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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 Ocean Regional Realtors chooses top associates for 2018

The Monmouth Ocean Regional Realtors (MORR) chose Kenneth “Kip” Walker III, RE/MAX Paradigm Realty Group, as 2018 Realtor of the Year, and Barbara Kenas,...

Hazlet council planning to issue bonds for capital improvements

HAZLET - A bond ordinance appropriating $4.95 million for capital improvements in Hazlet has been introduced by members of the Township Committee. On Sept....

Middletown Public Library to hold “Trash to Treasure” event Oct. 13

Friends of the Middletown Public Library will sponsor the third annual "Trash to Treasure" sale on Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m....

Middletown Day, the perfect start to the autumn season

MIDDLETOWN - Thousands of residents enjoyed the first day of the fall season at the township's annual Middletown Day celebration that was held at...

Holmdel trail walks to begin Oct. 21

The Friends of Holmdel Open Space (FOHOS) and Holmdel Township will sponsor a trail hike on Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The...

Tavernfest to kick off association’s 120th anniversary celebration

Sometimes the stars just align. On Oct. 12, exactly 120 years since the founding of the Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA), the annual Tavernfest...

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