The HOWELL Times
Vol. 23 - No. 23
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November 15, 2025
Local Author Writes Character Who Yankees’ Williams, Needs To “Look In The Mirror” Chisholm Jr. Meet
Hundreds Of Fans
Photo by Chris Lundy E.B. Rogers sells his book at a recent event at the Manalapan library. (Inset) “Look In The Mirror” is a novel written by a local author.
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Photos by Tom Naclerio Bernie Williams answers a fan’s question.
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By Andrew Rice HOWELL - Local author E.B. Rogers, also known as Ed Rogers, has released a new book called “Look In The Mirror,” a novel that uses the backdrop of a 1960s small town fire department to tell a story that dives deep into
responsibility, personal character, and perhaps most importantly, faith and morality. The story follows John Murphy, a firefighter who desperately wants to increase his rank at the fire department and be respected, without having the moral char-
acter to earn either of those things. Murphy often struggles to do what is right, and that shows in his relationships with the people around him. In the book, Murphy runs for the position of second lieutenant at his volunteer fire com-
pany and uses underhanded tactics to garner votes. Firehouse tradition usually sees elder members of the fire company appoint who will be the next second lieutenant. Murphy does not want to wait for that and attempts to (Author - See Page 8)
Teen Makes History As Youngest School Board Member
By Stephanie Faughnan HOWELL - When the final numbers came in on Election Night, Zack Metzger could hardly believe what he was seeing. The Colts Neck High School senior, who turned 18 less than two weeks before voters went to the polls, didn’t just win his race for the Freehold Regional High School District
(FRHSD) Board of Education - he dominated it. Metzger earned an unofficial 10,473 votes, or 67.31 percent of the total, making him not only the youngest member ever elected to the FRHSD Board but also one of the youngest elected officials in New Jersey history. When asked about his historic victor y, Metzger answered
questions with the same level of preparedness that impressed many at a recent candidate forum. He was direct and passionate, but also measured, offering specific
Photo courtesy Zack Metzger Colts Neck High School senior Zack Metzger, 18, is the youngest member ever elected to the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education, representing Howell.
GOLD Exceeds $3500 an Ounce! OVER 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS
HIGHEST RATED CASH FOR GOLD STORE IN OCEAN COUNTY
(Teen - See Page 2)
SILVER Nears $40 an Ounce!
90% SILVER • MEDALLIONS FLATWARE • SCRAP • JEWELRY TEA SETS • TRAYS • PITCHERS CANDELABRAS
Jazz Chisholm Jr. fields a question from a fan. By Chris Christopher FREEHOLD - The chant burst from fans. “Bernie, Bernie,” they cheered. Attracting their adoration was Bernie Williams of New York Yankees fame. The World Series champion and All-Star headlined a Meet and Greet with Jazz Chisholm Jr., the Bronx Bombers’ starting second baseman, at the grand opening of the DICK’s House of Sport store at the Freehold Raceway Mall. Williams entertained fans on a Saturday. Chisholm Jr. appeared on a Sunday. They signed free autographs and posed for pictures in front of an estimated 400 fans. Williams and Chisholm Jr. were protected by armed Freehold Township police officers, armed private security personnel and store employees. Williams, a four-time World Series champion and a five-time American League All-Star, made his biggest name playing at one of the world’s most famous venues - Yankee Stadium. And he will play (Yankees - See Page 3)
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