Horse Feathers is the name of the well know Marx Brothers movie, but before that the term “horsefeathers” had gained popularity in America as a euphemism for rubbish, nonsense, or a slightly more crude synonym for horse manure. Horsefeathers is a word many residents feel applies to an ongoing situation […]
A perfect day for a perfect sport in Oakland Last Saturday saw a perfect day for Oakland’s opening day parade. The weather was a picture of spring with no hint of the harsh winter that closed schools, tumbled trees, and buried roads with piles of snow. The sun was warm, […]
The results are in….. Franklin Lakes, with 1,823 voters out of approximately 7,558, passed the K-8 budget by 29 votes. The Yay’s numbered 926, and the Nay’s 897. The budget passed was for $23,129,335. Oakland, with 2,255 voters out of approximately 8,775 registered voters, passed the K-8 budget by 77 […]
April 20th is the other election day, the one where many people don’t vote. It is often a tumultuous time in New Jersey,and this year even more so. New Jersey’s Governor Chris Christie is locked in battle with the NJEA union over teacher salaries, benefits, pensions, and health insurance. Mr. […]
As the Borough of Oakland considers the future of the Pleasureland property, The Journal offers a multimedia presentation covering Pleasureland’s past and present …including photos, music, and videos…for those interested in reading about the infamous event, you can click here. ….Otherwise, enjoy the better memories…. “Our annual family ‘picnic’ was […]
“To promote and develop the highest professional standards, practices and ethics among educators.” From the Mission Statement of the Bergen County Education Association. Many people say that “the truth” in humor is what makes a joke funny. This is why racist jokes are funny to people who are racists, and […]
