Press Release from Oakland K-8 School Board “The Board of Education believed that they should not have the authority to decide whether its citizens can vote on the school budget. Nor did the Board believe that they should bestow upon themselves the benefit of an extension of their terms. With […]
According to narrative historian, Robert Massie, Catherine the Great of Russia was “a majestic figure in the age of monarchy,” unequaled by all enthroned women except Elizabeth I of England. Her achievements rank her alongside the most famous Russian ruler, Peter the Great, as both expanded Russian territories and…
A Wholly Holy Month is March By Veronica MacDonald Ditko An Accidental Anthropologist March is a saintly month. Western Europe hosts lots of celebrations during the month from Ireland’s St. Patrick to Sicily’s San Giuseppe. And we mustn’t forget Wales’ St. David and Cornwall’s St. Piran (or Perran). These probably […]
The RIH out of school conduct policy that saw a lengthy debate in the community, and then a court challenge, is being cited by other communities considering similar actions to thwart underage drinking.
Police Press Release: Oakland Police Department Press Release (Oakland case # 12-00897) On February 27, 2012 at approximately 4:50 p.m. the Oakland Police Department received a report of a house fire at 79 Grove Street. Members of the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department and the Oakland First Aid Squad were immediately […]
Job Networking Group Comes To The Oakland Public Library Oakland, New Jersey, February 27, 2012 – The Oakland Public Library is pleased to announce the formation of the Oakland chapter of Neighbors-helping-Neighbors (NhN), a volunteer moderator led organization offering free weekly support and networking meetings for people actively seeking employment. […]
