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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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Beloved Matawan teacher and veteran passes away at 100

MATAWAN - Recognized by his hometown as an esteemed educator, F. Howard Lloyd Jr.  of Matawan died at the age of 100 on April...

Monmouth Museum welcomes submissions for New Jersey Emerging Artists Series

The Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, has announced an open call to welcome artists to apply to become a New Jersey emerging artist for the 2020-21...

Middletown groups work together to create personal protective face shields

MIDDLETOWN - The Middletown Township Public Library and the Middletown Township Public School District have been working together to make reusable personal protective equipment...

Monmouth freeholders thank nurses for essential role in COVID-19 pandemic

In recognition of National Nurses Week, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders is thanking all nurses, especially the Monmouth County Health Department public nurses...

Middletown purchases land on Hubbard Avenue

MIDDLETOWN - The Township Committee will purchase a 1.35-acre parcel at 85 Hubbard Ave., demolish an existing home and preserve the tract as open...

Learn about law enforcement’s response to opioid addiction

The 21 County/21 Century Community Policing Project will hold a COVID-19 Town Hall on recovery and addiction services at noon on May 7, moderated...

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