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On the Job – June 22nd

Courtesy Oakland Police Department On June 16, 2010 Ptl. McDermott and Ptl. Catenacci were dispatched to a residence on Long Hill Road for a reported residential burglary which occurred sometime in the past.  Upon arrival, the officers entered the home and discovered that several miscellaneous pieces of electronics equipment had […]


2010 Triathlon Results

Over 800 participants took part in the 2010 Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes Triathlon, beating last years number of over 750. Challengers faced a half mile swim, a 17 mile bike race, and crossing the finish line after a 5 mile run. Readers can check out all the times for participants at Compuscore,() […]


Oakland Industrialist Passes

The founder of the Captive Fastener Corporation in Oakland passed away this June at the age of 71. The industrialist succumbed to a battle with cancer after compiling a lifetime of achievements that exemplify the American dream for many. Born in 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA, Joseph Alderisio moved to Oakland […]


Judge Rules School Policy Unconstitutional

The controversial high school policy which was years in the making due to stiff resistance from local parents has been found unconstitutional. The controversial school regulation numbered 6145, focused on student conduct away from school: be it on a family vacation or in the home. The regional school board governing […]


IHHS Girls Softball wins State Championship

By Firefighter Joe Gallup June 6, 2010 The Indian Hills Girls Softball Team won the NJ State Championship game Saturday June 5th 1-0. The Braves took the title with 33 victories, finishing the season as League, County and State Champions. When the Braves arrived in Oakland they had an escort […]