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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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Holmdel secures development easement on Everett Road parcel

HOLMDEL - Municipal officials have unanimously adopted an ordinance that provides for the acquisition of a development easement on a nearly 12-acre parcel in...

Aberdeen Backpack Giveaway Aug. 25 at Midland Park

Aberdeen Township will host its Backpack Giveaway and barbeque on Aug. 25 at 1 p.m. at Midland Park. Midland Park is located off of Jersey Avenue...

Cub Scout registration date Sept. 12

Cub Scout Pack 141 will be accepting registrations for girls and boys between kindergarten and the fifth grade on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m....

Coldwell Baker Residential Brokerage Cares Casino Royale will benefit local charities

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares, the philanthropic arm of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, New York, will be the...

Hazlet officials approve corrective action plan following audit

HAZLET - Municipal officials will carry out a corrective action plan that seeks to rectify seven inconsistencies that were found during Hazlet's 2017 audit. On...

Middletown police locate missing man thanks to new technology

A man from Middletown who was lost is now safe thanks to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Project Lifesaver Program. On Aug. 16, a...

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"Down the Shore" in Asbury Park Photography Class

"Down the Shore" in Asbury Park Photography Class


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


South Jersey Arts Fest

South Jersey Arts Fest


Spring Artisan Market

Spring Artisan Market