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In Memoriam: RFH ’96 Grad, Jimmy Nick IV, 47

A man of many words, with a passion for many things, but most of all, the nicest guy you ever had the pleasure to know. ~ family of Jimmy Nick IV

Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) Class of 1996 graduate, James F. Nick IV, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 9, from an apparent heart attack. He was 47.

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Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge & Channel Travel Advisory

Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement work continues on the status quo 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. schedule, weather permitting, with updates on channel navigation.

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In Memoriam: Rumsonite and Former Rumson Country Day Board Chair, Ron Shiftan, 80

Rumsonite and former Rumson Country Day School Board Chairman Ronald “Ron” Henri Shiftan, known as “a distinguished financier, visionary leader, and beloved husband, father, and grandfather,” passed away on Friday, Dec. 13, surrounded by his family. He was 80.

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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’s Sunday.

I remember …

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Prosecutor: Accident Leaves One Pedestrian Dead, One Injured; Investigation Active

The cause of one pedestrian being struck and killed and another injured by a motor vehicle in Neptune on Tuesday is under investigation, Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday.

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Retro RFH Leaders of the Cheer for Champ Dawgs

Still zany after all these years. It holds true here.

When generations of RFHers collide like parallel universes on a path of together forever fate, 47 years later seems like yesterday.

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Prosecutor: One Dead, Two Injured in Three Car Collision Under Investigation

The cause of a three-car collision that resulted in the death of one driver and multiple injuries in the other two is being investigated, Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday.

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Prosecutor: Pedestrian Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident; Investigation Ensues

The cause of a pedestrian being struck and killed by a motor vehicle on Sunday is currently under investigation, Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Tuesday.

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