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‘Mr. 80%’ is on stage at Center Playhouse
The James Sherman comedy “Mr. 80%” is running through May 6 at Center Playhouse, 35 South St., Freehold. Performances will be held on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The story revolves around Sharon (Angela Trombatore), a lawyer with a past full of failed relationships, and Patricia (Melissa Mount), a…
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Voters give OK to Marlboro school tax levy
The Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education’s proposed tax levy for the 2012-13 school year was approved by voters in the April 17 election. The tax levy was passed by a count of 1,210 yes votes to 766 no votes. The district’s $83.8 million budget for the upcoming school year will be backed by…
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Prescription drugs may be turned in at Free. Twp. sites
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day onApril 28. Individuals will be able to drop off unneeded drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. DEA Special Agent Douglas S. Collier said the initiative provides an opportunity for people to clear their medicine…
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‘Tough Love’ helps ‘gold digger’ find treasure within
Freehold woman gets relationship guidance on VH1’s ‘Tough Love New Orleans’ BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Elizabeth Vashisht, also known as Ms. Gold Digger on VH1’s “Tough Love New Orleans,” called the reality show a life-changing experience. PHOTO COURTESY OF VH1 Elizabeth Vashisht has emerged from the rigors of boot camp a changed person. However,…
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Green, Ptasiewicz will not be challenged in primary
Manalapan governing body has one three-year term on the ballot in November BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer The 2012 campaign for one seat on the Manalapan Township Committee is expected to pit a sitting member of the governing body against a resident who will be making his second consecutive bid for public office. Filing petitions to…
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Freeholders appoint area residents to Brookdale Board of Trustees
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has appointed David G. Flaherty of Howell and Charles Karcher of Colts Neck to fill two vacant seats on the Brookdale Community College Board of Trustees. The appointments were made during a special meeting on March 29. “With the appointment of these trustees we have begun the process of…
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Mayor irked Marlboro could lose COAH funds
Hornik says Gov. Christie is trying to plug budget gap BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Marlboro could lose more than $13 million in funds set aside for affordable housing initiatives if the money is not committed to projects by this summer. A law that was enacted in 2008 gave New Jersey municipalities four years to…
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April at the Art Alliance
“Hot Sauce” acrylic on canvas Themes for the April exhibition at the Art Alliance of Monmouth County Gallery are “Couples” and “Tone on Tone.” The work of artist Rita K. Herzfeld, of Edison, is featured in the window gallery, which is at 33 Monmouth St., Red Bank. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, noon to…
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David Goldman ‘keeps light shining’ on child abduction
Sean & David Goldman Act, introduced by Rep. Chris Smith, passes House subcommittee BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer David Goldman discusses his struggle to secure the return of his son from Brazil, during a talk in Tinton Falls. Reunited with Sean, Goldman continues to advocate for families dealing with international child abduction. There wasn’t a…
