New Jersey schools targeted in nationwide swatting wave
Swatting threats disrupted schools in Howell, Wall Township, and Middlesex on Wednesday. Police responded quickly and implemented controlled dismissals after ruling out actual danger.
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Lakewood, Howell shootings: Stolen car linked to gunfire
Lakewood police seek witnesses after reports of gunfire at a driver on Sunset Road late Monday night.
NJ's own Tom Pelphrey, Katie Dippold win primetime Emmys
Two New Jersey natives and Rutgers grads dominated Emmy night. One won big in drama, the other's horror-comedy series just made history with 14 awards.
Howell just banned data centers — it’s the 33rd NJ town to do it
Howell Township just became the 33rd New Jersey municipality to ban data centers outright, and residents at the public hearing were fully on board.
Metal water bottles return to Howell schools after parent uproar
Howell Township walked back its metal water bottle ban and created guidelines by grade and situation about storing the containers and when they can be used.
A New Jersey School District Has Just Banned Water Bottles
A new rule is coming to Howell Township schools this fall, and hundreds of parents are already pushing back against the surprising ban.
Howell woman charged after 4 kids left in car
In Howell, a 24-year-old woman has been charged after leaving four of her siblings in a parked car on a hot afternoon while she shopped at Walmart.
Bomb threat hoax forces evacuation at a Monmouth County Walmart
A bomb hoax at a Howell Walmart forced the evacuation of all shoppers and employees for over three hours as police and K-9 units investigated.
NJ spent months freaking out about drones — now they’re delivering your dinner
In a world where misinformation can spread like wildfire, one local incident reminds us how easily fear can take flight—literally.
Howell singer Julia Sienna auditions on American Idol
Julia Sienna's audition isn’t just about singing; it’s about a community rallying behind one of its own.