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Hi Freehold! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what care is now available at Freehold's new health center.
  • Jury in Freehold convicts former gymnastics coach of child sex assaults

Also on today's calendar: Candice Guardino: Italian Bred Live and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 72, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Hackensack Meridian Health Center Opens In Freehold (dailyvoice.com) — A new Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center has opened at 3499 Route 9N in Freehold, bringing a wide range of primary and specialty care much closer to local residents. The facility offers everything from behavioral health and surgery to therapy and lab work, all coordinated through the same electronic records used across the Hackensack Meridian network.
   

• NJ Gymnastics Coach Sexually Assaulted His Athletes, Jury Rules (patch.com) — A jury in Freehold has convicted a former youth gymnastics coach of sexually assaulting two athletes he trained in Monmouth County, following a two-week trial in Superior Court. The case, prosecuted from the county seat, underscores ongoing efforts by local authorities to address abuse in youth sports programs across the region.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • $5 Cookout, $10 Contest: Razi Invites Neighbors to Freehold Fall Fundraiser —Thomas Gabriel Read on Patch
  • US Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots —Marianne Kligman Read on Patch
  • ***FOUND SAFE***
    Thank you everyone! Nutella is safe and made new friends! I appreciate all the help! Our little meatball Nutella got out again last night. We live… (Nextdoor Jackson Mills)
  • Has anyone seen this cat in freehold got out when door was left open accidentally last night around 9:30 10:00 I believe please let me know if anyone knows anything he's very sweet
    He's not micro chipped he had a white flea collar It was around zlotkin circle in freehold 732-803-9503 you can contact with any info (Nextdoor Freehold Borough)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member TB39651-FREEHOLD in Freehold. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Bartender in Freehold. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Freehold here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manalapan

  • Haunted Firehouse Promises 'A Labyrinth Of Spooky Surprises' In Manalapan (patch.com)
  • Food, drinks and more: These fall fests are coming to the Jersey Shore (burlingtoncountytimes.com)
  • New Jersey Cross Country Rewind - September 7th (milesplit.com)

Marlboro

  • Our Shore high school football picks for all 21 games in Week 3 of 2026 season (app.com)
  • Costco Motor Oil Limits: When Repetition Looks Like a Crisis (jobbersworld.com)
  • Parents in Marlboro balk at bus unsafe school bus stops (news12.com)

Wall

  • Neptune High School Student Nominated For Heart Of A Giant Award (patch.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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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