Two Injured in Friday Morning Crash

17-year-old driver cited

An accident at the intersection of Manassa Road and Old Tavern Road resulted in two people being sent to local hospitals and a young driver being cited for making an improper turn. According Detective Sgt. Eileen Dodd A 17-year-old driver attempted to make a left turn at the intersection which resulted in a crash with 56-year-old Howell resident Choon Y Yim. Also in the car with the teenager was 18-year-old Nick Carrelli who reported a minor head and neck injury. He was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center by the Ramtown First Aid Squad. Dodd said Yim was trapped in his car as a result of front fender damage. He was eventually removed from the car by members of the Freewood Acres and Ramtown Fire Departments. He was also taken …

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No Injuries Reported From Moon Motel Fire

Cigarette believed responsible

The Moon Motel on Route 9 is now closed after a fire early Saturday morning that forced all residents to be moved to another location. Detective Sgt. Eileen Dodd said the fire was reported at 4:42 Saturday morning and the building was evacuated as soon as crews arrived on the scene.  Dodd said the fire is believed to have centered around the room of 41-year-old Erik Kelly, who she said had been living at the hotel for "several months." Kelly told responding officers he had been smoking a cigarette when he took his child to the bathroom. When they came back he said the bed was on fire before the flames spread to the ceiling area.  The fire, Dodd said, caused "significant damage" to the motel. Following an investigation the Howell Fire …

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Howell Fire Companies Gain New Firefighters

Monmouth County Fire Academy graduates two new classes

The Monmouth County Fire Academy graduated several new members into the Howell ranks along with 57 other firefighters from Monmouth, Mercer, and Ocean counties. Michael Bardsley and Ryder Grimes will join the Ramtown house following his graduation while Justin Boucher and Justin Scullion will join the Squankum house. Joining the ranks fo the Adelphia house are Daniel Andrus, John DePinto, Frank Ferrara and  Alexander Kubiak while David Lovey is set to join the Southard department. Freewood Acres will also have a new member following Michael Schubert's graduation. Graduates worked 188 hours over 30 sessions and received training in rescue, fire extinguishment, hazardous materials response, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, electrical safety, …

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Howell Fire District Elections Saturday

Elections for Fire Commissioners also on the ballot

The five fire districts throughout Howell will have their annual elections tomorrow when residents will have the chance to elect their respective members of the Board of Chosen Fire Commissioners and vote on their annual budgets.  For residents in Fire District #1, also known as the Squankum Fire District the annual budget proposed for election totals $1,125,544 of which $1,030,744 will be raised by taxation. According to information on the township's website $185 thousand is for "non bondable equipment and $190 thousand is for Capital Appropriations. This is expected to lessen the tax rate from last year according to Commissioner Tom Matthews.  Fire District #2, also known as the Adelphia Fire Company has proposed a budget of $1,634,400 …

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Kent Road House Destroyed in Friday Fire

Blaze took several hours to put out

Firefighters from around Howell worked with assistance from Jackson and Freehold to fight a fire that claimed the lives of several animals on Kent Road Friday night.  The Howell Police Department received a report of the fire from a passing motorist and that the house was "heavily engulfed in flames," when they arrived.  After "several hours," of battling the fire it was determined that the homeowner was not home at the time but that "several cats and a dog are believed to have died as a result of the fire." The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Howell Police Department and the Howell Fire Bureau. The house "was a complete loss as a result of the fire," the police department reported.  The Southard, Freewood Acres, Adelphia, …

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Hurricane Sandy

Ramtown Fire Department Donates Truck to Union Beach

Utility truck to help community in need

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy communities like Union Beach lost not only house but also vital emergency equipment.  When the local Ramtown Fire Department was deciding what to do with an old utility truck it was decided they would donate the vehicle to the first responders in shore community. Fire Commissioner Greg Scarlato, who represents the Ramtown house, said it was an easy decision. "We were looking for a way to clean it off and get rid of it," he said. "We went to the county fire marshal's office and they said after the storm the fire company can use it." The Union Beach department had lost a similar truck in the storm so Scarlato said it was a perfect fit. "They were very excited about it," he said. "They do a lot more fire police …

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Santa Claus is Coming to Howell

Local fire departments to welcome Santa

Before he makes his big trip on Christmas Eve Santa will be coming to Howell with the help of the local fire departments over the next two weekends.  Santa will be riding through the Squankum section of town starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday and will also be riding through Adelphia section starting at 11 a.m.  The Southard Fire Department will be hosting a pancake breakfast with Santa on Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Breakfast will run until noon and local children will get the chance to ride on one of the department's trucks from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For $6 for adults and $4 people who come to meet Santa will also enjoy eggs, pancakes, sausage and beverages.  Starting on Monday at 7 p.m. the Southard crew will escort Santa through their …

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Homeowner Hospitalized Following Alexander Ave. Blaze

Suffered smoke inhalation in Saturday fire

A 77-year-old homeowner was hospitalized after a fire damaged her Alexander Ave. home early Saturday morning.  Detective Sgt. Eileen Dodd of the Howell Police Department reported that just before 5:30 the department and several other local agencies reported to Natalie Gorbpenno's home for a structure fire.  The woman said she had lit a candle on Friday night and had fallen asleep with the flame still lit. When she woke up Saturday morning Gorbpenno reported the house was on fire. After being evaluated by EMS from the Howell Police Department she was taken to Kimball Medical Center for smoke inhalation.  Also responding to the scene were the Southard, Ramtown, Freewood Acres and Jackson Fire Companies as well as the Howell and Ramtown First…

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UPDATE: Police Identify Man Killed in Route 547 Crash in Howell

Motorcycle was hit by large SUV

The Howell Police Department announced on Monday night that 41-year-old Point Pleasant resident Scott Incalcatera was the man killed on Saturday when his motorcycle was struck near the intersection of Route 547 and Miller Road.  According to Sgt. Joseph Markulic of the Howell Police Department Isidor S. Palmeri, 35, of Jackson was attempting to to make a left from the northbound lane in his 2013 GMC Yukon when he struck the Incalcatera who was traveling south.  Markulic said Incalcatera, who was not originally identified pending family notification, attempted to stop and put the motorcycle on its side before being hit by the truck. The motorcycle was identified as a 2002 Suzuki GSXR 750. Incalcatera was pronounced dead at the scene. …

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Gate321

8:41 am on Tuesday, October 23, 2012

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Two Injured in Thursday Crash

Both listed in stable condition

Sgt. Joseph Markulic of the Howell Police Department reported that at just before 10:30 on Thursday morning a two car crash occurred at the intersection of Route 547 and Randolph Rd.  According to Markulic 48-year-old Jackson resident Kim Holden was driving north on Route 547. At the time 20-year-old Brick resident Jennifer Donlon was attempting to make a left from Randolph onto Route 547 South. Markulic said Donlon "failed to yield the right of way" to Holden which resulted in the accident. Markulic said that Holden was taken to CentraState Medical Center while Donlon was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center. He said both women are currently listed in stable condition and that summonses are pending against Donlon. Along with …

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oneofthesedays

5:08 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012

Kim -- I am not a volunteer in Howell, but I volunteer in another town. Thank you so much for the thanks you posted on this page. The volunteers don't hear it nearly enough and it's good to know that efforts made volunteering don't go unnoticed. We do what we do to make people smile, so I'm glad you're smiling!   more ›