Another Opening, Another Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair!

Tonight was the night! It was opening night of the classic Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair.

Friends, neighbors and firemen, new and old, once again forged their connections at the fair touted to be the largest firemen’s fair in New Jersey and probably the country.

The weather was fine and so was the company. Take a look.

(And don’t forget to click on the lower right icon to enlarge for the full view of the slideshow! Enjoy! See you at the fair!)

— Elaine Van Develde

Area Man Arrested on Cocaine Dealing, Weapons Charges; $100K Bail

A press release from Red Bank police:

On Friday morning, the Red Bank Police Department executed a narcotics search warrant at a South Pearl Street residence.

The search warrant was issued following a month long investigation by Lt.Robert Clayton into sales of narcotics from the home.

Police charged Marcus A. Rice, 32, of South Pearl Street with: possession of CDS (cocaine), possession with intent to distribute, possession with intent to distribute in a school zone, possession of narcotic paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a handgun, and possession of a handgun while committing a narcotics offense.

Rice was committed to Monmouth County Correctional Institution in lieu of bail set at $101,500.

* An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

Sea Bright: The Gulls on the Beach

 

The weather has been so season-appropriate that it almost looks like the seagulls have been dancing on the beach.

OK, maybe not dancing, but they’re seemingly sunning and hopping along — happily. OK, maybe they just see something good to eat and are anticipating a good grab and gobble.

Whatever the case may be, the gulls on the beach in Sea Bright are hanging out pretty close to humans.

Take a look at this human’s eye view.

— Elaine Van Develde

Police: Several Locals Arrested on Contempt, Non-Support Charges

The following recent contempt of court and non-support warrant arrests were made and reported by Middletown police.

• Sean Figaro, 21, of Garfield Avenue in Middletown, was arrested on Aug. 16 by Sgt. Anthony Bagileo on a contempt of court warrant issued by the East Orange Municipal Court.

He was released after posting $250 bail.

• Linda Wahler, 51, of Henry Street in South Amboy, was arrested on Aug. 14 by Patrolman Nicholas Fenezia on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

She was released after posting $500 bail.

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