In Memoriam: Former Little Silver Mayor, Life Fireman, Area Attorney, Anthony Bruno, 85

Former near-lifetime Little Silver resident, mayor, councilman, fireman and area attorney, Anthony Thomas Bruno, died peacefully on Friday, July 22, at Opis Bridgeview Center in Ormond Beach, FL. He was 85.

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Focus: Sea Bright Coolness Tide Ride

It’s all about letting the sun and surf shine, and scorch a little, these summer days. And there’s nothing better to take the heat off while soaking the goodness of it all up than a cool ride with the tide along a Sea Bright beach.

The scene is a reminder that the boon of the ocean’s refreshing roar is a mainstay respite, a bigger and brighter beacon that overshadows any sliver of scald.

A bit of relief has come from the sun, and the beach always beckons with cooler days of comfort ahead.

In other words, the heat wave has lifted. Phew. Better days under the sun are ahead. Take in the view, feel the relief and check out the weather forecast, from the National Weather Service, below …

Sun and surf up!

The weather forecast for the Rumson-Fair Haven area through the weekend from the National Weather Service …

Prosecutor: 24-Year-Old Red Bank Man Arrested in Connection with Red Bank Arsons & Little Silver Robbery

A 24-year-old Red Bank man has been arrested and charged with the alleged setting of three fires in Red Bank and robbing a pharmacy in Little Silver on Monday, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced on Thursday.

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Retro Sandy Hook Lifeguarding Muscle

Sandy Hook lifeguards circa 1984
Photo/courtesy of Joanne Distefano Garelli via Miguel Mejia, Facebook screenshot

Well, it’s been a sizzling summer and everyone’s been diving in … to the ocean for refreshment and, of course, in the name of locals’ tradition. And while everyone’s diving in and swimming with the summer tide, lifeguards are making sure that all make it back to shore.

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In Memoriam: Former Area Police Officer, Fireman, Antique Car Enthusiast, Kevin Arban, 68

Former area police officer, fireman, antique car enthusiast and Holy Cross and Christian Brothers Academy grad, Kevin Anthony Arban, of Oceanport, passed away on Thursday, July 7, his family by his side. He was 68.

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Prosecutor: Area Man Arrested, Charged with Aggravated Sex Assault & Robbery

An area man has been charged with robbery and aggravated sexual assault in connection with a Thursday incident in Tinton Falls, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced on Tuesday.

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Retro Happy Summer Scout Campers

Fair Haven Boy Scout Troop #125 set to embark on a trip to Forestburgh in 1976
Photo/Frank Boesch

Heigh-Hoh! It’s off to scout camp they went …

Back in the 1970s, that is. Fair Haven Boy Scouts are wrapping up their return to camp at Forestburgh, NY after a two-year COVID-inspired hiatus and they’re soaking up not only the heat wave, but a lot of make-up time and tradition.

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Prosecutor: 74-Year-Old Man Found Guilty of Child Porn

A 74-year-old area man has been found guilty of child pornography charges in connection with the findings of a 2017 investigation, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced on Thursday.

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