The Howell Times

11/23/2025

Howell is mourning the loss of Ron Cucchiaro — a respected land-use attorney whose decades of service helped shape the township’s growth. 🌿

Known for his sharp expertise, steady leadership, and unwavering fairness, Cucchiaro guided countless complex planning decisions and earned deep admiration from colleagues and residents alike. 💙

His impact on Howell will be felt for generations.

➡️ Read more at the link in the comments.

11/23/2025

🚨Jackson Police are asking for the public’s help finding 22-year-old Mortimer Wortman, last seen around 10:30 p.m. on Nov. 21 near the wooded area off High Bridge Road.

JACKSON — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 22-year-old Jackson man who has been reported missing and is considered endangered. Police said Mortimer Wortman was last seen on November 21 at about 10:30 p.m. near the wooded area off High Bridge Road. He has not been ...

11/23/2025

🎁 Got an email about a Wawa eGift Card? It might be the real deal!

If you recently received a message titled “Wawa Settlement eGift Card,” don’t delete it — it’s actually part of Wawa’s $9 million settlement from the 2019 data breach. 💳⚠️

👉 Link in the comments for more details!

11/23/2025

📰✨ 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! 💙

11/23/2025

🎰 🌟 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City is PACKED with holiday excitement this year! 🎄✨
From iconic musicians to laugh-out-loud comedy and high-energy fights, there’s something for EVERYONE on the December lineup!

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City is ushering in the holiday season with a stacked lineup of concerts, comedy shows and special events.

11/22/2025

🌲Dreaming of a cozy log cabin getaway? You don’t have to look far — the Pine Barrens has officially been named one of the most desirable places in America to own a cabin! 🪵✨

The beauty of the Pine Barrens in Ocean County ears national recognition as one of the most desirable places in the US to own a log cabin.

11/22/2025

🚨 A vehicle fire at the Manchester Plaza Shopping Center sent firefighters rushing to the scene and left one woman injured. 🔥

MANCHESTER — A vehicle fire in the Manchester Plaza Shopping Center damaged three cars and left one woman injured, authorities said. Police were called to the parking lot late in the morning on November 20 after a 2018 Toyota Camry caught fire, with flames coming from the engine area. Officers con...

11/22/2025

🕯️ Tragic Update from Freehold 🕯️

Authorities say a passenger hurt in a single-car crash on Jackson Mills Road earlier this month has died from their injuries.

Investigators are asking anyone who saw the crash, or who may have dashcam footage or other information, to come forward and help piece together what happened.

📎 Full story and contact info for investigators are in the comments below.

11/21/2025

🦃 Good news for Thanksgiving hosts — the cost of a classic turkey dinner for 10 has dropped for the third year in a row, according to new data from the American Farm Bureau Federation. 🦃

So now the real question is…

Have you started your Thanksgiving shopping yet? What did your turkey cost? And what dishes are must-haves at your table? 🍽️🧡

11/21/2025

🔥 Two men are heading to state prison after a false bomb threat at Walmart and an intentionally set house fire rocked Southern Ocean County.

LITTLE EGG HARBOR — Two men have been sentenced to state prison for their roles in a false bomb threat at a Walmart and a house fire on National Union Boulevard, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced. Superior Court Judge Dina M. Vicari handed down the sentences on November 21 at ...

11/21/2025

🚨 A monthlong investigation just came to a head at a Bayville gas station — and the results were eye-opening.

BERKELEY — A monthlong investigation into reports of illegal v**e and THC sales at a Bayville gas station led police to seize hundreds of prohibited items and charge a store employee, authorities said. Detectives with the Berkeley Township Police Department executed a court-authorized search warra...

11/21/2025

🚨 Wrong-Way Parkway Crash Indictment 🚨

A grand jury has officially indicted a 24-year-old Brick Township man in the tragic wrong-way crash on the Garden State Parkway that killed 28-year-old Paterson resident Priscilla Gladden-Pertuz.

Gomez now faces a second-degree vehicular homicide charge, along with DWI and reckless driving summonses. Officials stress he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

💬 Details in the comments below.