Oakendell, a residential treatment facility for teenage males in San Andreas, ceased operations on June 30, after 46 years in business. Founded in 1980 by Steve and Carol Mertens, Oakendell housed about 900 young residents during its existence. Those residents, who came to this facility with various troubled backgrounds, were enrolled in two- to four-year programs for the purpose of […]

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