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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 News Briefs, April 29

A link to virtual story and craft time is available Monday through Friday at the Monmouth County Library website. Children’s librarian Pat Findra and staff...

Listen to a virtual author talk about ‘Seinfeld’ TV show, courtesy of East Brunswick Friends of the Library

The East Brunswick Friends of the Library is hosting a virtual author talk with Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, who will discuss her book "Seinfeldia: How...

Bluebirds take wing in New Jersey

By Michele S. Byers If bluebirds are a symbol of happiness, here’s some extremely happy news: New Jersey is the nation’s top state in expanding...

Webinar helps young people practice skills for the digital world

Parents, caregivers and anyone with youth in their life is invited to attend "Deliberately Digital" at noon on April 30 via Go To Meeting. COVID-19...

MVC agency, inspection station closures extended until May 11 

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Chief Administrator Sue Fulton has announced that all agency, road testing and inspection facilities will remain closed until at...

Aberdeen council members introduce $22M municipal budget for 2020

ABERDEEN - Members of Township Council have introduced a municipal budget which will fund the operation Aberdeen Township in 2020. The local tax levy...

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