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Kids, you’ll skate when … the pond freezes over! Yes, Rumson-Fair Haven folks, it’s cold outside! But it’s only cold enough when the pond truly freezes over. Hell is another story, depending on the pond and the skater.
Continue reading Retro Schwenker’s Pond Skkkk … aters
Well, after a lot of warnings and prep, the week’s ones played host to yet another snowstorm that wasn’t. Oh, there was some snow and freeze for a few morning minutes, but it was no Blizzard of ’96 or ’78. Yes, back in the day, there were plenty of snowstorms that actually snowed Rumson-Fair Haven area folks in and left them to their own devices for resorting to fun in the freezing white stuff.
Snow skies have cleared up for the start of the week, leaving behind a dusting of snow and a forecast of slightly warmer days ahead.
Continue reading Focus: Light and Snow Dust for MLK Day, Week
A reprise, just because … TGIF and chill with a little toga warmth of the past!
Oh, the weekend has arrived … and what better way to celebrate than raising a glass to memories of an old toga party. Remember those?
Continue reading Retro RFH TGIF Toga PartyRumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) has made the honor roll.
Longtime Rumsonite, Ronald Vilardi Sr., passed away peacefully on Jan. 13. He was 85.
Longtime Shrewsbury Sailing and Yacht Club and Sea Bright Beach Club member, Barbara Ann Young, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Jan. 12. She was 92.
Continue reading In Memoriam: Longtime Shrewsbury Sailing & Yacht Club and Sea Bright Beach Club Member, Riverview Volunteer, Barbara Young, 92
With the hint of sun and tinge of milder weather these days, R-FH area people were popping up all over the great outdoors for a little fairer weather respite.
Continue reading Retro Schwenker’s Pond Winter Wonderland FunThe Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners joined the Monmouth County Planning Board to honor seven recipients with 2025 merit awards during a December Planning Board meeting. A passive park on the Shrewsbury River near the new Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge that was planned in Superstorm Sandy’s wake, was one of those projects honored.
I spy … a slam dunk? High hoop hopes?
Continue reading Retro Rumson Basketball Court Drama
When chilly days and Mondays got RFH juniors a little down, they just copped a squat with a pop in the Junior Lounge.
It’s a classic snow story worth repeating …
Our Retro Pic of the Day takes us back to a blizzard that was true to its word.
What was dubbed The Blizzard of ’96 hit the Rumson-Fair Haven area with full force in early January of 1996. This one lived up to its promise to render everyone in the area immobile.
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