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  • Freehold, NJ

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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Former Freehold Resident Dies at 62

A memorial service for Elizabeth May Eckner will be held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home on Sunday, March 10.

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Former Freehold Resident Dies at 62
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Neptune Man Admits Courthouse Bomb Threat

A Monmouth County man admitted he was responsible for calling in a bomb threat to the Monmouth County Courthouse in October.

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Neptune Man Admits Courthouse Bomb Threat
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Power Outages Being Reported in Freehold

Winds tonight are expected to reach 45 MPH tonight. JCP&L warns that severe weather could cause outages to last 24-hours or longer.

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Power Outages Being Reported in Freehold
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Freehold Borough BOE Adopts Tentative Budget

Tentative budget proposes a net tax levy increase of 3.67-percent, which allows Borough Schools to hire a fourth grade teacher and purchase computers.

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Freehold Borough BOE Adopts Tentative Budget
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