The Howell Times

12/28/2025

🚁 A midair collision between two helicopters in South Jersey has left one person dead and another critically injured. Federal investigators are now on scene.
https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/new-jersey/midair-helicopter-collision-ln-south-jersey/

12/28/2025

🍫 The Christmas tree is still up. 🎄
The New Year’s ball hasn’t even dropped yet. ⏳
…and Valentine’s Day candy is already on store shelves. 💝😳
Chocolate hearts, stuffed bears, pink everything — all before January even begins!

💘 Some shoppers say it’s fun. Others say it’s way too soon.

📸 We spotted this at a local store — and the timing has people talking.

👉 Is this smart marketing… or holiday overload?

Tell us what you think ⬇️

12/27/2025

🚧 Heads up, motorists! An Ocean County drawbridge will close for about two months starting January 5 for major repairs. Detours will be in place while crews work to keep the bridge safe for the future.

POINT PLEASANT BORO – The Lovelandtown Bridge will close for approximately two months starting January 5 to allow crews to complete critical structural work, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The Route 13, also known as Bridge Avenue, spans over the Point Pleasant Canal con...

12/27/2025

🚒 Firefighters contained a garage fire, keeping flames from spreading into the home and even rescuing a dog inside — unharmed. Thanks to fast action by neighbors and crews, everyone made it out safely. https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/manchester/no-injuries-in-ocean-county-garage-fire/

12/26/2025

🏆 Excellence on Display Across the District!

Students from across the Freehold Regional High School District were celebrated for standout achievements during the fall semester at the Student Recognition Award Ceremony, hosted by Freehold Township High School.

👉 Read the full story — link in the comments below! 🔗

12/26/2025

🍽️🚔 A kitchen argument at an Ocean County restaurant turned serious when police say a worker threatened a coworker with a meat cleaver. A Jackson man now faces multiple charges.

OCEAN COUNTY – A Jackson Township man is facing multiple criminal charges after police say he threatened a coworker with a meat cleaver during a dispute inside a Lakewood restaurant on Christmas Day. According to the Lakewood Police Department, officers were called to the restaurant shortly after ...

12/26/2025

🚨 An Ocean County man was arrested in Virginia after leading state police on a chase along I-95 that spanned two counties and involved multiple police vehicles. https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/toms-river-man-arrested-after-chase-in-virginia/

12/26/2025

A mom trusted her instincts — and it may have saved her son’s life 💔❤️
What started as headaches led to emergency brain surgery, a medical helicopter flight, and a fight no child should face. 💙

TOMS RIVER – When township resident Cindy Rivero noticed her son Bleu’s headaches wouldn’t go away, she trusted the instinct every parent knows well — something wasn’t right. What began as days of severe pain quickly became a nightmare. At the emergency room, imaging revealed a large cys...

12/25/2025

❄️ Planning to travel Friday? You may want to leave early. A winter storm could bring snow, sleet and icy roads across much of New Jersey, with dangerous travel conditions expected by evening. 🚗⚠️
https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/winter-storm-may-snarl-travel-at-the-shore/

12/25/2025

🎅 Merry Christmas from Jersey Shore Online! 🎄

12/24/2025

❄️ Snow Didn’t Stop This Market! 🛍️☃️

The Howell Township Farmers Market proved that winter weather can’t stop local spirit. Shoppers braved icy roads, vendors adapted, and holiday cheer filled the air — all under one roof.

From sourdough baked at a home micro-bakery to eco-friendly bird feeders and sensory kits designed by a speech therapist, the winter market brought together some of Howell’s most creative small businesses. And yes — some vendors who usually sell out fast had surprises left later in the day thanks to the snow. 👀

Why do vendors keep coming back, even in a storm? ❤️

One cookie-maker said it best — sometimes a little sweetness goes a long way.

👉 Story in the comments below.

12/24/2025

🚨 Arrest Made in Brick Township Vehicle Burglaries 🚔 Authorities credit residents who shared surveillance footage and tips for helping solve the case.

BRICK – A township man has been arrested in connection with a string of motor vehicle burglaries that targeted neighborhoods in the southern portion of the township, police announced. David Forrester, chief of the Brick Township Police Department, confirmed that Christopher Conners, 38, was taken ...