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New Pathways to Success 1

LEARNING DISABILITIES EXPERT SHEDS NEW LIGHT ON HOW STUDENTS LEARN FOR BARNTABLE ACADEMY FACULTY Dr. Paul Yellin Describes “New Pathways to Success” For Teachers of Pupils Who Learn Differently OAKLAND, N.J., March 21, 2011 – Dr. Paul Yellin, founder and director of The Yellin Center for Mind, Brain, and Education […]


On the Job – March 15

On March 9, 2011 Ptl. Broek was dispatched to Skyline Drive to assist the Ringwood Police Dept. in locating a hit and run motor vehicle out of their jurisdiction. As the officer was traveling north on Skyline Drive , he observed a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction that matched […]


On the Job – March 9

On March 2, 2011 Ptl. Noury and Ptl. Kern were dispatched to the Oakland Motor Vehicle Commission after receiving a report that there was an individual attempting to secure a New Jersey driver’s license by presenting a fraudulent insurance card as a means of identification.  The officers responded and approached […]


Detective Mark Piercy Cancer Fund 1

Ramapo Valley Animal Hospital is proud to provide assistance to the Detective Mark Piercy Cancer Fund We are accepting donations (Tax ID 35-2402862) Many people know Detective Piercy as an avid animal lover, member of Indian Hills Class of 1992, and as the local DARE Officer. Mark and his wife, […]


On the Job – March 2

On February 26, 2011 at approximately 9:50 a.m. Ptl. Docwra conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle that was being operated with dark tinted windows and without a rear-mounted license plate.  Upon the officer’s approach to the vehicle, he immediately detected the strong odor of burnt marijuana emanating from […]


Sick Fox Spotted

A message from Tyco Animal Control and the Oakland Board of Health As most people are aware, a sick fox has been spotted in Wayne.  We would like to advise all residents that during this time of year animals are coming out of hibernation.  People should be careful to avoid […]