Head Librarian Who Allowed Porn Use on Computers Faces Uncertain Future in Freehold

FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Freehold Public Library Board of Trustees voted during a special meeting Wednesday evening to begin the process of terminating Library Director Kathy Mulholland following an independent investigation into…

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Freehold Borough Council Advances Capital Projects, Hears Community Solar Proposal

Freehold Borough, NJ – The Freehold Borough Council’s July 13 meeting combined ceremonial recognitions with significant municipal business, including public hearings on nearly $4.6 million in capital improvement ordinances, a presentation on…

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Freehold Township Little League President Accused of Stealing More Than $73,000 From Youth Baseball Organization

The president of the Freehold Township Little League is charged with allegedly siphoning more than $73,000 from the organization through fraudulent reimbursements and unauthorized transfers over nearly three years. The president of…

Lucky Freehold ticket cashes in for $616K jackpot

One lucky ticket sold in Monmouth County matched all five numbers to claim the top prize FREEHOLD, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player is holding a ticket worth $616,344 after matching…

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Keansburg teen accused in violent Freehold shooting

Teen charged in connection with shooting Freehold, NJ – A shooting near a public library in broad daylight left one man wounded and sparked a multi-agency manhunt that ended with the arrest…

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Man Shot Inside Freehold Library, Victim in Critical Condition

FREEHOLD, NJ — A man remains in critical but stable condition after a shooting inside the Freehold Borough Public Library on East Main Street Thursday afternoon, an act that disrupted a typically…

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Upper Freehold and Maplewood School Districts Could Be Held Liable for Teacher Sexual Abuses Cases Judge Rules

Ruling allows claims to proceed under Child Victims Act, reshaping liability rules. Trenton, N.J. – The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled that public school districts may face liability in lawsuits involving…

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Tragic loss as fire damages longtime Route 9 business in Freehold, ‘The Game Room’

Route 9 game room fire damages longtime Freehold business ‘The Game Room’ Firefighters battled a late-night blaze at a well-known family-owned recreation store along Route 9. Freehold, NJ – A fire broke…

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Freehold Township Plan Targets 607 Affordable Housing Units Through 2035

The township must address a combined obligation of 607 affordable housing units during the current housing cycle, including rehabilitation and new construction requirements. Freehold Township, NJ – Freehold Township’s amended affordable housing…

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Watch: Drunk driver plows into Freehold preschool, injures mom and two kids

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A 68-year-old woman from Manalapan was charged after authorities said she was driving while intoxicated when her SUV barreled into a preschool Friday afternoon, injuring a mother and…

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This week’s Freehold home sales top $1.5 million as February market heats up

Freehold, NJ – The Monmouth County housing market showed remarkable strength this week, with several high-end properties changing hands and a steady stream of mid-range homes finding eager buyers. Leading the week’s…

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Freehold judge slams grooming ex-Wall teacher with 10-year prison term for affairs with students

FREEHOLD, NJ – A former Wall Township High School English teacher will spend the next decade in state prison after admitting to engaging in repeated sexual acts with two students, a case…

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Million-dollar deals drive Freehold’s red-hot February housing market

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Freehold Township real estate scene is heating up fast, with multiple seven-figure sales and brisk turnover across all price ranges during the first week of February. From stately…

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Freehold man convicted in gunpoint sexual assault attack on teen

FREEHOLD, NJ – A borough man has been convicted following a trial tied to a 2023 attempted sexual assault and armed robbery at a Manalapan park, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago…

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Freehold mall scores major win with new store replacing shuttered Nordstrom

FREEHOLD, NJ — The long-empty Nordstrom space at Freehold Raceway Mall will soon come back to life as Von Maur Department Stores prepares to launch its first-ever New Jersey location in a…

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Jackson couple charged after fatal Freehold Township crash kills juvenile passenger

Prosecutor says driver had suspended license and attempted to hinder investigation following deadly accident. FREEHOLD, NJ – A man and woman from Jackson have been charged in connection with a fatal single-vehicle…

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Freehold man charged in Howell Township child endangerment and assault case

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police have charged an 18-year-old Freehold Township man in connection with an assault that occurred on Pinewood Road last month, following a community-assisted investigation. According to the Howell…

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Ex-Morris County Freeholder pleads guilty in bribery scandal

Former Morris County Freeholder pleads guilty in public contract bribery scheme Trenton, NJ – A former Morris County Freeholder has pleaded guilty to accepting thousands of dollars in bribes in exchange for…

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Empanada Guy returns to Freehold with a fresh space and the same big flavor

FREEHOLD, NJ – Empanada Guy, one of New Jersey’s most popular Latin comfort food brands, is celebrating its grand reopening Saturday, November 15, at 552 Park Avenue. The event runs from 11…

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Holiday magic arrives as Santa lands at Freehold Raceway Mall

FREEHOLD, NJ – The holiday season is officially underway at Freehold Raceway Mall, where Santa Claus made his grand arrival Friday, November 7, delighting families and marking the start of a festive…

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