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Good morning Howell! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Want honest feedback on your writing at Howell Library each month?
- Howell girls soccer pushes a hot Middletown South team to the brink
Also on today's calendar: Cornhole and more! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Winds becoming strong; rain, with a high of 61 and low of 56 degrees.
- Sunday: Windy and cool with rain, temps: high: 63, low: 58.
- Monday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Local Writers Find Community, Feedback And Inspiration (jerseyshoreonline.com) — Local writers in Howell can join the Monmouth Writers Group, which meets monthly at the Howell Library to share up to 1,500 words and get constructive feedback. Sessions are friendly but honest, helping everyone from beginners to experienced authors stay motivated, improve their craft, and connect with like-minded neighbors. Meetings also run at the Manalapan Library, and all experience levels are welcome.
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• After stunning upset, this girls soccer team finds a way to avoid the letdown (nj.com subscription) — Howell's girls soccer team narrowly fell 3-2 at home to Middletown South, despite an early goal and a strong two-goal performance from Isabella Farinick. The Rebels battled back to tie twice before conceding a late rebound, dropping to 2-4-1 overall in the rugged Shore Conference. The game highlighted Howell's competitiveness in a league where any team can win on a given day.
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📸 Around Howell
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Howell
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★ Featured events ★
- Cornhole and more! →
2800 Lakewood-Allenwood Rd, Howell Township
10:00 am - Garage Sale →
410 Middle Ln, Howell Township
10:00 am - The Queen Of Bingo →
Southard Grange, 4860 US-9, Howell Township
7:30 pm - DATE CHANGE!!! Garage Sale - Preparing to Move, The "Stuff" Must Go! →
216 Sycamore Ave, Freehold
8:00 am
Saturday September 26
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Zoning Board Of Adjustment →
Municipal Building, 4567 Rt. 9 North, Howell
7:00 pm - Municipal Green Team Meeting →
Municipal Building, 4567 Rt. 9 North, Howell
7:00 pm - Planning Board Meeting →
Howell Township, NJ Calendar, 4567 Rt. 9 North 2nd Floor, Howell
7:00 pm - Howell Shade Tree Commission Fall Seedling Giveaway →
278 Old Tavern Rd, Howell Township
8:00 am - Howell Library Movie: The Devil Wears Prada 2 (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 - 19th Annual Gift Auction →
434 Aldrich Rd, Howell Township
12:00 pm - 19th Annual Gift Auction →
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 434 Aldrich Rd, Howell Township
12:00 pm
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
📣 Howell Shout Outs!
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- Brookdale Community College — (732) 224-1857
- Marmara Mediterranean Cuisine — (732) 808-2727
- Swing Time Sports Park — (732) 845-0093
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lanco Group of Companies posted a job opening for Rep, Customer Service II in Howell. Apply here.
- Mavis Tire posted a job opening for AUTOMOTIVE TIRE TECHNICIANS ($800 New Hire Bonus) in Howell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Howell here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Wall High band director takes Sea.Hear.Now stage (starnewsgroup.com)
- Girls Soccer: Results & recaps for Friday, Sept. 25 (nj.com)
- NewJersey Resources (NYSE:NJR) Sees Strong Trading Volume - Still a Buy? (marketbeat.com)
Freehold
- Oktoberfest Returns To Freehold For 2026 (patch.com)
Red Bank
- Red Bank Prepares For Incoming Nor'easter (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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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