The HOWELL Times
Vol. 21 - No. 36
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Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Evidence of the recent fire on Easy Street is visible from the road. This Howell home was severely damaged last month by a fi re that started by a household dryer.
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Photo Provided By Frankie Edgar Actor Frankie Edgar in his role as Danny Mack in the locally produced fi lm “The Bastard Sons.” By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS R IVER - From the wrestling mats of Toms River High School East to
the bright lights of the UFC Octagon, Frankie Edgar continues to rise as a well-known household name for more
reasons than one. The local icon known as the “The Answer” isn’t just (Edgar - See Page 4)
Historical Society Enters New Year With Restored Schoolhouse
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Last year was an exciting time for the Howell Heritage and Historical Society as lots of restorations were accomplished throughout 2023. After the organization completed its outdoor repairs to the Old Ardena One Room Schoolhouse in 2022,
the Ardena Schoolhouse Committee decided that the interior needed work to “catch up” with the exterior. At the beginning of 2023, displays were packed up for storage either off-site, or clustered in the center under tarps, in order to repaint the ceiling and walls. “Repairs were made, prim-
ing and painting was done, new lighting was installed, and all the displays have been updated,” according to the Society. In December, the organization finally showed off all their hard work they put into restoring the interior of the Schoolhouse with seasonal activities like their “Photos
with Santa.” “All of this was accomplished due to very successful fund raising as well as very generous donations from a variety of sources,” the Society said. As for the MacKenzie Museum and Library, members put in a great deal of work (Schoolhouse - See Page 6)
By Stephanie A. Faughnan HOWELL –From the roadside on Easy Street, the scene speaks volumes of a recent ordeal. Two windows are boarded up on the pale-yellow house – and the front door is covered in black soot. A fi re was in full blast at the home on January 21 at 6:20 p.m. with flames sweeping through the house and ravaging through the kitchen and the dining area. The fi re also destroyed parts of the living room, with smoke damage overtaking the rest of the occupants’ possessions. “I am personally not sure if it was because of something wrong with the dryer or the gas connected to it,” said Aurelio Flores, who rented the home from his employer. “I did hear a
small explosion but do not know what the investigation revealed.” When firefighters from the Ramtown Fire Department arrived at the scene, flames were visible, and heavy smoke emanated from the front door. Fortunately, no one was inside, and the fi re was extinguished swiftly. Additional fire departments provided support due to the absence of hydrants on Easy Street. Crews concluded their operations by 9:40 p.m., and an investigation into the fire’s cause was initiated by the Howell Township Fire Bureau. No injuries arose from the structure fire, which was extinguished as a result of efforts made by the local fire department and an n additional Engine and (Family - See Page 3)
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