Recently Bergen County Sheriff Leo McGuire spent a wonderful morning at Manito School in Oakland. He spoke to a class of older kids about the Office of Sheriff and read in Miss Roche’s classroom to the 2nd grade about using their imagination and being whoever they dream to be. He read Dr. Suess’s “Oh the [...]
President George Washington’s birthday was celebrated at the Van Allen
House this past Sunday, Feb. 21st. This event was open to the general
public.
Members of Boy Scout Troop #49 participated in wax candle making. Boy
Scout wolves from Troop #307 were also in attendance.
To honor our first President’s birthday, members of the Oakland
Historical Society treated visitors with presentations [...]
On Thursday, February 11th, the Oakland Newcomers and Neighbors Club sponsored a Valentine’s event at the Oakland Care Center. Young Oakland residents and their parents visited some the residents of the Oakland Care Center and together they made Valentine’s Day cards with crayons and stickers and shared photos of the afternoon. The completed cards, including [...]
Drugs have been an issue in schools going back almost half a century now, and the recent “pot brownie” arrest at Ramapo HS illustrates the continuation of drug availability in the schools. The incident in Franklin Lakes involved two Wyckoff students, a drug transaction, and an unexpected trip to the hospital for the consumer and [...]
According to Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney a shared services agreement was reached when Bergen County entered into an agreement with 13 northwestern Bergen County municipalities for two street sweepers to be shared among them, including Allendale, Franklin Lakes, Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Mahwah, Midland Park, Oakland, Ramsey, Ridgewood, Saddle River, Upper Saddle River, Waldwick and [...]
College athletes might seem strong and sturdy when they take the playing field, but The Ramapo Roadrunners showed appreciation for a different type of strength as they welcomed Evan Hurwitz of Oakland on to their team. Tough enough to survive brain surgery and chemotherapy, Evan is also enough of a kid to enjoy the benefits [...]
The Oakland Girl Scouts recently held their annual dance - this year’s theme was “Dancing through the Ages”.
The event was well attended by Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes and Ambassadors and their parents.
A variety of music from many decades was played and many troops lead the dances including: the Twist, Hand Jive, Thriller, Macarena, [...]
Diana Dolling-Ross and David Ross to be Honored
at West Bergen’s March 28th Annual Brunch
The 2010 recipients of West Bergen Mental Healthcare’s Distinguished Service Award are Diana Dolling-Ross and David Ross. This symbol of excellence, which is give each year to exceptional community leaders, will be presented to the Rosses at West Bergen’s 33rd Annual Brunch [...]
VFW Selects Oakland, NJ Sergeant as Policeman of The Year
VFW District 2 Commander Steve Vreeland recently announced that Sergeant Keith Sanzari, a member of the Oakland NJ Police Department, has been named as VFW District 2 Policeman of the Year. His name and qualifications will now be forwarded to the VFW Department of NJ [...]
Here is Oakland, NJ artist, Karl Blunck’s Van Allan House in Spring, Karl has painted the Van Allen House in every season, but this version is his favorite so far. Over the years he has had much luck selling his paintings of VAH because many people move away and take a piece of Oakland with [...]
Recently Manito Elementary School’s Daisy Troop 1592 visited ShopRite for a behind the scenes tour. ShopRite taught them about the bakery, healthy food options, how to check out, provided them with a snack and gave them each a free earth friendly bag. The girls had a great time.
The world has changed a lot since these [...]
Back in the 1900s, the group was known as The Wyckoff Male Chorus. They formed in 1948 and kept the original name until their popularity required they rename themselves The North Jersey Male Chorus to reflect their widening demographics. It was not until 1994 that women were invited to join, and now in the 21st [...]
Ms. DiTolla’s recent collaboration with Oakland’s Knights of Columbus brought to the FLOW boroughs another local option that has become a growing trend.
Find out the great things the Oakland Newcomers and Neighbors Club…
The incumbents Pat Pignatelli and Chris Visconti will be returning to the town council after defeating their Democratic challengers.
The Oakland Education Foundation (OEF) is participating in the TD Bank Affinity Program…
Trick or Treaters don’t miss out on the scariest display in Oakland! Located on Calumet Avenue…
VFW Post 5702 Commander Robert Talan recently announced the post’s continued support of three educational programs designed benefit students and teachers in Oakland and Franklin Lakes….
The Ramapo River Reserve Homeowners Association invite you to attend the debate…
Garbage collection will begin once a week pick up on…
