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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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Residents file nominating petitions to run for school board seats

When they go to the polls on Election Day, Nov. 3, residents in most New Jersey communities will elect members of their local school...

Multicultural conference will address cultural humility and mental health

The NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) 2020 Virtual Multicultural Conference, based on the themes of cultural humility and mental health, will be...

Teen builds new sign at Hazlet municipal complex in pursuit of Eagle Scout rank

HAZLET - In the fall of 2019, Boy Scout James Simone set out on a mission to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. Reaching...

Holmdel officials introduce bond ordinance for capital improvements

HOLMDEL - A public hearing will be held during the Aug. 11 meeting of the Holmdel Township Committee on a bond ordinance that will...

Freehold Township will provide utilities service to Keyport

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Municipal officials in Freehold Township have authorized a shared services agreement with Keyport. On July 8, Township Committee members approved the agreement...

Holmdel officials approve Middle Road site for affordable housing

HOLMDEL - Township Committee members have put their stamp of approval on a 4-acre parcel on Middle Road that could eventually be the location...

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Speaker Series: St. Michael's Orphanage - A Visual History

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Henry Inman Crochet Club

Henry Inman Crochet Club


Colts Neck Community Band Spring Concert

Colts Neck Community Band Spring Concert