In Memoriam: Red Bank Native, Former Little Silver Resident and Longtime School Secretary, Donna Mazza, 81

Donna Lee Matthews Mazza

Red Bank-raised former Little Silver resident and longtime Markham Place School principal’s secretary, Donna Lee Matthews Mazza, more recently of Tinton Falls, passed away peacefully on Dec. 12. She was 81.

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A Tale of Firehouse Santa Tradition

Santa and Elaine Van Develde circa 1961

Because Santa Claus is everywhere these days … our annual reprise …

By Elaine Van Develde

It’s that time of the year when a longstanding Fair Haven tradition comes to mind and heart — those classic kid photos at the firehouse with Santa. There’s the park. Then there’s the firehouse. That was today, Sunday.

I remember …

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Prosecutor: Area 18-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder, Weapons Possession in Shooting

An area teen has been charged with attempted murder and weapons offenses in connection with a September shooting incident, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Friday.

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Retro RFH Winter Concert Players

All RFH concerts have singers and players — of the Tower variety.

The RFH Tower Singers sang around the towns over the weekend. And then there are those annual RFH Winter Concerts. The singers sing holiday songs and the players of various RFH instrumental ensembles play. At times, in RFH history, the two did meet to make music together.

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Prosecutor: Area Man Gets 17 Years for 2023 Attempted Murder

An area man has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison on attempted murder and weapons charges stemming from a 2023 shooting incident outside his girlfriend’s home, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday.

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Prosecutor: Grand Jury Clears Fair Haven Cop Involved in 2024 Rumson Suspect Chase Shooting

A Monmouth County Grand Jury has declined to file criminal charges against a Fair Haven police officer in connection with a 2024 non-fatal police-involved shooting in Rumson, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Tuesday.

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Retro Sea Bright Santa Stop and Shop

A reprise, just because Santa times have begun and this is a classic Sea Bright Santa moment of yesteryear between two RFH grad sisters …

Ca Ching! Santa really knew how to “sleigh” kids in the ’60s! As you wait for the jolly big guy in red to hit that rooftop or shimmy down the chimney, know that he has been known to appear in the most unlikely of places, so keep your eyes peeled … in the grocery store. Yes, the grocery store.

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