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Alli Mechanic is a Monmouth County native. She graduated from Colts Neck High School and went on to pursue journalism at Rowan University in Glassboro New Jersey. 

In addition to her Journalism major, Alli minored in Political Science and picked up concentrations in Online and Broadcast Journalism. Besides her classes, Alli was a DJ and Co-Host for Rowan Radio WGLS-FM, an admissions ambassador and held two NBC internships.   

Graduating in May 2011, Alli started freelancing and Guest Editing for Monmouth County Patch sites until she was named the Local Editor of Freehold in July of 2012.

When not working, Alli enjoys snowboarding and spending time at the beach. 

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Five Things for Jan. 31

A list of five things you should know for Tuesday, Jan. 31.

Five Things for Jan. 31
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Salvaged Mural Pieces Now on Display

Friday night was the grand opening of the saved Borough mural pieces exhibition at the Red Horse Gallery in the Freehold Raceway Mall.

Salvaged Mural Pieces Now on Display
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Obituary: Marcia Tatelbaum, 58

Marcia Tatelbaum, of Freehold Township died over the weekend at the CentraState Medical Center.

Obituary: Marcia Tatelbaum, 58
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Obituary: Yvonne Kelsey Cook, 74

Yvonne Kelsey Cook, long time resident of Freehold and an original St. Rose of Lima school board member.

Obituary: Yvonne Kelsey Cook, 74
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Five Things for Jan. 27

A list of five things you should know about Friday, Jan. 27

Five Things for Jan. 27
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Local Author Spans Genres with Fourth Novel

Freehold Township resident and Deputy Mayor, David Salkin recently released his fourth novel titled “Forever Hungry” as an ebook on amazon.com.

Local Author Spans Genres with Fourth Novel
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Five Things for Jan. 26

A list of five things you should know for Thursday, Jan. 26.

Five Things for Jan. 26
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Freehold School Board Elections Move to November

Both the Freehold Borough and Freehold Township education boards agreed to the annual budget vote and move their school board elections to November.

Freehold School Board Elections Move to November
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Five Things for Jan. 25

A list of five things you should know for Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Five Things for Jan. 25
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Winterfest Coming to Park Ave Complex

Enjoy entertainment, a pasta dinner, and a chance to win basket prizes, this Saturday at the FIS PTO Winterfest.

Winterfest Coming to Park Ave Complex
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Obituary: John Wayne “Duke” DuBois, 67

Dubois served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign War Post and U.S. Submarine Veterans.

Obituary: John Wayne “Duke”  DuBois, 67
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FBEF Awards Grants to Borough Teachers

Seven grants were awarded to Freehold Borough Teachers from the Freehold Borough Education Foundation at last night’s Borough Board of Education meeting.

FBEF Awards Grants to Borough Teachers