All posts by Elaine Van Develde

Obituaries

In Memoriam: Fair Haven-Raised RFH Grad, Ben Wilson, 21

“Though his life was short, Ben was determined to live the life he wanted to live. He saw things others did not, expanded every opportunity, and took full advantage of every experience. He left a distinct mark in this world in the course of his magical journey. His beautiful and complete impact on our lives will last forever.” ~ loved ones of Ben Wilson

Fair Haven-raised Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) graduate, Benjamin “Ben” Pickett Wilson, passed away suddenly on March 17 in Cancun, Mexico while on spring break with friends. He was 21.

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News

Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge, Roadway Travel & River Advisory

The Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement construction activity schedule remains status quo this week with work continuing daily from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday, weather permitting, and a roadway travel delay alert. Improvements to areas surrounding the bridge, such as West Park.

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Crime, Regional Interest

Prosecutor: 23-Year-Old Man Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Hit & Run

A 23-year-old man accused of killing a man by running him over with his vehicle in February has been extradited back to New Jersey from Florida, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Friday.

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Local Life

Retro ‘Just Ducky’ McCarter Pond Daze

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Three Fair Haven kids and the ducks at McCarter Pond circa 1950s
Photo/Kathy Robbins

Duck, duck … goose? Nope. This is more like the “Duck, duck, duck, duck, duck, duck, duck, duck, duck … kid, kid, kid … and a pond” game. Yeah, that’s it. Whatever way you look at it, it’s a pretty simple concept, just like that old Duck Duck Goose game.

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Rumson Police and Fire Files

Rumson Police: Four Arrested in Burglary & Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft

Arrests have been made in a September 2024 early morning burglary and attempted motor vehicle theft on North Rohallion Drive in Rumson, Rumson police announced today in a released statement.

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Crime, Regional Interest

Prosecutor: Area Man Facing 14 Years After Pleading Guilty to Child Porn Involving Family Member

An area man has pleaded guilty to criminal sexual acts against a young family member, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Monday.

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News

Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge, Roadway Travel & River Advisory

The Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement construction activity schedule remains status quo this week with work continuing daily from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday, weather permitting, and a roadway construction alert.

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