Yearly Archives: 2014


How the Brits Helped Us Depart 2

Installment #7: The Rise of Townships in Bergen County and the Creation of Oakland or How the Brits Helped Us Depart By Kevin Heffernan The rise of townships in Bergen County…..Hmmmmm….Some might suggest that this is an article to assist borderline insomniacs while others might postulate that it is for […]


On the Job – May 13, 2014

MAY 5:   Officer Gary Fiore investigated a Theft complaint from a Commanche Trail resident where a safe was reportedly removed.  The victim stated he lost important personal financial and identification documents, as well as approximately three thousand dollars in cash.  Report filed. MAY 6:   A motorist from Park Ridge reported […]


Salvation in Art

Salvation in Art By Tracy DiTolla Click here to visit Tracy’s Blog – Spirituality, Religion, Symbolism and Art. So many artists, including myself, claim art is like a religion or a religious experience.  What is it about art that provides salvation for so many?  Is it the beauty?  The honesty?  […]


The Ponds Church 3

The Ponds Church Serving God and Oakland for Over 300 Years By Kevin Heffernan The Ponds Church in Oakland…..This writer struggles to present its importance and contribution to this community since it was established in 1710. And even now when I have much information at my fingertips about it, I […]