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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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Monmouth County Historical Commission presents preservation awards

The Monmouth County Historical Commission has announced the recipients of the county’s 2020 Historical Preservation Awards and the winners of the History Essay Contest...

5Help.org partners with EMS task force to raise funds for front line COVID-19 battle

New Jersey nonprofit organization 5Help.org, which was created by teenagers Drew and Heather Paglia of Millstone Township to help others by raising funds $5...

Keyport school board adopts $22.9M budget for 2020-21

KEYPORT - The Keyport Public Schools Board of Education has adopted a $22.93 million budget to fund the operation of the school district during...

Holmdel school board will begin search for new superintendent

HOLMDEL - The Holmdel Township Schools Board of Education will launch a search for a new superintendent of schools. In a press release, district administrators...

Matawan Recreation Department holds contest to honor veterans, first responders

MATAWAN - What started as an idea to find a safe, creative way residents could honor veterans during a time of social distancing has...

Middletown municipal buildings reopen to public with limited hours

MIDDLETOWN - As of June 1, Middletown officials initiated a phase-in plan to begin reopening municipal facilities to the public. Town Hall (1 Kings Highway),...

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