Someone walked away from the bench. The sun hid behind the clouds. The river’s tide went out. Yet, it never left. Never does.
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In Memoriam: Longtime Fair Havenite John Rowan, 81
Longtime Fair Havenite John Rowan passed away peacefully on Dec. 2, surrounded by his loving family. He was 81.
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Retro Fair Haven Stroll in a Winter Farmland
Photo/courtesy of Pat Reed Wright
Oh, I remember when these here Fair Haven parts were all … farm land?
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Scene Around: Tree Time at the Firehouse
Yes, it’s that time of the year. Tree time. And there’s no finer a time than the traditional Christmas tree sale at the Fair Haven Firehouse.
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In Memoriam: Little Silver-Raised Elaine Annarella, of Middletown, 71
Little Silver-raised Elaine Carol Annarella, more recently of Middletown, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 30. She was 71.
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Rumson Police: No Early Morning Parking in Winter
The Rumson Police Department issued a statement reminding the public that from December 1 through the end of March, 2024, parking any Rumson street is prohibited from 3 to 5 a.m.
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Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Advisory Reminder
Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement activity for this week, Monmouth County officials reminded, is scheduled for Monday through Friday, Dec. 6, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.
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In Memoriam: Red Bank Resident Keith Nowak, 80
Red Bank resident Keith Dennis Nowak passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 25, his wife and two children by his side. He was 80.
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Prosecutor: Fatal Thanksgiving Weekend Accidents Under Investigation
Two fatal Saturday evening accidents, in Howell and West Long Branch, that left a pedestrian and a bicyclist dead, are now under investigation, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Sunday.
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In Memoriam: Red Bank Native, Dom’s Deli Owner, Garrett Melicia, 64
Red Bank-born Garrett D. Melicia, more recently of North Port, FL, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 11 months after suffering a heart attack. He was 64.
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A Retro Happy Thanksgiving from the Kids’ Table
Photo/Hamilton family
Our annual Thanksgiving tribute to the kids’ table … Remember that? Happy Thanksgiving, all! Stay safe. Stay healthy. Enjoy!
It’s Thanksgiving, and, yes, it’s all about giving thanks.
So, the Retro Pic of the Day is an ode to just that.
It’s a snapshot back in time to the 1960s with a sibling duo from Fair Haven — Ben and Kate Hamilton. Ben passed away and Kate had posted this picture on Facebook giving thanks for him. RIP, Ben.
The photo brings back memories of the era the kids’ holiday table. Remember that one?
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Old News: Giving Thanks for a 1948 Playground, $1 Butts, $2.50 Dinner, Missing Spouses, a Rat War & Verga’s Midnight Bath
There’s been a lot of hoopla over the new hoops at the revamped McCarter Park in Fair Haven. And it was 76 years ago that the original “playground” seed was sown and there were some pre-Thanksgiving headlines and ads that would make your gravy-sopped, turkey-lovin’ head spin.
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