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Knack for playing Spears lands actress gig in show
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Jill Maybruch MARLBORO — Jill Maybruch is traveling back in time to make her off-Broadway debut. Maybruch, 27, who is a native of Marlboro, landed the role of singer Britney Spears in the musical theater show “Totally Tubular Time Machine,” which opened on Feb. 9 at the Culture Club in…
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Symphonette to play at church
COLTS NECK — The Colts Neck Reformed Church, 72 Route 537 west, will host the Symphonette from Hope College, Holland, Mich., in a concert of orchestral music on March 17 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. No tickets are needed, but a free-will offering will be received. According to a press release, the Hope College…
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Black history program proves inspirational
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Percussionist Richard Blackwell was among the performers who took part in a celebration of Black History Month on Feb. 23 in Freehold Borough. Blackwell discussed how the African drum — which was a method of communication between people years ago — came to America. FRANK GALIPO FREEHOLD — It…
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Video shines spotlight on New Jersey’s Jewish farmers
The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County will present “The Land Was Theirs: Jewish Farmers in the Garden State” on March 20 at 1 p.m., courtesy of the National Center for Jewish Film, Brandeis University. Admission is free. “The Land Was Theirs: Jewish Farmers in the Garden State” is based on the 1992 book by…
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Colts Neck will have taste of ‘Oklahoma!’
COLTS NECK — On March 14, 15 and 16, Colts Neck High School will take guests back to the early 1900s with the Cougar Catwalkers’ performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” With timeless songs including “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ ” and “I Cain’t Say No!”, “Oklahoma!” tells the playful love story between confident cowboy…
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Civil War re-enactor will visit Oakley farm in Freehold Twp.
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Geraldine Chadwick could function fairly well in the 19th century. She has had six years of practice. Chadwick, a resident of Brick Township, is a Civil War re-enactor who will be featured in a special program to be held on March 13 at the historic Oakley farm, Wemrock Road and Oakley Drive.…
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Crowded stretch of Route 537 being eyed for improvements
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Traffic conditions on one of the area’s most congested roads are getting a close look from Monmouth County engineers. Improvements along a stretch of Monmouth County Route 537 could be the end result of an ongoing study, according to county officials who last week held public presentations to discuss…
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One year later, Freehold murder remains unsolved
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The one-year anniversary of the death of Freehold Borough resident Travis Keys has come and gone, and the mystery of who was responsible for his tragic, violent death remains unsolved. Keys, 44, of Bond Street, was the victim of a fatal stabbing on Feb. 10, 2012. He…
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Surplus items to be auctioned
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Anyone who wants to buy township equipment that is no longer needed by the town will have a chance to do so on the Internet. The Township Committee took action on Feb. 12 to authorize the sale of surplus property on an Internet auction site. A…
