Pleasureland Past, Present,… 6

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 […]

Coppola Disgraziato 1

“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 […]

Oakland Baseball & Softball Apparel Available On-Line

The Sports Association of Oakland is proud to announce that Oakland Baseball and Softball attire (t-shirts, hats, jackets etc) are now available on the Oakland Recreation Website.  The Sports Association of Oakland is a non-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that donates all of its funds to supplement Oakland recreation costs.  Association proceeds […]

OEF Gambles on the Future

Monte Carlo is surrounded by France and close to Italy, but Oakland’s version could be found last Saturday night at the end of town on Rt 202. That’s where the Oakland Education Foundation held its Casino Night 2010 with gambling, dinner, drinks and dancing. As one parent announced, “I’m having […]

For Supporters of Chris Brandle 2

Donations can be made to: Christopher Brandle Joy of Life Foundation, P.O. Box 354, Oakland, NJ 07436 “…Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I, and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged. Whatever we were to each other, that […]

Oakland School Budget(s) Meeting(s)

School aid cuts are forcing local school boards to adjust budgets and how they promote those budgets to local residents. The towns of Franklin Lakes, Oakland, and Wyckoff were among the hardest hit by the recent cuts in state aid, and all the school boards are holding public meetings to […]