The HOWELL Times
Vol. 22 - No. 35
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Photo courtesy of Casey Dembowski Casey Dembowski, a Howell local, will talk about her recent novel ‘The First Love Myth” at the Howell Library. By Liz Ciocher HOWELL – Casey Dembowski, a local of Howell Township and published author, will be coming to the local library for her first-ever in-person author chat. Dembowski has had four romance novels published since 2021 - three are part of a tril-
ogy - and the fourth being her newest novel, published earlier this year on January 6. As a local to the area, Dembowski has agreed to attend an author-chat hosted by the Howell Township Library. The chat will be on Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the spirit of Valentine’s Day.
Her latest book, titled “The First Love Myth,” is a love story revolving around a group of sisters navigating their intricate romantic lives, while also touching on familial love through their relationships to each other. All of Dembowski’s published books are romance novels, but ‘The First Love Myth’ follows three sisters experiencing tropes of their own rather than focusing on one couple or character. “I’m looking forward to meeting some local readers and maybe fellow writers, sharing a passage from ‘The First Love Myth,’ and talking about the tropes we all love in romance and why it is so fun to create books in the same universe,” Dembowski said. “I’m also really excited to hear from the audience and to be able to share this part of my life with other members of my community.” Dembowski went to college at Adelphi University, a private university in suburban Long Island. Here she studied journalism and fiction, acquiring a Masters in Fine Arts degree in 2011. While the timeline between her (Author - See Page 4)
White House: NJ Drones Were Authorized By The FAA
By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – The mysterious drones that were seen flying all across New Jersey and throughout the East Coast were “authorized to be flown by the FAA,” White House press secretar y Karoline Leavitt said. The White House held its first official news briefing of President Donald Trump’s
second administration on January 28. In a statement read by Leavitt, the president said the drones flying over the state were “not the enemy.” “I do have news directly from the president of the United States that was just shared with me in the Oval Office, from President Trump directly, an update on the New Jersey drones,” Leavitt said.
“After research and study, the drones that were flying over New Jersey in large numbers were authorized to be flown by the FAA for research and various other reasons. Many of these drones were also hobbyists, recreational and private individuals that enjoy flying drones,” she added. “In time, it got worse due to curiosity. This was not the enemy.”
The drone activity was first reported on November 19 by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office when patrol officers observed drone activity during the previous night. The sightings then gained heavy attention on social media, with speculation ranging from the drones being a new military technology tested by (Drones - See Page 2)
February 8, 2025
“Conservation Wagon” Provides Mobile Environmental Programs
Photo courtesy Monmouth Conservation Foundation The MCF Conservation Wagon will deliver hands-on environmental education across Monmouth County. By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COU NTY – The Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) has announced its “MCF Conservation Wagon,” providing environmental education programs throughout Monmouth County. “Ray Catena has graciously funded the MCF Conservation Wagon – a Sprinter Cargo Van – allowing us to bring important conservation programming to students and residents of Monmouth County, with a particular emphasis on reaching our most underserved communities,” MCF Executive Director William D. Kastning said. “Topics will complement school lessons with activities that demonstrate the importance of green space and how each of us can create positive change and build hope for a sustainable future.” The MCF Conservation Wagon will be accessible at community events, environmental fairs, and park and school visits throughout around the county. The educational programing delivered by the Conservation Wagon supports MCF’s goals on land preservation. Some themes will include “restoring biodiversity and ecosystem function, employing natural climate solutions, and taking individual action to create climate resiliency,” the organization said. The MCF Conservation Wagon will prioritize underserved communities, being a free service at qualifying schools, municipal parks, and (Wagon - See Page 2)
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