The Oakland Newcomers and Neighbors Club held their annual kid-driven food drive to benefit the Mahwah Center For Food Action this month. Children of club members solicited donations from patrons of the Oakland Shop Rite by holding signs, distributing lists of recommended groceries, and accepting cash donations. All in all these young children collected over [...]
On July 2, 2011 Ptl. Noury and Ptl. Kern responded to a residence on Morningstar Lane to serve an arrest warrant out of Piscataway Township in the amount of $10,000.00. The officers located the individual outside the home and placed her under arrest without incident. Pursuant to a court order a search [...]
On June 17, 2011 Ptl. Kern responded to assist a Franklin Lakes Police Officer who encountered a disabled vehicle on I-287 southbound in Oakland . Upon his arrival, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle, a 30 year old Parsippany, NJ resident had parked and fallen asleep on the shoulder of the highway. [...]
Kitten season is in full swing here at the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge! We have well over 50 friendly kittens/young cats trying to find their forever homes. Many cats enjoy the company of a playmate so we are running a promotion - two cats or kittens for the price of one. The “pre-owned” cats that are [...]
Please join us in congratulating Rose Marie Kollar upon her retirement
at the end of this month after 46 years of service to the library.
Beginning as a part time library page, Rose Marie has served in every
capacity at the library, adding increasing amounts of responsibility,
and is now retiring from her position as Senior Reference and Adult
Services [...]
Businesses and Residents Invited to Become Friends of VFW Post 5702
VFW Post 5702 Commander Steve Vreeland recently announced that the post was initiating an effort that would allow local businesses and residents to help the post continue its mission to support veterans as well as educational and community efforts. Through this fundraising effort, residents [...]
Thanks to Elizabeth Benducci for sending in these great photographs of the 2011 Relay For Life held at Indian Hills High School. Once again the event was a huge success and a point of pride within our community. Thanks to all who joined in the fight against cancer.
OAKLAND DETOUR
Franklin Avenue in Oakland will be closed to traffic on or about Monday June 27, 2011 for the repair of the stream culvert near Lakeside Blvd. It is anticipated the road will be closed for approximately two (2) months. Motorists traveling on Franklin Avenue in Oakland will be detoured to Rutgers Drive to Colgate [...]
Homeless Dog is Safe Once Again Thanks to the Dedication of the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge
RBARI Rescue Dog Escapes from Foster Home and is Found 48 Hours Later by Dedicated Staff and Volunteers
Things were starting to look good for Tasha, a mixed-breed dog that had been rescued several months ago by the Ramapo-Bergen Animal [...]
On June 8, 2011 Ptl. Noury conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ramapo Valley Road after nearly being struck head-on by the oncoming vehicle. Ptl. Noury’s investigation subsequently led to the arrest of the 36 year old Pompton Lakes resident for driving under the influence of alcohol. He was charged with failure to keep right, [...]
June 4th, the Oakland Newcomers Club held its sixth annual Family Day at Crystal Lake event with the Oakland Education Foundation. Families from Oakland spent the day in the sun enjoying a pie-eating contest, tug-of-war, and lots of fun in the sun at the day-long picnic. The event has been held annually to support the [...]
On May 30, 2011 at approximately 2:22 a.m., Ptl. O’Neill conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle which nearly struck his patrol car on Ramapo Valley Rd. near Doty Road . Upon the officer’s approach to the vehicle, he immediately detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the driver’s breath. [...]
On May 26, 2011 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Ptl. Rowin arrested a 25 year old Oakland resident as a result of an inquiry into a suspicious vehicle in the business district of town. The officer’s investigation led him to a large multi-colored pipe which is commonly used to smoke marijuana and a small bag of [...]
Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day, and the first official observance was held on May 30,1868 when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
In Franklin Lakes, the membership of VFW Post 5702 has upheld this tradition by decorating the graves of veterans as part [...]
While many children do not regularly watch the news, they are often exposed to it when parents are engaged in watching a news broadcast. This is a concern for many parents who feel the constant barrage of ‘bad news’ can have a negative impact on their child - and for good reasons. What happens to [...]
The 1st Annual NW Bergen County History Day was held on Saturday, May 21st. The Van Allen House was one of 8 homes and museums in the area that opened their doors to give visitors a chance to step back
into 18th & 19th century history.
Other homes and museums in the area include: The Schoolhouse Museum [...]
Congratulations to Glenn Blatz who was inducted into the Oakland Sports Hall of Fame at the 2011 Baseball/Softball Parade. Jim Folkerts, the chair of the Sports Association of Oakland presented Glenn with the plaque,which will be hung in the Danny D’Elia building. Below is the speech delivered by Caron McCormick, the 2010 SAO chair, from [...]
Post 5702 Commander Steve Vreeland recently received notification from the Communications Department of National VFW Headquarters announcing that VFW Post 5702’s website had been chosen as the 2011 first-place winner in the Post/ District category. Judging was based on navigation, load time, design and overall content.
According to Commander Vreeland, “We owe a hearty thanks to [...]
Viewer’s Votes Place Ramapo High School (NJ) Junior in Semi-Finals
BETHPAGE, NY, May 2, 2011 – Ali Brustofski, a junior from Ramapo High School has advanced to the next round of competition on “MSG Varsity’s Talent Show,” a weekly series that pits the tri-state area’s most talented high school acts against one another. Brustofski, who sang [...]
On April 4, 2011 Officers were dispatched to a residence on West Oakland Ave after receiving a report from a concerned citizen who observed individuals entering a home that was reported as being vacant at the time. As Ptl. Docwra was walking around the exterior of the home, he observed items being thrown from an [...]
