The Howell Times

11/09/2025

🚨 An Ocean County man has been arrested and charged in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a 15-year-old boy on an electric bicycle. Police say the crash happened in Brick.

BRICK – A Brick Township man has been arrested and charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a 15-year-old boy on an electric bicycle, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced. Investigators said the crash happened around 10:55 p.m. on November 8 at the in...

11/08/2025

📰✨ The latest edition of The Howell Times is here! 🌊 From local news to community stories, you can grab your FREE copy at hundreds of spots from Howell, Ramtown and Freehold 🏙️📍 — or read the e-edition online (link in comments ⬇️).

Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay local! 💙

11/08/2025

💔 After more than 10 years serving the community, Habitat for Humanity of Monmouth County has announced plans to close its Freehold ReStore in spring 2026.

Rising rental costs and a tough retail climate made the decision unavoidable, but Habitat says this move will allow them to focus more on affordable housing programs that directly help local families. 🏠💪

(🔗 Link in the comments below)

11/07/2025

🎄✨ Holiday hiring is in full swing at Freehold Raceway Mall! With new stores opening and favorites expanding, there are tons of seasonal and long-term opportunities available — from part-time retail to full-time management.

🛍️ Stores hiring include Dick’s House of Sport, Dry Goods, Jack & Jones, Läderach – Swiss Chocolatier, Urban Planet, and Warby Parker. 🎅🎁

👉 Link in comments for details!

11/07/2025

🌊 The Tide Is Rising on LBI 🌊 That nor’easter didn’t just flood streets — it showed how life on Long Beach Island is changing beneath the surface. 🌧️🏠 👉 Read more: https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/southern-ocean/why-people-stay-on-lbi-despite-storms/

11/07/2025

🚨 Keansburg Man Charged With Murder in Death of Seaside Heights Woman

A 41-year-old Keansburg man is now charged with murder after a Seaside Heights woman was found with severe head injuries and later died at Community Medical Center in Toms River.

The suspect, Emiliano Davila, was initially charged with aggravated assault — but the charges were upgraded after O’Connor’s death was ruled a homicide.

👇 Read the full story in the comments.

11/07/2025

🚔 Guilty Plea in Howell Overdose Death

Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago says 40-year-old Paul R. Clites of Jackson has pleaded guilty to 2nd-degree reckless manslaughter and 3rd-degree CDS distribution after a Howell resident died in December 2023.

Full details + background in our story ⬇️
🔗 Link in the comments

11/06/2025

🏫 Ex-Manchester superintendent John Berenato reinstated by NJ order — then placed on paid leave thru 6/30/26. About $488K in back pay. OAL ruled 2023 firing broke tenure law; lawsuits continue. https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/manchester/fired-superintendent-reinstated-in-manchester/ ⚖️

MANCHESTER – It was two years ago during a special evening meeting of the Board of Education on Election Day that Superintendent John Berenato was removed from his position. Last week, the Board reinstated him during their regular meeting. Board members immediately voted to place him on paid a...

11/06/2025

🧡 After Election Day chaos, calm returns to the Jersey Shore. Denise Maynard captured this peaceful Seaside Heights sunset — a reminder to breathe, be grateful, and soak in the serenity as we head toward Thanksgiving and the holidays. 🌅🦃✨

11/05/2025

🚔 Two Seaside Heights men have been arrested following a multi-agency investigation that uncovered stolen handguns from Alabama and drug activity right here in Ocean County.

LAKEWOOD – Two Seaside Heights men are facing multiple weapons and drug charges following a joint law enforcement investigation into the illegal possession and sale of fi****ms in Ocean County, authorities said. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that detectives from the Prosec...

11/05/2025

🚨 Howell Man Pleads Guilty in Manchester UTV Crash That Killed Passenger 🚨

Nearly five years after a tragic off-road crash at the Heritage Minerals Mine in Manchester, Stephen McGuire, 48, of Howell, has admitted guilt in the death of his passenger, 62-year-old James Grover.

Prosecutors say McGuire’s blood alcohol level was .127, well above the legal limit, when the UTV plunged into a lake and overturned, killing Grover and endangering three minors on board.

Sentencing is set for January.

👉 Read the full story in the comments below.

11/05/2025

🗳️ Election Postmortem Question:

As you know, Mikie Sherrill will be the next Governor of New Jersey.

Do you think President Trump’s endorsement of Jack Ciattarelli helped or hurt the campaign? 🤔

Why do you think Jack lost for a third time? Would you like to see him try again?

Share your thoughts below — your comment might even be featured in our upcoming story! 👇