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🌱 Patch AM: 6 Injured In Head-On Crash On Route 34 In Howell, Police Say
Make time for 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival on the Howell Patch calendar

Good morning Howell! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Six seriously hurt in late-night head-on crash on Route 34
Also on today's calendar: 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 6 Injured In Head-On Crash On Route 34 In Howell, Police Say (patch.com) — Residents are being alerted to a serious head-on collision on Route 34 in Howell that left six people hospitalized with significant injuries late Friday night. Howell police and multiple local EMS and fire agencies responded, and investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact the township's Traffic Safety Unit. The victims include drivers from Brick and East Brunswick and passengers from several nearby Shore communities.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Howell
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★ Featured events ★
- 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival →
County Road 530, County Rd 530,
11:00 am - New 2 You Kids Consignment Event - Sept. 28 - Oct. 1 - Brookdale Comm College →
Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Middletown Township
9:00 am - 15th Annual Golf for Homes Outing →
Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Rd, Neptune Township
11:30 am
Saturday September 12
Monday September 28
Monday October 5
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Other local events
- Back to School Night - Donovan Elementary School
Freehold Township School District Freehold, NJ 07728
6:30 pm - Howell Library Movie: You, Me & Tuscany (2026)(PG-13) →
Monmouth County Library - Howell Township Branch, 318 Old Tavern Rd, Howell Township
1:00 pm - Monmouth Writers Group →
Monmouth County Library - Howell Township Branch, 318 Old Tavern Rd, Howell Township
9:30 am - Casino Night at Liberty Haven Farm →
2800 Lakewood-Allenwood Rd, Howell Township
6:00 pm - Howell Community Blood Drive - Honor. Give. Remember. Shirt for donors →
St. William the Abbot Parish Hall, 2740 Lakewood-Allenwood Rd, Howell Township
8:30 am - Sundays are for the market 🌿 →
Echo Lake Park, 1205 Maxim Southard Rd, Howell Township
10:00 am - Adult Coloring Night →
Monmouth County Library - Howell Township Branch, 318 Old Tavern Rd, Howell Township
6:30 pm - Fred Lehotay and the Ragtimers Concert →
Monmouth County Library - Howell Township Branch, 318 Old Tavern Rd, Howell Township
2:00 pm - Kelly's Knit and Crochet Circle →
Monmouth County Library - Howell Township Branch, 318 Old Tavern Rd, Howell Township
11:00 am
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Wall
- Wall Township Police Make 16 Arrests in Six Days, Including 9 DWI Cases (shorenewsnetwork.com)
Lakewood
- Man Charged With Aggravated Arson In Lakewood Fire (patch.com)
Ok Howell! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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