Category: news
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Windows of Understanding addresses social justice issues through art
For husband and wife, Dan and Peichi Waite, the word dignity played a big role when putting together their work of art on the topic of food insecurity for the sixth annual Social Justice New Jersey Public Art Initiative. “No one should feel embarrassed about needing to go get food,” Peichi said. “When we were…
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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 present. When species from other regions of the world are introduced, they can spread aggressively and create ecological havoc. “Invasive species” is the term used…
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Jackson Sun On Campus, Jan. 25
Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, N.H., has named the following students to the Fall 2022 president’s list (minimum 3.70 GPA): Zakary Baran of Jackson and Julian Reeves of Jackson. Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 646 new initiates from 23 universities in December 2022. Jenna Rutherford of Jackson was initiated at Stockton…
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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, if eventually signed into law, increase penalties for anyone who assaults youth sports officials, participants and players. In June, a 72-year-old umpire was attacked by a coach during a youth baseball game in Branchburg and sustained a…
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Eatontown council to consider request for cannabis cultivation business
EATONTOWN — Borough Council members may take formal action at their meeting tonight, Jan. 25, regarding a proposal to cultivate and manufacture cannabis at a facility proposed at 265 Industrial Way. A representative from Cana-Bosem, LLC, presented the application to the governing body on Jan. 11, but no action was taken because the council members…
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News Transcript News Briefs, Jan. 25
The Manalapan Police Department has reported the following incidents which recently occurred in the community: On Jan. 4 at 12:21 p.m., a Manalapan resident reported that sometime between Dec. 20 and Jan. 3, an unknown individual entered an unlocked vehicle that was parked in the driveway of a Whitemarsh Drive residence (off Route 33) and…
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Jackson Sun News Briefs, Jan. 25
Caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients can deepen their understanding of progressive symptoms and how to address them effectively and compassionately in a three-part, interactive, virtual program presented by the Ocean County Library. “Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers: Understanding Middle Stage” will be offered through Zoom at 2 p.m. Feb. 1, 8 and 15, according to a…
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News Transcript On Campus, Jan. 25
Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, N.H., has named the following students to the Fall 2022 president’s list (minimum 3.70 GPA):Michael Magali of Manalapan, Samantha Magali of Manalapan, Mark Campanaro of Manalapan, Jake McTigue of Freehold and Bryan Levin of Morganville. Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, N.H., has named the following students to the Fall 2022…
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Community Bulletin Board: Monroe: Jan. 24
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be…
