Defining Oakland
Miscreants are often hesitant to commit an unethical act if they believe that everyone else around them knows it is wrong, and it is up to…
Yearly Archives: 2012
A New Town in Town
There’s a new town in town, and it goes by the name of the Ramapo Mountain Lakes, Inc. Technically, it’s not a town but a lake association of Oakland homes; but, the breadth and magnitude of its disputed membership makes it bigger than dozens of towns in New Jersey. The […]
On the Job – February 14, 2012
On February 5, 2012 Ptl. Noury conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ramapo Valley Road after observing the vehicle make an improper U-turn at the intersection of Ramapo Valley Road and Post Road . As the officer approached the vehicle, he immediately detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage […]
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February 2012 Reviews
Reviews by Andrea Elson of the Oakland Public Library. 10 Valentine Friends: A Counting Book By: Janet Schulman Pink and purple backgrounds depict ten children preparing Valentine’s Day card for their friends. Each child creates a masterpiece matching a friend’s special interests. Bugs, gorillas and chocolate kisses all feature in […]
On the Job – January 31, 2012
On January 26, 2012 officers were dispatched to the Oakland Mini Mart on a reported theft that had just occurred. Upon arrival it was determined, after speaking with the complainant, that a man in his forties entered the store and asked for two cartons of cigarettes. When the clerk placed […]