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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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Burry authors book about Colts Neck historic sites

COLTS NECK – Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian Burry, who is a resident of Colts Neck, has announced the release of her first book, “A...

Monmouth County online surplus auction to be held from Oct. 24-27

The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has announced that the 2020 Monmouth County fall surplus auction will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 24 and...

Monmouth prosecutor announces arrest of 15 individuals for child sexual abuse materials

Separate investigations have netted 15 individuals who have been charged with possessing and/or trafficking child sexual abuse materials, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni...

Y Academy programs offer options for academic support, child care

RED BANK - When local school district administrators announced they would start the 2020-21 school year with a blend of in-person and remote learning...

DEA announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is holding its 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 24 at locations across the country. The nationwide...

Middletown launches program to assist operators of small businesses

MIDDLETOWN - Officials in Middletown have launched a program that will provide financial assistance to small businesses in the municipality that have been affected...

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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