Tag: Howell
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Howell police seek to determine who is behind ‘fake’ letter
HOWELL – The Howell Police Department has launched an investigation into an incident that saw residences, businesses and schools in the community receive a letter that purported to be a Megan’s Law notification that named a Howell resident/business owner as a sex offender. In a Jan. 8 Facebook post, Howell police announced that the letter…
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Veteran welcomed to Howell; presented with keys to ‘smart home’
HOWELL – Five months after ground was broken on White Street, Cpl. Scott Nokes has received his new home in Howell. On Dec. 23, Nokes received the keys to a new “smart home” from the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation. The home was built specifically for Nokes to accommodate his needs as a blind…
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Jackson police arrest suspect following incident in Howell
HOWELL – A resident of Jackson has been arrested following his alleged involvement in a stabbing incident in Howell. According to the Howell Police Department, at 11 p.m. Dec. 27, the department was notified by the Lakewood Police Department that two individuals who had been stabbed had been transported to Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus,…
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Off-duty Howell police officer helps to save man’s life
HOWELL – Officer Jonathan Woolley of the Howell Police Department is being credited by his chief with helping to save the life of an elderly man who collapsed at a fitness center in neighboring Brick Township on Dec. 18. Woolley, who is a 15-year veteran in the police department, was off-duty when the incident occurred,…
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Howell zoners irked by applicant’s stall tactics
HOWELL – Members of the Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment said they are tired with a business operator’s alleged stalling on an application for more than a year following a zoning violation regarding wetlands on the firm’s property (Sakoutis Brothers Disposal) at 113 Route 34, Howell. Sakoutis Realty is before the board seeking use variance…
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Howell Municipal Alliance wants to focus attention on vaping dangers
HOWELL – The Howell Municipal Alliance will be the host to a community presentation about vaping, “What You Know, What You Need to Know,” at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 13. “What You Know, What You Need to Know” will be presented by vaping and prevention expert Nicki Francis of Wellspring Center for Prevention. A location…
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Environmental commission chair reports on panel’s achievements during 2019
HOWELL – Joan Osborne, who chairs the Howell Environmental Commission, presented the panel’s annual report to the Township Council and residents during the Dec. 10 meeting of the governing body. The commission is comprised of volunteers who promote conservation, conduct research into the possible use of open areas in Howell, and make recommendations to the…
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Gurman appointed to serve on Howell school board during 2020
HOWELL – The members of the Howell K-8 School District Board of Education have appointed Laurence Gurman to fill an open seat on the panel during 2020. In the Nov. 5 election for three three-year terms on the board, incumbents Cristy Mangano, Mark Bonjavanni and Gurman, along with newcomer Joseph Tate, sought the terms. Mangano,…
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Opinion: The Blurred Blue Line
They wear the blue uniform that symbolizes security But protection for all citizens is not a surety. It tends to shield them from criminal acts By saying, “That Black Dude was a threat” And that is that. The blurred blue line. They commit crimes against all minorities Including those in blue uniforms Oh,…
