In Memoriam: Former Longtime Fair Havenite, School Secretary, Marie Ottesen

Former longtime Fair Havenite Marie Ottesen passed away on Jan. 25 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Marie was born and raised in Brooklyn, where she met her husband, Lloyd. They married in 1959. Soon after that, they moved to the “country,” also known as New Jersey, where they raised their family in Fair Haven.

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Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Advisory

Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement construction activity remains status quo this week, with the exception of no work on Monday and, of course, weather permitting for the remainder of the week. Work is scheduled this week for Tuesday, Feb. 20, through Friday, Feb. 23.

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Retro RFH Cool Dudes’ Winter Swim

RFH Polar Bear Club circa 1970s.  Photo/RFH yearbook
RFH Polar Bear Club circa 1970s.
Photo/RFH yearbook

No, it’s not the swim team.

This Retro Pic of the Day takes us back to a time at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) when taking a dip in the ocean at the chilliest of winter times was, well, very cool as a Polar Bear Club member. Yes, it was a club back then.

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Prosecutor: Teen Arrested for Armed Robbery in Social Media Marketplace Sale

A teen has been arrested and charged with robbery at gunpoint stemming from a private merchandise sales transaction¸ Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced onThursday.

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Prosecutor: Sunday Morning Long Branch Shooting Being Investigated

An early morning Sunday shooting in the West End section of Long Branch is being investigated by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Bureau and Long Branch police, a statement from the Prosecutor’s Office said.

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