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Squirrel Sparks Utility Pole Fire, Power Outage and Road Closures in Oakland

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Oakland, NJ — A squirrel is being blamed for a utility pole fire in Oakland that left large portions of the borough without power and forced temporary road closures on Saturday, according to the Borough of Oakland Police Department.

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Tragedy at Ramapo Lake: 14-Year-Old Boy Dies in Suspected Drowning

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OAKLAND, NJ — A heartbreaking tragedy struck Ramapo Lake on July 26, as a 14-year-old boy died in a suspected drowning, officials confirmed.

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