Grow with Grace: Tomato Canning — A Romance

Relationship Status: It’s Complicated

Preserving what you love doesn’t have to be complicated. But sometimes it is.

The six little seeds I started last March grew into 41 pounds of organic, backyard tomatoes. There are only two things that money can’t buy, and that’s true love and homegrown tomatoes. Enjoying them both sometimes takes a little effort.

Let’s dig in!

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Prosecutor: County Corrections Officer Arrested, Charged with Child Endangerment, Aggravated Assault for Involvement in Teenagers’ Fight

A 19-year veteran Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI) corrections officer has been arrested and charged with facilitating and encouraging a physical altercation between his son and another juvenile while off-duty, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday.

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Prosecutor: Area Man Facing Murder Charges in Monday Fatal Stabbing

An area man is facing murder and related charges stemming from the Monday night fatal stabbing death of his roommate, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Tuesday.

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Prosecutor: Area Youth Gymnastics Coach Convicted of Sexual Assaults of Teen Students in ’90s and Early 2000s

A former area youth gymnastics coach has been convicted of the sexual assault of two student-athletes while they were teens under his instruction at local gymnastic schools, Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office officials announced.

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Retro 60s Back to School: Fair Haven Kindergarten Posers

Fair Haven kindergarten class of 1965
Photo/copy obtained from archival collection of Karen Allas for publication on R-FH Retro only by Elaine Van Develde

School’s back in session and it’stime for students and teachers to rise, shine and show off a little at Back to School Night.

And kindergarten is the first and best of what was formerly called Open House for kids and parents. First of all, the parents don’t need to tear up and down stairs and speed through hallways to make it to the next class when that bell rings. A little 5K training should be a prerequisite for middle- and high school Open House nights.

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