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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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📸 Around Freehold
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Freehold
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★ Featured events ★
- Free Flu Clinic →
Jane H. Booker Family Health Center, 1828 West Lake Avenue, Neptune City, New Jersey, 07753,
9:00 am - Freehold Area CROP Hunger Walk 2026 →
The Reformed Church of Freehold, 67 W. Main Streeet, Freehold,
1:30 pm - Harvest Victorian Afternoon Tea →
Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
11:00 am - Brookdale Community College Fall Open House →
Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Middletown Township
1:00 pm
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Saturday October 24
Sunday October 25
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Other local events
- Todd Robbins Duo →
The Cabin Restaurant, 984 New Jersey 33, Freehold
6:00 pm - Marmara's Annual Celebration! →
Freehold NJ - Farmer's Market →
Hall of Records, 1 East Main Street, Freehold
11:00 am - Lunar Faire- East Freehold →
1500 Kozloski Rd, Freehold
5:00 pm - Rich Boland at Downtown Freehold Gazebo →
Downtown Freehold Gazebo, Freehold
7:00 pm - Rich Boland →
Downtown Freehold Gazebo, Outside Federici's and the Metropolitan Cafe, Freehold
7:00 pm - E-Boro Bandits →
The Cabin Restaurant, 984 New Jersey 33, Freehold
8:30 pm - iPlay America's Trick or Treat Around the Park →
110 Schanck Rd, Freehold
5:00 pm
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Friday October 23
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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!)
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