Vol. 16 - No. 15
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THE HOWELL
TIMES
FOR BREAKING NEWS
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| September 8, 2018
Howell Expecting New Businesses Despite Closures, New Businesses Coming To Howell
Community News! Pages 8-9.
Inside
What Drivers, Bicyclists, And Pedestrians Need To Know For Safety
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Dear Pharmacist Amazing Health Benefits Of Prunes
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Inside The Law Page 17.
Business Directory
By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – With the recent news of Ruby Tuesday’s surprise closure and the impending closure of Best Buy in Howell Township, there is still hope for local consumers! Residents can
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Classifieds Page 19.
Fun Page Page 20.
Wolfgang Puck Page 23.
Horoscope Page 23.
–Photos by Kimberly Bosco
New businesses, like Home Goods, are opening in Howell. expect to see a whole host of new businesses opening their doors in the township sometime soon. According to township manager Brian Geoghegan, residents can expect numerous
High Schoolers: What’s New For 2018-19? By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – As summer starts to slip away, kids and teens fall back into the swing of things in September. Students and parents gearing up for the new school year should take note of some of the changes occurring in the Freehold Regional High School District (FRHSD). One of the most notable changes to the district is the switch to block scheduling in the high schools.
Jersey Shore Online reported on the change back in June 2018, but students are now going to see the change in action. Block scheduling will have students attending only five periods a day rather than the previous seven. Students will take seven classes each year on a seven-day rotation where each class meets five out of seven days. This major change claims various (High Schoolers - See Page 7)
notable stores coming to town, including: • Home Goods in the Howell Commons, located off of Route 9 and Locust Avenue. • Climb Zone, an indoor rock climbing ( Business - See Page 2)
Howell Teacher Wins County Title By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – One of Howell’s very own has won the coveted title of Monmouth County’s Teacher of the Year. Todd Curtis, history teacher at Howell High School, was recently named Teacher of the Year for the county. Those who are eligible for the
–Photos courtesy Freehold Regional High School District Todd Curtis was honored alongside other FRHSD employees for their achievements in the district. (Teacher- See Page 2)
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