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Out-of-School-Conduct Policy, Out of the Schools

The RIH Board of Ed suffered another setback in their quest to establish an in loco parentis relationship outside of school functions. The adopted policy, which was publicly discussed over the course of a year, empowered the school to discipline students with suspension of extra-curricula activities if accused of illegal […]


On The Job – September 8th

On August 31, 2010 Ptl. Gary Fiore was dispatched to the area of Lakeside Blvd. on the report of a red Dodge Durango being operated in an erratic manner.  As the officer was in route to the scene, he located a vehicle matching the description of the one given approaching […]


All Hands Called for Third Alarm House Fire

All Hands Called for Third Alarm House Fire By Firefighter Joe Gallup September 1, 2010 The Oakland Police Dispatched the OFD to a home on Lakeshore Drive at approximately 02:13 this morning for possible fire. Chief Knapp, 1050 was first on location and relayed back to dispatch there was a […]


RBARI REOPENS AUGUST 26

“For years the Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge has been our workplace, our life, our heart and our home away from home, but more importantly it has been the temporary home and sanctuary to hundreds of starved, abandoned, abused, neglected and simply just forgotten animals. Today as we walked through the […]


On The Job- Aug 25 2

On July 31, 2010 Ptl. Bart Pagerie conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ramapo Valley Road after observing the vehicle disregard a red light. As the officer approached the car, he immediately detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the driver and the vehicle’s passenger compartment. After […]


Business Is Good

Business is good, perhaps the economy in general still stinks, but business is good when it helps support a local economy in diverse and creative ways. Topcon Medical Systems announced in April it’s move from Paramus to Oakland, and this July hosted the official ribbon cutting ceremony. Topcon Medical Systems, […]