Black Friday Comes Early to Howell

After the last wishbone has been broken and the last menorah candle burns out on Thursday night many local shoppers will head to the stores to kick off their annual Black Friday traditions.

Places like the Freehold Raceway Mall and the Jackson Premium Outlets will have special opening times as will some places right here in Howell. Kohl’s is scheduled to open at 8 p.m. on Thursday night and stay open until 1 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Best Buy will look to avoid the usual rush for electronics by opening at 6 p.m. while Walmart will remain open 24 hours a day for the shopper who just can’t get enough bargains. The Target will be open as of 8 p.m. on Thursday and stay open until 11 p.m. on Friday.

No matter when you are shopping expect to be cold even when bumping into your fellow shoppers. The National Weather Service is calling for a high of just 35 degrees today and a low of only 25 tonight. Even when the sun comes back up on Friday it will only bring a high temperature of 40 degrees to our area.

On this date in 1520 navigator Ferdinand Magellan reached the Pacific Ocean by crossing the strait that was later named in his honor. The Grand Ole Opry made its radio debut on this date in 1925 and energy trader Enron collapsed on this date in 2001.

Famous birthdays today include New Jersey’s own Jon Stewart, Motown Records Founder Berry Gordy and actor Ed Harris.