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Also, don't miss 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival on the Howell Patch calendar

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Hey hey Howell! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What do Howell police say about the serious Route 34 crash?
  • How did a Howell High 5K support a lifesaving hotline?
  • When can you shop fresh at the Howell Farmers Market?

Also on today's calendar: 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm; a morning shower, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Turning sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 6 Injured In Head-On Crash On Route 34, Police Say (patch.com) — Six people were seriously injured in a head-on collision on Route 34 in Howell late Friday night, drawing a major response from Howell police, local EMS, and multiple fire companies. Victims from several nearby towns were taken to area hospitals, and investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Howell Township Police Traffic Safety Unit.
   

• Fundraising Run Provides Contact For People In Need (jerseyshoreonline.com) — A recent 5K run and walk at Howell High School brought runners, students, and families together to raise money for a 24-hour suicide prevention and crisis hotline serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. The long-running event honors loved ones lost, invites participants to add names in remembrance, and helps introduce Howell teens to an important local support resource available whenever someone needs to talk.
   

• Farmers Markets Bloom Across New Jersey as September Harvest Season Arrives (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Howell residents can still enjoy peak harvest season at the Howell Farmers Market, held Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The statewide roundup shows markets across Monmouth and Ocean counties running through September and beyond, offering fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, and locally made foods even after the traditional summer season winds down.
   

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  • 2026 NJACT Perry Awards Coming To Lakewood's Strand Theater (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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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