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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...

Lions skate past Monroe Township; gear up for conference tournament

The Middletown North High School hockey team is finding its stride on the ice with the 2022-23 postseason...

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...

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Construction work on Route 516 to begin Feb. 1

By KATHY CHANG OLD BRIDGE - The replacement of a structurally deficient bridge deck on Matawan Road (Route 516) over Route 18 is expected to...

District discusses year one PARCC results

By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – As local school districts prepare for another year of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and...

Aberdeen adopts new snow-removal ordinance

ABERDEEN -- The Aberdeen Township Council approved an ordinance establishing new regulations for the removal of snow and ice from residential and commercial properties,...

Eagles face rival Lions with Chalmers at the helm

By Wayne Witkowski Two crosstown girls basketball rivals who both enjoying strong starts to their seasons renewed a tradition Jan. 20 when Middletown High School...

Sport Shorts

Old Bridge Girls Soccer League spring registration is now open for recreational soccer and Just4kixs, soccer for special needs kids. Register today for the...

Couples share secrets of wedded bliss

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff writer Reminders of love flourish during the month of February. Hearts, roses, chocolates and cards are all reminders surrounding the celebration of...

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Sara Davis Buechner Plays Beethoven with the PSO

Sara Davis Buechner Plays Beethoven with the PSO


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Open House Event of Jersey Harmony Chorus

Open House Event of Jersey Harmony Chorus


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