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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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Mater Dei Prep senior selected to serve on UN international committee

MIDDLETOWN - At just 18 years old, Katelyn Grano has been internationally recognized as an advocate for global peace. The Mater Dei Prep senior...

Bell Works set to become “a new kind of destination”

Bell Works is on its way to becoming a bustling “metroburb.” Officials from the 2-million-square-foot facility, which was formerly known as Bell Labs, will...

North Brunswick Youth Sports Festival returns June 14-24

The North Brunswick Youth Sports Festival will return from June 14-24 near DeVry University, 630 Route 1 north, North Brunswick. Scheduled entertainment includes Victoria Circus,...

Monmouth County creates faith-based initiative to assist residents in need

In a move it said will provide services and assistance to residents without impacting county finances, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has created...

NJ Friends of Clearwater Environmental, Music Festival Sept. 8,9

The 43rd annual NJ Friends of Clearwater Environmental & Music Festival will be held on Sept. 8 and 9 at the Brookdale Community College...

Basie Awards honor high school theater productions

Winners have been announced honoring excellence in achievement in high school theater. The 13th annual Basie Awards, held on May 23 at the Count Basie...

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