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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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Daniel’s Law, named after North Brunswick man killed by crazed lawyer, protects privacy of judges

Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation (A1649) which protects the home addresses and telephone numbers of judges, prosecutors and law enforcement officers from public disclosure.The...

High school students invited to enter substance use prevention messages through original music

High school students are invited to enter their substance use prevention messages through their original music as part of the music and song writing...

Independent Datebook, Nov. 25

• New Jersey Blood Services will conduct blood drives that are open to the public: The following blood drives are scheduled: Dec. 7, Lincroft...

What’s valuable about New Jersey’s forests?

By Michele S. Byers In the not-so-distant past, the value of forests was based on the timber generated from logging. Forests without commercial timber potential...

Flags will be flown at half-staff in honor of North Brunswick airman

Gov. Phil Murphy ordered all U.S. and New Jersey flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities on Monday, Nov....

Independent News Briefs, Nov. 25

A Hazlet resident has been charged with one count of third degree endangering the welfare of a child for the possession of child sexual...

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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