Freehold Twp steamrolls rival Boro to reclaim Duke Trophy

FREEHOLD, NJ – Freehold Township stormed through its crosstown showdown Saturday afternoon, crushing Freehold Borough 42-7 to reclaim the coveted Duke Trophy and even its record above .500. The Patriots exploded for…

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Family desperate to find missing Basenji after escape from Freehold home

Basenji named Reese still missing in Farmingdale as family pleads for help Farmingdale, NJ – A family’s search for their missing dog, Reese, has spread across multiple Monmouth County towns as residents…

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New Jersey Lottery Winner Still Has Not Claimed $1.3 Million Ticket Sold in Freehold

TRENTON, NJ – A Jersey Cash 5 jackpot worth $1.3 million is about to slip away, as the winning ticket purchased in Monmouth County last November remains unclaimed and is set to…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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.…