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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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Planner: Mall redevelopment plan complies with Eatontown building standards

 A plan for the redevelopment of Monmouth Mall that includes the construction of 700 apartments is compliant with building standards outlined in Eatontown's zoning...

Keyport churches merge to create Our Lady of Fatima parish

Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church and Jesus the Lord Roman Catholic Church officially merged under one parish, Our Lady of Fatima, on July 1 during...

First Baptist Church of Keyport to show ‘I Can Only Imagine’

The First Baptist Church of Keyport will show "I Can Only Imagine" at 7:45 p.m. on July 20 at the church, 45 Main St.,...

Resident paints smile on garage to celebrate father’s improving health

A new landmark is making residents of one community smile. Matawan native Robert Walker Jr. painted a smiley face which scales the circumference of...

Monmouth Medical Center receives $500,000 donation

Bonnie and Simon Levin recognized the future needs of Monmouth Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility that is located in Long Branch, when they...

Residents invited to outdoor Shabbat sing-along at Temple Beth Ahm

Residents of all communities are welcome to attend an outdoor Shabbat sing-along and child-friendly service at 6 p.m. on July 6 at Temple Beth Ahm, 550 Lloyd...

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