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Bear Sighting Alert: Mama Bear and Cubs Spotted in Southern Oakland — Stay Safe and Informed

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OAKLAND, NJ — The Oakland Police Department is urging residents to stay alert after a mama bear and her three cubs were recently spotted roaming the south end of town. While bear sightings are not uncommon in New Jersey, safety remains the top priority for both residents and wildlife.

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Tragic Crash on I-287 Claims Life of 19-Year-Old Oakland Man

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Oakland NJ, a devastating car crash on Interstate 287 in Mahwah has claimed the life of 19-year-old Jonathan Rodriguez-Pluchino, a resident of Oakland, New Jersey. The fatal incident occurred during Tuesday morning rush hour, around 7:15 a.m., according to the New Jersey State Police.

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Driver Suffers Medical Episode, Crashes Into Oakland Home

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Oakland NJ,  a single-vehicle crash on Monday, March 31, at the intersection of Allen Drive and Franklin Avenue resulted in significant damage to a home after the driver reportedly suffered a medical episode behind the wheel.

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Oakland DUI Turns Up Sexual Assault on Juvenile

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Oakland NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 22-year-old ELMER BARRANCO of Union City, NJ on charges of sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Oakland Police Department, under the direction of Officer-in-Charge Captain Timothy Keenan.

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Ramapo Indian Hills Board Approves Search for Fourth General Counsel in Just Over a Year

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OAKLAND NJ,  The Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education has approved a motion to search for a new general counsel, marking the district’s fourth legal representative since January 2023. The decision, made during the board’s regular meeting on Monday, passed by a 5-3 vote.

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Appellate Court Orders Ramapo Indian Hills School District to Release Trustees’ Personal Email Logs Related to Board Business

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Oakland NJ, the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional School District has been ordered to provide trustees’ personal email logs following a New Jersey appellate court ruling on an Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request. The request sought communications from November 1, 2022, through January 2023, leading up to the controversial January 5, 2023, reorganization meeting.

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Oakland Women Charged With Child Abuse

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Oakland NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 36-year-old CECILIA MURILLO VIERA of Oakland, NJ on charges of endangering the welfare of a child and simple assault. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Oakland Police Department under the direction of Chief Keith Sanzari.

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Oakland man Charged with Attempted Murder in Oakland Restaurant Stabbing

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Oakland NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 34-year-old JOSE HIGINIO RAMOS SOLIS of Oakland, NJ on charges of attempted murder, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, and possession of a weapon. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Oakland Police Department under the direction of Chief Keith Sanzari.

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Man Stabbed at Oakland Restaurant, Suspect in Custody

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Oakland NJ, a stabbing at Cafe L’Amore in Oakland on Thursday afternoon left one man hospitalized and another in police custody, according to authorities.

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Ramapo Indian Hills School District Again Names a New Superintendent

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Oakland NJ , the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional School District school board has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday to introduce its third candidate for superintendent — Shauna DeMarco.

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Ramapo Indian Hills Board Votes on Third Superintendent Candidate Amid Controversy

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Oakland NJ,the Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education voted 5-4 to submit a draft contract for a third superintendent candidate to the Bergen County Office of Education for review. This decision comes after a series of contentious meetings and the earlier rescinding of a contract for a previous candidate.

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Indian Hills High School Yearbook Yanked Over Antisemitic Quote

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Oakland NJ, a controversial photo caption in this year’s Indian Hills High School yearbook has drawn fresh criticism from parents, who claim that the district’s administration is not adequately preventing bias incidents within its 2,000-student body.

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Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education Welcomes New Superintendent Ronnie Tarchichi

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Oakland NJ, In a decisive move, the Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education has appointed Ronnie Tarchichi as the new superintendent of schools. The unanimous decision came during a special meeting held on Tuesday, marking a significant transition for the district.

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Oakland Man Charged After Threatening to Shoot Police Officers

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Oakland NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of TODD V. GENTILE, 55, of 96 Truman Boulevard, Oakland, NJ, on the charge of terroristic threats. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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Ramapo Indian Hills board Finally Agrees on a Superintendent Search Firm

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Oakland NJ, after an extended period of deliberation, the Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education finally reached a consensus on Thursday to initiate the process of hiring a new school superintendent by soliciting bids from search companies.

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