Call it just another local’s summer boat ride. It’s the scalding sun before the storm on the Shrewsbury River.
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Prosecutor: Child Porn Sweep Nets Arrests of 14 Area Men
A summer-long operation focused on online consumers of child pornography dubbed Operation School’s Out resulted in the arrest of 14 area men, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni announced on Friday.
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Focus: A September Fair Haven Oktoberfest
The sun was shining and spirits were o’zapft, or tapped like the beer, at Fair Haven’s Oktoberfest on the summery September day on Saturday.
The R-FH Area Weekend: Oktoberfest in September, Endless Summer Beach Cleanup & Party
Saturday of the Rumson-Fair Haven area weekend promises to be a busy, fun, even environmentally conscious day. It all starts with …
Fair Haven: Greeting Teachers & Getting Back to School at Sickles
In keeping with the theme that “anything is possible when you start the school year off on the right foot,” a new event dubbed Greet the Teachers kicked off the school year at Fair Haven’s Viola L. Sickles School. Continue reading Fair Haven: Greeting Teachers & Getting Back to School at Sickles
Prosecutor: Area Pediatric Surgeon Faces More Criminal Sexual Contact Charges
An area pediatric surgeon who was recently named in a two-count indictment charging him with having criminal sexual contact with a 17-year-old patient now faces charges involving three additional victims, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced.
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Focus: Locals’ Summer Scene
It’s locals’ summer and all is serene on the beach in Sea Bright. It’s time to go walkin’ … after sunrise … lounging … exploring … this slice of life at the beach.
Here’s a glimpse of what it looks like … (And don’t forget to click to enlarge!)
— Elaine Van Develde
Police Report: Burglary, Stolen Vehicle, DWI, CDS Possession
The following criminal incidents and arrests were reported by Shrewsbury police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.
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Prosecutor: ‘Operation Lights Out’ Gang Probe Results in 32 Arrests
A press release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office …
An investigation launched earlier this year prompted by a spike in shootings in Long Branch, Asbury Park and Neptune Township, resulted in the arrests of members of a Long Branch-based “G-Shine” set of the Bloods criminal street gang along with gang associates.
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Focus: A Locals’ Summer for the Birds
It’s that time of the year when the beaches are pretty barren. It’s locals’ summer. Perfect time for serenity and little waterfront trek.
That’s how it was recently on Sea Bright Public Beach — a stroll in solitude accompanied only by the birds, the sea, freshly combed sand and solace.
Walk along and take in the view. It’s not just for the birds, really. (And don’t forget to click to enlarge!)
— Elaine Van Develde
Police Report: Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault, Harassment, Marijuana, Assault
The following recent arrests were reported by Red Bank police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.
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Reflection: Sept. 11, 2001
By Elaine Van Develde
It was a beautiful Tuesday. The sun was shining. The air was crisp. The coffee even tasted especially good.
I remember. Most of us remember where we were on Sept. 11, 2001 at 8:46 a.m.. I know I do. I also remember how everything went from bright, crisp, fragrant and optimistic to dark, dank, acrid and fearful in one second.
For me, a reporter living in Fair Haven and covering Middletown, it went like this …
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