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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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Planning begins for two new urban rail trails in northern New Jersey

By Alison Mitchell Long before the rise of interstate highways, railroads were king. During the golden age of rail transportation in the late 1800s and...

Bill strengthening concealed carry laws will face legal challenge

A new state law that strengthens restrictions regarding who is eligible for a public carry permit and establishes a list of places where people...

Independent Datebook, Dec. 28

• The Monmouth County Park System will sponsor Wondrous Winter Walks on Jan. 4 at 10 a.m. at Hartshorne Woods Park, meet in the...

Gov. Murphy, Netflix execs announce plan to build production facility at former fort

Gov. Phil Murphy and Netflix executives have announced that the entertainment company will develop an East Coast production facility on the former Fort Monmouth...

Independent News Briefs, Dec. 21

Middletown Mayor Tony Perry and his fellow members of the Township Committee have authorized an agreement with the Monmouth County Board of Health, through...

Monmouth County News Briefs, Dec. 21

The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced the inaugural Monmouth County Travel Guide Cover Photo Contest, which is open now through Feb....

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