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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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Democratic legislators want K-12 school year to begin with all-remote learning

New Jersey Assembly Democrats Mila Jasey, Pamela Lampitt and Joann Downey have announced they are planning to introduce legislation that would - if passed...

Monmouth freeholders announce program to assist businesses, nonprofits

Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone has announced Monmouth County CARES, the Coronavirus Economic Assistance Grant Program for small businesses and nonprofits. “The freeholders...

Ranney School celebrates graduation of the resilient Class of 2020

TINTON FALLS – Ranney School’s 63-member Class of 2020 celebrated its commencement on campus during a ceremony held on July 11. Twenty of the seniors, known...

Monmouth freeholders oppose exclusive use of mail-in ballots for Nov. election

The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has unanimously passed a resolution opposing the exclusive use of mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 general election...

Independent Business Briefs, July 29

In a transaction valued at $5 million, a 14-acre industrial property in Keyport at 100 and 275 Clark St. has been acquired from Fragrance...

Community supports MCSPCA with donations following rescue of 61 dogs

Individuals and business operators have responded by making more than $65,000 in donations and offering their services as groomers and foster dog parents after...

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