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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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Middletown establishes death benefit for volunteer firefighters

MIDDLETOWN - Township Committee members have established a township-funded death benefit for eligible volunteer firefighters in Middletown. The ordinance establishing the death benefit was...

Amboy Banks offers complimentary seminars on caring for parents

Amboy Bank will hold a number of complimentary Caring for Aging Parents seminars throughout September. Covered topics will include estate planning, long term and...

State receives 146 applications for new medical marijuana dispensaries

Gov. Phil Murphy has announced that the New Jersey Department of Health has received 146 applications from 106 organizations to operate medical marijuana dispensaries...

Monmouth Chamber of Commerce schedules golf event

The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2018 Golf Tournament on Sept. 17 at the Bella Vista Country Club in Marlboro Township. The...

Cheesequake State Park offers various fall activities

Cheesequake State Park has scheduled the following events and programs for the fall: A bird rescue program at 1 p.m. on Sept. 23. Meet...

Rebuilt Aberdeen Sea Walk at Cliffwood Beach well received by residents

The opening of the Aberdeen Sea Walk at Cliffwood Beach has provided a scenic and recreational trail that is being enjoyed by the local...

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TADA! Youth Theater Presents Common Ground April 20 through May 11


Spring Career & Internship Fair

Spring Career & Internship Fair


Sips & Paint

Sips & Paint


Apple Montessori Hillsborough Grand Opening & Spring Festival

Apple Montessori Hillsborough Grand Opening & Spring Festival


Leonard J. Buck Garden to Host Spring Plant Sale on April 27 and 28

Leonard J. Buck Garden to Host Spring Plant Sale on April 27 and 28