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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...

Lions skate past Monroe Township; gear up for conference tournament

The Middletown North High School hockey team is finding its stride on the ice with the 2022-23 postseason...

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...

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Sayreville man admits role in Bayshore area drug distribution conspiracy

A resident of Sayreville, Middlesex County, has admitted he conspired to distribute more than 100 grams of heroin as part of a conspiracy that...

National Wildlife Federation certifies new schoolyard habitat at St. Benedict School

HOLMDEL - The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has recognized that St. Benedict School in Holmdel has successfully created a certified schoolyard habitat through its...

Blood donations critically needed

Plasma from whole blood donations made through the American Red Cross that test positive for COVID-19 antibodies may now help current coronavirus patients in...

Middletown educator attains position of superintendent during challenging times

MIDDLETOWN - It was Mary Ellen Walker’s dream when she started her career in the education field 25 years ago to become a teacher...

Monmouth County announces mail-in ballot drop box locations

The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has announced mail-in ballot drop box locations for the Nov. 3 general election. The election is topped by the...

Zinc will prevent virus from grabbing hold

Given the choice between a vaccination and a zinc lozenge (zinc gluconate glycine) to ward off the virus and stay healthy, I opt for...

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