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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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Immediate Care locations participating in fundraiser for Matawan teenager

MATAWAN - A medical facility is promoting awareness of the importance of athletes undergoing cardiac related assessments prior to taking part in sports programs....

Temple Beth Ahm invites guests to learn about the synagogue

Temple Beth Ahm, 550 Lloyd Road, Aberdeen, will host monthly meet-and-greet events on Aug. 29, Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 28 and Dec. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Guests are welcome...

Children invited to ‘Bugs, Birds and Beyond’ on Aug. 18

"Bugs, Birds and Beyond," a free festival for children of all ages, will be presented from noon to 4 p.m. on Aug. 18, rain...

Holmdel officials ban use of bow and arrow, air guns, crossbows in municipality

Bows and arrows, as well as other weapons, were added to the list of weapons that may not be discharged in Holmdel Township. On July...

Matawan police to hold ‘National Night Out’ at Terhune Park

MATAWAN - The Matawan Police Department will sponsor its annual National Night Out event from 6-9 p.m. on Aug. 7 in Terhune Park. The park...

St. Thomas to hold flea market Aug. 18

The 28th annual St. Thomas Rosary Society Giant Flea Market, in memory of Marco Guarino, will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m....

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Call Me Isiah--a free staged reading

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