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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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Legal Services focuses on domestic violence restraining orders

The latest newsletter from Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) highlights what victims of domestic violence need to know about obtaining temporary and final...

Two-story structure fire in River Plaza section of Middletown contained by dozens of firefighters

MIDDLETOWN - No injuries were reported after a two-story structure fire in the River Plaza section of Middletown. The Middletown Township Fire Department was dispatched...

Monmouth County news briefs, Oct. 7

The Arcadian Chorale, an ensemble dedicated to excellence in choral singing, will begin its Fall 2020 season with virtual rehearsals via Zoom every Tuesday...

Independent Datebook, Oct. 7

• The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County will present a Zoom program, "Jewish Calcutta through Music and Memory: The Personal Story of a...

Independent Business Briefs, Oct. 7

T&M Associates, Middletown, a national consulting, environmental, engineering and construction management company, announced the promotions of Robert Keady Jr. to Municipal Practice Leader, Michael...

‘Pine Mud’ film exposes off-road vehicle damage to Pine Barrens

By Michele Byers For those who love nature and wildlife, the New Jersey Pine Barrens are a million acres of incomparable beauty and wilderness in...

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