Easter Egg Hunters 1

Hundreds turned out for Oakland’s annual Easter egg hunt, toting baskets, buckets and bags, children lined up along the perimeter of three age designated areas waiting for the go-ahead to swarm the field. Bob Fabrizio, head of the Public Events Committee, set one “hare-triggered” group on to their section early […]

Storming The Gates of Heaven in Oakland 2

Those of a particular generation may be more familiar than others with the term, “Storming the gates of heaven.” It is a term used to describe intense, incessant prayer. While some may object to the imagery of protesters outside the gates of heaven waving signs, more poetic souls understand the […]

NJ State Aid Cuts to Oakland Schools & Town 1

Chris Christie’s budget has set municipalities and school districts into a frenzy, especially in Bergen County which was the hardest hit. The State uses a variety of formulas to determine how much a school district receives. The State accounts for some funds used to aid in the cost of FICA […]

red, white & Blue Laws 1

Chris Christie’s push to repeal Bergen County’s Blue Laws is meeting opposition from County Executive Dennis McNerney. Bergen County offers one of the densest shopping areas in the country in one of the wealthiest counties in the most over-taxed state. The debate on the Blue Laws has been going on […]

Oakland Weathers Storm 1

Oakland, along with the rest of norther New Jersey, weathered a powerful rainstorm with high winds. Many areas of the county experienced flooded streets, yards, and basements as the howling winds brought down trees and power lines. It was warmer, but shovels were replaced with buckets as people bailed out […]

The Local Independent Druggist

The owner of Miller’s Pharmacy in Wyckoff, David Miller, is trying to raise awareness of the economic forces that have been catastrophic for neighborhood drug stores around the nation. The third generation owner recently made his case to an aide of Congressman Scott Garrett, and is seeking legislative support to […]