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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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Support organ donation through NJ Sharing Network 10th anniversary walk on May 17

NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of organs and tissue for nearly 4,000 New Jersey residents awaiting lifesaving transplants, celebrates...

Aberdeen council takes stand for state environmental rights

ABERDEEN - In a show of support for environmental accountability, members of the Township Council in Aberdeen Township have passed a resolution backing a...

Middletown Arts Center will live-stream ‘The MAC One Acts’

MIDDLETOWN - The Middletown Arts Center will live-stream "The MAC One Acts," a one-act play festival via Zoom on May 16-17 at 7 p.m....

May 14 is Census Day of Action

This Thursday, May 14, is a statewide Census Day of Action to gather accurate Census data that will be instrumental in helping to address...

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission adds online services

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has added to its growing offering of web-based transactions, expanding the types of vehicles eligible for online registration...

Jar of Hope seeks donations of clothing to assist individuals in need

Jar of Hope, which raises funds to find a cure for a fatal childhood disease called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, is making a donation itself...

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