


Art Show @ The Library Follow-Up 1

Thanks to the entire Oakland community for supporting the First Annual Art Show sponsored by the New Friends of the Oakland Public Library.  Over 300 visitors attended the show, which provided a lovely venue through which local artists were able to display their work.  Thanks to the talents of the […]


On the Job – September 27

On September 13, 2011 several officers responded to a residence on Grove Street where it was reported that there was a fight in progress.  Officer McDermott was the first to arrive and witnessed an assault take place between two men in the driveway of the home.  The officer attempted to […]


Apple and Seckel Pear Cobbler

Apple and Seckel Pear Cobbler By Marci Sorce of  Sit Eat Drink My bounty from the Farmer’s Market this week! It’s been awhile since I was able to make my Sunday run.  I’m always amazed to see how much the markets can change from week to week. The beautiful red […]