OFD and Ladies Auxiliary Annual Scholarships

Oakland Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary Annual Scholarships By Firefighter Joe Gallup June 2, 2010 The Oakland Fire Department and the Ladies Auxiliary reward two students from Indian Hills High School Class of 2010 scholarships. The students submitted 150 word essays explaining the importance of volunteerism in their community. Chief […]


Rat Fingers Dogs? 1

It could be called a Very Brady Brood as unplanned circumstances have led to the Brown home in Oakland, NJ to be turned into a temporary hotel for dogs. Doug and Lori Brown are the owners of three dogs, and when medical issues led to their daughter and son-in-law moving […]


Oakland Memorial Day 2010 1

The Memorial Day parade for Oakland went through downtown Oakland with local residents lining the parade route ready to cheer. Spectators who banked the sides of Ramapo Valley Road were active participants in a parade that featured the best of Oakland, the volunteers from many of the civic and religious […]


Memorial Day 2010

The annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, sponsored by the American Legion and the Borough of Oakland, will be held on Sunday, May 25 beginning at 1:00 PM at Grove Street and Ramapo Valley Road. The parade will close with a ceremony in Veterans? Park. Complimentary food and refreshments will […]


On The Job-May 25

Oakland PD keeps the heat on local drivers under the influence. A compilation of police activity between May 19-21 exemplify the situation


Camping Rocks

The Oakland Girl Scout Service Unit recently held an encampment – Camping Rocks! Oakland Girl Scouts (CR!OGS). There were almost 100 participants including the leaders. Girl Scouts include 6 levels: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. Brownies and up were invited to camp, while Daisies were invited with parents […]