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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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Explore the wilds of the Jersey shore

By Michele S. Byers For most folks, globe-trotting vacations and cross-country road trips are out this year due to travel restrictions and quarantines. Instead, “staycations”...

CBA moves forward with plan to fully reopen in September

Students who attend Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, will be in school five days a week beginning in September, according to a plan released by...

Volunteers needed to support victims of domestic violence

Domestic violence does not stop during times of crisis. In fact, when stressors increase, violence and abuse can quickly escalate. For many victims, staying at...

Monmouth County seeks applicants for history grants

The Monmouth County Historical Commission has released its 2021 grant applications for the History Regrant Program and the Historical Preservation Grant Program. The commission will...

NAMI New Jersey celebrates 35 years of support by recognizing mental health advocates

  The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New Jersey (NAMI NJ) celebrated its 35 years of improving the lives of individuals and families affected...

My Dad’s Barbershop relocates in Hazlet

My Dad's Barbershop, which was previously located at 80-A Bethany Road in Hazlet, is now My Barbershop, 2889 Route 35, Hazlet, near Costco. For an...

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Westminster Community Orchestra presents Nature and Magic

Westminster Community Orchestra presents Nature and Magic



Henry Inman Chess Club

Henry Inman Chess Club


Read & Pick: Strawberries

Read & Pick: Strawberries


Board Game Night

Board Game Night