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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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RWJBarnabas Health embarks on system-wide initiative to end racism

RWJBarnabas Health has amplified its efforts to address equity and systemic racism to promote an antiracist culture throughout the organization and the communities it...

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign begins

Law enforcement officials will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end of year “Drive Sober...

President signs Smith’s outdoor therapy veterans legislation into law

Legislation authored by U.S. Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) to help veterans of the armed forces heal through outdoor recreational therapy has been signed into...

Stop fraudulent land conservation schemes

By Michele S. Byers Since the 1970s donations of land and interests in land, known as conservation easements, have benefited from a federal conservation tax...

Freeholders select Waste Management to operate Monmouth County landfill

The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has unanimously authorized the award and execution of a landfill facility service agreement with Waste Management of New...

Local woman shares story of tragedy in hopes to break domestic violence cycle for others; her company raises funds for various domestic violence charities

When Sarah Ripoli was ready to go public with the tragedy she experienced when she was 6 years old, when her father Frank Ripoli...

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