President George Washington’s birthday was celebrated at the Van Allen House this past Sunday, Feb. 21st. This event was open to the general public. Members of Boy Scout Troop #49 participated in wax candle making. Boy Scout wolves from Troop #307 were also in attendance. To honor our first President’s […]
On Thursday, February 11th, the Oakland Newcomers and Neighbors Club sponsored a Valentine’s event at the Oakland Care Center. Young Oakland residents and their parents visited some the residents of the Oakland Care Center and together they made Valentine’s Day cards with crayons and stickers and shared photos of the […]
Drugs have been an issue in schools going back almost half a century now, and the recent “pot brownie” arrest at Ramapo HS illustrates the continuation of drug availability in the schools. The incident in Franklin Lakes involved two Wyckoff students, a drug transaction, and an unexpected trip to the […]
According to Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney a shared services agreement was reached when Bergen County entered into an agreement with 13 northwestern Bergen County municipalities for two street sweepers to be shared among them, including Allendale, Franklin Lakes, Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Mahwah, Midland Park, Oakland, Ramsey, Ridgewood, Saddle River, […]
College athletes might seem strong and sturdy when they take the playing field, but The Ramapo Roadrunners showed appreciation for a different type of strength as they welcomed Evan Hurwitz of Oakland on to their team. Tough enough to survive brain surgery and chemotherapy, Evan is also enough of a […]
The Oakland Girl Scouts recently held their annual dance – this year’s theme was “Dancing through the Ages”. The event was well attended by Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes and Ambassadors and their parents. A variety of music from many decades was played and many troops lead the dances […]
