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By kathy barattaStaff Writer Drivers heading wrong way on Route 33 concern police By kathy baratta Staff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI Photo taken looking east on old Route 33 at Brickyard Road, Howell, shows the location that has been called confusing to motorists. To proceed east, drivers must bear right and go under the Route 33…

Council membersShutzer, Toubin willcomplete Dems By clare marie celanoStaff Writer Wilson to seek record fifth term as mayor of Freehold Borough Council members Shutzer, Toubin will complete Dems’ ticket By clare marie celano Staff Writer Saying there are new challenges to be faced by Freehold Borough, Demo-cratic Mayor Michael Wilson told the News Transcript this…

By dick metzgarStaff Writer Veterinarian had record of service in Freehold Borough By dick metzgar Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Dr. Peter F. Runyon was one of the most popular individuals ever to serve as a borough official, according to old newspaper accounts and those surviving oldtimers who remember him. His name will be mentioned this…

Monmouth arts festival returns The 33rd annual Monmouth Festival of the Arts will take place April 5-9, beginning with the artists’ reception gala on Saturday evening, at 7:30 p.m. at Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Avenue, Tinton Falls. This is an opportunity to meet the artists, enjoy the catered cocktail party and see the work…

Top spellers earn honors in contest FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A room at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Manalapan, was packed with about 200 people as one by one, fifth-graders took turns spelling words given to them by members of the Noontime Optimist Club of Freehold. Nervous parents, nervous students, siblings, teachers and principals listened intently…

Marlboro township attorney By jeanette M. engStaff Writer By jeanette M. eng Staff Writer MARLBORO — State Sen. John O. Bennett III (R-Monmouth) has stepped down as Marlboro’s municipal attorney while a federal investigation of legal bills he has submitted to the township is under way. "Effective immediately, I and my law firm step aside…

School districts face paying $1,500 for each part-time vocational student By mary dempseyStaff Writer By mary dempsey Staff Writer County school districts have been put on notice that the Monmouth County Vocational School District may impose a new tuition hike that may raise individual district tax rates. Brian D. McAndrew, superintendent of schools for the…

By jeanette m. engStaff Writer Field of six candidates to vie for 3 seats on school board By jeanette m. eng Staff Writer MARLBORO — The landscape of the Board of Education, which oversees the town’s K-8 school district, is changing. Three three-year seats on the board will be up for grabs in the April…

By dave benjaminStaff Writer Manalapan resident enjoys chance at TV fame, fortune By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A Manalapan family has taken its shot at fame and fortune on a network television show. Anthony Perrinelli, 22, an employee of Unique Musique, Route 9, and a dance instructor at the Freehold Academy of Performing…