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Girl Scout Troop Mural Dedication 1

The dedication of Cadette Troop 341’s “Branches to Peace” Mural was held this past Sunday. In attendance were the Cadette Troop, family and friends, along with Mayor Linda Schwager and Council member Tim Jensen. This was developed and painted by the Scouts themselves for their Amaze Journey Take Action Project. […]


On the Job – October 24, 2012

On October 10, 2012 Ptl. Broek conducted a motor vehicle stop in the parking lot of Krauszers on a vehicle that was parked in the handicapped parking stall without authorization.  The driver of the vehicle, who was waiting for his passenger to emerge from the convenience store, showed significant signs […]


Plum Consignment Boutique Ribbon Cutting

PLUM Consignment Boutique has just opened their doors! They are located at 3 Raritan Road in Oakland, NJ (gray house behind Krauszer’s). They are offering stylish, fashionable and affordable women’s clothing, accessories, shoes, outerwear & more for the local savvy shopper. For those who light up for high-end labels at […]


Bergen County Alert

The fourth attempted abduction of a child in Bergen County in the last two weeks occurred most recently in Hawthorne, NJ. Other towns with attempted abductions include Oradell, Maywood, and Hackensack. In Hackensack, a man tried to get a young boy into his car under the guise of getting directions […]