Yearly Archives: 2015


How much homework is too much homework?

A local mom recently started a facebook group page to combat the more than 4 hours of homework her daughter has each night, sometimes more. Do you feel you HS student is receiving too much homework? She has spoken with the district Superintendent, as well as, the Principal and Vice […]


In Zack’s Memory

GORMAN, Zachary – 18, of Riverdale passed away on February 11, 2015. Born in Pompton Plains he has lived in Riverdale for the past 2 years. A graduate of Indian Hills High School Class of 2014, he attended Bergen Community College and was a DPW Employee in Oakland. Zachary was […]


2015 Computer Workshops at the Library

2015 Computer Workshops at the Oakland Public Library Wednesdays – March 18th – April 29th – 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm March 18th Introduction to Computers What’s a mouse, keyboard, CPU and how do I turn the thing on? Learn about the types of computers and what are windows, programs, […]


The Long Way Home

Louise Penny. The Long Way Home. New York: Minotaur Books, 2014. As reviewed by Ted Odenwald “A balm to heal the wounded…sin-sick soul.” That is what retired Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is seeking in the tranquility of Three Pines, the sequestered village in Quebec that is the site of many […]


On the Job – February 18, 2015

FEBRUARY 11:  While on patrol a broadcast was put out for a shoplifting that just occurred at the Oakland Shop-Rite and the offenders fled the scene.  After the description of the vehicle and actors were put out Officer Bryan Rowin located the parties on Ramapo Valley and initiated a motor […]