Yearly Archives: 2012


NJ Reps & The Belfast Project

The Belfast Project, as it is known, revolves around interviews with Irish Republican Army and Ulster Volunteer Force veterans, most of whom were operationally active at the time the interviews were conducted. The interviewees were promised confidentiality for life in order that they may speak freely.


On the Job – August 15, 2012

On August 3, 2012 as a result of a motor vehicle stop at the intersection of Hickory Drive and Dogwood Drive , Ptl. Broek arrested a 38 year old Oakland resident for driving under the influence of alcohol. The officer’s observations within the vehicle led to the finding of an […]


The House That Jill Built 9

Most people in Oakland may not be familiar with the name Jill Chalemin Schwertfeger, but many are familiar with her son Ryan Schwertfeger, who occasionally uses the nom de plume of Ryan Robinson when writing for The Oakland Journal.


Citrus Tomatoes

Citrus Tomatoes Recipe Courtesy of www.400caloriesorless.com for the Oakland Farmers’ Market. Try this citrus dressing on your favorite heirloom or farmers’ market tomatoes for a great side dish so low in calories, but so big in flavor! 2 servings 2 T fresh squeezed orange juice 1 ½ t orange zest […]


Walking Path Proposal 6

Proposed Walking Path for the Alexander Potash Recreation Complex The idea of a walking path around the Rec Complex was conceived approximately 5 years ago. Many communities already have fully functioning, community oriented walking paths. Some towns include: Dumont, Ramsey, Franklin Lakes, Maywood, and Norwood, just to name a few. […]


Big Brother or Big Daddy?

Unless they wander off into the federal court system, this will hopefully be the last court case concerning the RIH Out of School Conduct policy which was the subject of public debate over the last two years.