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New Jersey needs law to control invasive species

By Tom Gilbert What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in New Jersey yards and gardens often can't be contained - especially when non-native plants are...

Monmouth County News Briefs, Jan. 25

The Assembly Judiciary Committee on Jan. 19 cleared a bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn (R-Monmouth) that would,...

What’s happening in nature during winter’s chill?

By Alison Mitchell New Jersey was quite frigid in December, but temperatures warmed as the new year arrived. So...

Middletown Sun and Tinton Falls-Eatontown Sun Datebook, Jan. 25

• New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, is conducting blood drives which are...

Monmouth County News Briefs, Jan. 18

The Monmouth County Park System is seeking entries into its Creative Arts Festival. This juried art show and...

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South River High School Class of 1958 to hold reunion Oct. 13

A reunion dinner for the South River High School Class of 1958 will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 13 at Campozino Restaurant,...

New Jersey author prepares for her latest novel to be published

Local New Jersey author and poet, Laury A. Egan, is currently preparing for the release of her fourth published work of fiction. Sitting in her...

Matawan man and his sister sentenced for fraud

TRENTON – A Matawan resident and his sister were sentenced on Sept. 12 to federal prison terms for their respective roles in running a...

Middletown applies for grant in first phase of Stevenson Park athletic fields

Middletown Township Committee members have unanimously decided to move forward with a preliminary concept plan that calls for the development of up to nine...

Harbor School using academics, physical education to empower growth

The initiative to provide a nurturing educational environment to individuals with disabilities through academics and physical education continues to shine at the Harbor School...

Nominations sought for Animal Hall of Fame

The New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association (NJVMA) is accepting nominations for the 24th Annual Animal Hall of Fame. To be considered, all nominations should include...

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