The Howell Times

10/05/2026

❤️ She saw a plea to save a baby—and stepped forward. Toms River teacher Courtney Olsen donated part of her liver to 14-month-old CJ. Now they’re “liver buddies for life.” 🥹 https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/toms-river/toms-river-teacher-saves-toddler-with-liver-donation/

10/05/2026

💍🌧️ Flooding washed out their LBI wedding plans, but love—and a helping community—saved the day. High school sweethearts Kirsten and Aaron married with a Walmart cake and guests singing their wedding song. ❤️ https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/southern-ocean/a-storm-couldnt-stop-their-lbi-wedding/

10/05/2026

❤️ Neighbors helping neighbors! The Helping Hand Food Pantry in Howell welcomes anyone needing support—church membership isn’t required. 🥫 Food donations and supermarket gift cards help keep it going. Learn how to give or receive help at the link below in the comments. 👇

10/04/2026

👑 A dream 13 years in the making! Brick native Lauren Zycband has been crowned the 2026 National American Miss New Jersey winner. Now, she’s headed to Orlando to compete for a national title! ✨ https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/featured/ocean-county-native-crowned-pageant-winner/

10/03/2026

🍷🍂 W**e, music, food & fall vibes are coming to Southern Ocean County! The Stafford Fall Harvest & W**e Festival returns Oct. 10-11 with NJ wineries, live music, artisan vendors and more. 🎶🍁 https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/southern-ocean/fall-wine-festival-returns-to-southern-ocean-county/

10/02/2026

🌊 LBI TOOK A POUNDING: Bay water swallowed roads, flooded garages and homes, boats broke loose from lifts, and ocean waves tore away dunes. The storm even cut off the island from the mainland. 😳 (Photo by Doug Easterly)
🎥 https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/southern-ocean/video-noreaster-batters-lbi-from-bay-to-beach/

10/01/2026

🚨 The federal government has dropped plans to use Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst for immigration detention. A new GAO report points to costly problems with ICE’s detention expansion efforts. 💰 https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/manchester/feds-scrap-immigration-detention-plan-at-joint-base/

10/01/2026

🔥 Two Long Beach Island businesses face a long recovery after a fire caused major damage. ❤️ The community is already stepping up to help. https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/southern-ocean/two-lbi-businesses-heavily-damaged-by-fire/

10/01/2026

💥 Hear a boom? Before asking “WHAT WAS THAT?!” remember — we do live near a military base. 🇺🇸 Joint Base MDL has a busy October planned. Sounds of freedom included! https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/manchester/joint-base-warns-of-louder-training-days-in-october/

09/30/2026

🚨 A juvenile has been charged with attempted murder in a 2022 Garden State Parkway shooting that left a driver wounded.

TOMS RIVER – A juvenile has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a 2022 shooting that wounded a motorist traveling on the Garden State Parkway, authorities said. Because the case involves a juvenile, state law prohibits authorities from releasing additional identifying information...