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Retro RFH Boys’ Jump for Home Plate

RFH boys play ball in the 1970s
Photo/George Day

Play ball!

That’s just what these RFH boys of the 1970s did, and with frequency. There was no major organization or uniforms involved in their free time ball games. It was just a few RFH guys, a ball, some mitts, bats, topsiders and Adidas instead of cleats, some groovin’ 70s clothes and a lot of fun.

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Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Construction, Travel Advisory

Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement construction work is planned for a bit expanded schedule this week, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday, May 3, weather permitting.

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Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Advisory

Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement construction activity remains status quo with some new alerts and construction work scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for through Saturday this week, weather permitting.

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In Memoriam: Former Longtime Fair Havenite, RFH Grad, Noted Area Chef, Tommy Ekleberry, 73

Former longtime Fair Havenite and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) graduate and well-known area chef, Thomas “Tommy” Edward Ekleberry, passed away on April 11. He was 73.

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George Giffin: Retro RFH Prom Dancing King

George Giffin dancing at the 1963 prom Photo/courtesy of Debra Giffin Schluter
George Giffin dancing at the 1963 prom
Photo/courtesy of Debra Giffin Schluter

This is a classic that’s been seen before, but warrants another look, considering the timing …

It’s prom season — again. And the prom is all about dressing up, coupling up and dancing. Well, that’s most of what it’s all about, anyway.

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Police Report: Attempted Murder, Weapons Possession, Theft, Burglary, Drug Manufacturing & Dealing, Assault, DWI

The following March arrests were reported by Red Bank police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

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Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Advisory

Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement construction activity remains status quo this week, with work scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for through Friday, weather permitting.

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