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1. Community Rallies Around Freehold Family After Father's Death (patch.com) — Freehold neighbors are coming together to support the French family after the death of 50-year-old John French, a longtime resident and father of three. An online fundraiser has already raised most of its $20,000 goal to help with funeral costs and other immediate expenses, while friends urge the community to keep rallying around his wife Ana and their children.
2. (USA) Member Specialist (Saturday & Sunday required) (walmart.com) — Residents near the Freehold Sam's Club on West Main Street can apply for a Member Specialist position that requires weekend availability. The role centers on front-end customer service, helping with purchases, returns, and self-service technology, and includes access to health, financial, and education benefits along with performance-based bonuses.
3. (USA) Tire & Battery Technician - Automotive (Saturday & Sunday) (walmart.com) — Freehold job seekers can apply for a Tire & Battery Center Technician role at the Sam's Club/Walmart location on West Main Street, offering $21–$29 per hour plus potential premiums. The position focuses on tire and battery service, customer support, and safety, and comes with health, financial, and education benefits for eligible employees.
4. Anonymous donor gives $125M to Hackensack Meridian Health (binje.com) — Freehold residents could soon see expanded access to urgent care, diagnostics, and primary care as Hackensack Meridian Health plans new regional Health & Wellness Centers in towns including Freehold. Fueled by a record $125 million anonymous donation, the network is also significantly expanding Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Riverview Medical Center to boost emergency and specialty services across Monmouth County.
5. Freshman scores three in second half to push Freehold Boro past Monmouth (nj.com subscription) — Freehold Borough field hockey fans have something to cheer about today, as freshman Nora Santonacita's three second-half goals powered Boro to a 4-1 win over Monmouth in Tinton Falls. With all three of her goals assisted by Jacqueline Teles, Freehold Borough dominated shots and penalty corners to improve to 2-3 on the season.
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