Freehold

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Brooklyn man found guilty in Freehold double shooting, faces 60 years

Freehold, NJ — A Brooklyn man has been convicted in a 2023 shooting that left two people wounded inside a Freehold home, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Friday. Damian Bell,…

September 12, 2025

Freehold Raceway Mall welcomes new wave of stores, sweet treats and family fun

Freehold, NJ – A fresh mix of retail, entertainment, and wellness destinations is arriving at Freehold Raceway Mall this fall, as the shopping center unveils a series of new openings, expansions, and…

August 28, 2025

Freehold teacher selected for prestigious Fulbright global education program

Freehold, NJ – A nationally-awarded educator from Freehold Township High School has been chosen to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program, a distinguished…

August 24, 2025

Freehold’s Hall of Records Annex to undergo $572K renovation for accessibility upgrades

Freehold, NJ – Monday — Monmouth County is investing more than half a million dollars in long-needed restroom renovations and accessibility improvements at the Hall of Records Annex, after selecting a Red…

August 19, 2025

Nearly $400K Quick Draw jackpot won at Freehold 7-Eleven

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey lottery player scored a big payday Saturday, winning $394,323 on a Quick Draw progressive jackpot ticket purchased in Monmouth County, officials announced Monday. The winning ticket…

July 14, 2025

Freehold bingo blast hits $106K jackpot

TRENTON, N.J. — A Garden State Bingo ticket sold in Freehold delivered a $106,313 payday Thursday, awarding the full Fast Play Progressive jackpot to a Monmouth County player. The $10 winning ticket…

June 26, 2025

Sugar rush coming to Freehold as new dessert shop sets to open

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A new dessert destination is getting ready to open its doors in Freehold. Desserts Unlimited, set to launch at 339 West Main Street (Route 537) in Colonial Plaza, will…

June 24, 2025

Dave Portnoy Missed the Mark at Romeo’s Pizzeria in Freehold

Look, I’m a Jersey Shore pizza fanatic, and when Dave Portnoy rolls into town for one of his iconic One Bite reviews, I pay attention. The man’s got a knack for slicing…

May 8, 2025

Freehold woman arrested for multiple vehicle burglaries in Ocean Township

A Freehold woman was arrested Thursday evening in Ocean Township after police responded to reports of a person entering several unlocked vehicles, according to the Township of Ocean Police Department. Officers were…

May 3, 2025

Dave and Buster’s Opening at the Freehold Mall in 10 days

FREEHOLD, N.J. — National arcade and restaurant chain Dave & Buster’s will open its doors at the Freehold Raceway Mall on Monday, May 12 at 11 a.m., marking the latest expansion of…

May 2, 2025

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Freehold Borough man pleads guilty to aggravated assault in Jackson Township shooting

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Freehold Borough man has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and a weapons offense in connection with a 2024 shooting in Jackson Township, Ocean…

February 4, 2025

South Brunswick man charged with murder in death of Freehold woman

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a homicide in South Brunswick Township after a Freehold woman was found dead in a residence on Route 27, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda…

January 25, 2025

Crash closes Jackson Mills Road in Freehold Township

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A motor vehicle crash involving a downed utility pole and wires has closed Jackson Mills Road in both directions from Georgia Road to Farmingdale Road, according to the…

January 19, 2025

Freehold Township crash leaves one dead, two injured as investigation continues

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a three-car collision on Jackson Mills Road that left a 20-year-old male driver dead and two others injured, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced…

December 12, 2024

Dog found in Freehold, shelter seeks owner

FORKED RIVER, NJ — The Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter is seeking the owner of a recently found dog who was picked up in Freehold. According to a post from the shelter,…

December 3, 2024

Christmas House Freehold set to open November 29, bringing holiday magic to New Jersey

FREEHOLD, NJ — Christmas House Freehold, a 10,000-square-foot immersive holiday experience at Freehold Raceway Mall, is set to open its doors on November 29, offering a festive journey for visitors of all…

November 27, 2024

Wawa customer in Freehold scores life-changing $1.3 million lottery prize

TRENTON, NJ — A Jersey Cash 5 ticket purchased at a Wawa in Freehold secured a massive $1.3 million jackpot in Monday’s drawing, marking the second consecutive major win in Monmouth County.…

November 26, 2024

Freehold Vegan Restaurant that Featured Dandelions on Menu Shuts Down

Gray Leaf Cafe, the beloved vegan spot in Poets Square, has officially closed its doors as of October 26. The cafe was the latest venture from Vincent Gulino, the force behind the…

November 3, 2024

Dave’s Hot Chicken is Coming to Freehold

Dave’s Hot Chicken fans, get ready to spice things up! The wildly popular Los Angeles-based chain, famous for its fiery Nashville-style chicken, is setting up shop in Freehold Township, making it the…

November 3, 2024

Freehold Raceway Mall to host blood drive for victims of Hurricane Milton

FREEHOLD, N.J. — Freehold Raceway Mall will host a blood drive organized by New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) on Monday, Oct. 21. The event comes at a critical time as blood donations…

October 16, 2024

Halloween House opens in Freehold, offering family-friendly spooky experience

FREEHOLD, N.J. — Halloween House Freehold has officially opened its doors at the Freehold Raceway Mall, offering visitors a chance to explore a series of themed rooms designed to celebrate the Halloween…

September 29, 2024

Freehold Raceway Mall to host ‘Fall Into Wellness’ event series in September

FREEHOLD, N.J. — Freehold Raceway Mall is launching its “Fall Into Wellness” series every Saturday in September, offering a mix of fitness, fun, and giveaways for the local community. The event will…

September 7, 2024

Mold Discovery Forces Freehold Township Elementary School Students to Relocate

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Students at Laura Donovan Elementary School in Freehold Township will start the school year in different classrooms after mold was discovered throughout their school building, according to district…

September 2, 2024

Police Respond to ‘Shots Fired’ at Freehold Mall Movie Theater

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A report of “shots fired” at the AMC movie theater on Trotters Way late Tuesday night led to a significant police response. Still, authorities have since determined that…

August 21, 2024

Investigation Underway After Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Freehold

FREEHOLD, NJ—Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced that an investigation is ongoing into the circumstances that led to a pedestrian being fatally struck by a motor vehicle in Freehold Borough. The…

August 8, 2024