Good morning Freehold! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
How a Monmouth cop's ghost gun scheme ended in prison time.
Also on today's calendar: Free Flu Clinic and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Monday: Warmer, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.
Tuesday: Sunshine and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
Wednesday: Very warm and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former Monmouth County Police Sergeant Sentenced to Five Years in Prison After Ghost Gun and Drug Investigation (TAPinto.net) — A major Monmouth County police corruption and ghost gun case, announced out of Freehold, ended with former Middletown Sgt. David Ringkamp receiving a five-year state prison sentence. Investigators say the probe, which began at a Pennsylvania gun show, uncovered illegal ghost gun kits, cocaine, meth pills and large quantities of marijuana tied to a Millstone vape shop owner.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Does anyone recognize this cat? It's been visiting for some time. No collar. Want to get them home before it gets cold. (Nextdoor Park Ave)
Looking for someone interested in a part time job and wants to pick up hours working on a food truck ever so often. Must have experience driving a pick up that pulls a trailer and a clean license. For more info email me: catering@amoresabores.com Or text : 732… (Nextdoor Jackson Mills)
Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Merchandising Support Associate, Freehold Raceway - Full Time in Freehold. Apply here.
Sam's Club posted a job opening for Meat Cutter and Wrapper in Freehold. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Freehold here.
🗞 Nearby News
Manalapan
Projecting the Field: 2026 Boys Soccer Shore Conference Tournament (shoresportsinsider.com)
Marlboro
Great Fall 🍁Events in Monmouth County! 🎃Plan your Harvest Adventures! Learn more (TAPinto.net)
Colts Neck
Jessica Springsteen, daughter of Bruce, Patti, expecting first baby (app.com)
Ok Freehold! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!