Howell, NJ|News|
'Last Call' Marks Police Dept. Retirement; Promotions Posted
Longtime Howell officer Capt. Mark Pilecki retires; two officers named lieutenants in Howell.

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Longtime Howell officer Capt. Mark Pilecki retires; two officers named lieutenants in Howell.

Marlboro police thank the community for donations to its "adopted" family who needed extra help this holiday season.
Sometimes holiday parties can turn dangerous, the Howell Alliance says. Here are ways to prevent drug-facilitated sexual assault.
Pier Village on the Long Branch boardwalk will be the place to see fireworks on New Year's Eve. Police advise keeping pets at home.
Attorney General confirms that a suspect pursued by Cranford police in a vehicle theft was shot by police on the GSP in Woodbridge.
Visit the Manasquan Reservoir in Howell on one of the Monmouth County Park System's 'Wondrous Winter Walks.'
The Colts Neck Mayor and Committee awarded longtime resident, former mayor Lillian G. Burry with a proclamation earlier this month.
Hazlet Town Center now even more tenants, including Urban Air Adventure Park, featuring indoor fun from bumper cars to a zip line.
The wedding for the first "Golden Bachelor" couple, Theresa Nist of Shrewsbury and Gerry Turner, will be the topic of an ABC show Thursday.
The Red Bank Borough Council reorganization meeting is Jan. 1.
Manalapan police report the theft of a vehicle and trailer from the Englishtown Auction, along with other thefts, frauds.
Freehold will have its only free rabies clinic of the year on Jan. 27.
The holiday season isn't over yet, and you can still enjoy viewing some of Freehold's winning holiday light displays.
NJ Lottery: One Jersey Cash 5 ticket purchased in Old Bridge, Middlesex County, wins a $422,650 jackpot.
Residents were evacuated from a house fire Tuesday night, Dec. 26, on Standish Drive in Ocean Township.
The Red Bank Classic 5K will be June 15 in 2024, and you can register now through Dec. 31 for an extra discount.
More than $6,000 in valuables was stolen from packages in porch thefts in Manalapan last week, police reported.
Enjoy guided hikes of Allaire State Park in Wall and Monmouth Battlefield in Manalapan - or a climb up a Twin Lights tower in Highlands.
The Marlboro police chief has put out an advisory for BMW X series owners especially to be watchful of potential car thefts this season.
Police said Vedant Tiru, 23, a local resident, was fatally injured in a one-car crash on Route 1 on Sunday.