For Art's Sake in Fair Haven Schools
The halls and all-purpose room of Fair Haven's Knollwood School were blooming with artful color and texture last night. A district-wide art show sprung into full boom on the spring evening. Featured...
View ArticleR-FH Gets High Grade Among Schools
There may be a new NJ Department of Education scoring system for school performance, but making a top grade was nothing new for Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (R-FH), which has consistently...
View ArticleRunAPolooza Organizers: Wear Boston Marathon Colors at Race
Text messages and phone calls flew rapidly among members of the Jersey Shore Running Club (JSRC) Monday. Any other year, these would have been messages of congratulations for the 40 or so club members...
View ArticleLost, Damaged Records Replaceable After Sandy
While Jersey Shore residents continue the rebuilding process following Hurricane Sandy, replacing lost or damaged records is just another step in the recovery. “While it can seem like a challenging...
View ArticleA Creative Show of '6' from R-FH Opens
When it comes to original art and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School artists, "6" is the number to keep in mind.That's because the work of six R-FH students will be showcased and for sale in a show...
View ArticleSandy Victims: Two Weeks Left to Register with FEMA, SBA
There are two weeks left for survivors of Superstorm Sandy who suffered damage to their homes to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The deadline is midnight, May 1, according...
View ArticleObituary: Tracey Pilkinton-Wolland, 45, of Sea Bright
Tracey Pilkinton-Wolland, 45, died peacefully, surrounded by family at Monmouth Medical Center on Tuesday, April 16. Born in Red Bank, she lived in Sea Bright and worked as a controller for several...
View ArticleWhen's the Coffee On at Booskerdoo?
The coffee's not on and no one's home — not just yet. People have been passing by, slowing down on River Road lately to see if they can catch a peek inside or see some sort of sign as to when...
View ArticleMixed Results for Forrestdale on New State School Performance Report
When it comes to academics, the NJ School Performance Report places Rumson's Forrestdale School in a very high, the highest, category. The school outperformed 91 percent of schools across the state in...
View ArticleNJ Marathon Director: 'We are On'
When New Jersey Marathon Race Director Joe Gigas posted "We are On," on the race's Facebook page, the thousands of participants understood exactly what he meant. Gigas posted the message to let people...
View ArticleDeane-Porter Principal Resigns
Deane-Porter Principal Richard Karas has resigned after a decade with the Rumson School District, effective July 1. Once school let out today in Rumson and parents sorted through their children's...
View ArticleGov. Christie: Jersey Shore Is Open for Business
Gov. Chris Christie isn't just confident that the Jersey Shore is ready to welcome back visitors to its beaches and businesses, he's sure of it. At McLoone's Pier House in Long Branch Thursday...
View ArticleWest Side Lofts Trend into Town
It was 2006 when the trendy West Side Lofts live-work-play hub was first approved. But, back then, the economy wouldn't support the vision slated for the heart of the Red Bank's Arts and Antiques...
View ArticleCrime Nearby: Fugitive From Justice, Car Keyed, Wallet Stolen, Mischief
Police reported the following incidents and arrest next door in Red Bank: • Lee Marchetti, 22, of Eatontown, was arrested on April 16 in the area of Leighton Avenue on charges of being a fugitive from...
View ArticleKnollwood Gets Prime Academic Grade on State Performance Report
Academically speaking, Fair Haven's Knollwood School ranks among the highest in the state. The grade four to eight school outperformed 90 percent of like schools; and, its student body is ahead of...
View ArticleArmed Robbery at Route 35 Raceway Gas Station
The Raceway Gas Station on Route 35, just over the border of Red Bank, was the scene of an armed robbery. A man described as a black male, about 6 feet tall with a stocky build and a thin goatee,...
View ArticleMarathon Bombing Sends Shockwaves Across Country
Are you on mobile? You can see a scrollable, full-screen view of the map here. Monday's terror attack near the finish line of the Boston Marathon shocked the country and touched communities far from...
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