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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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A Winter Wonderland Competition

Freehold Borough Recreation Commission and Freehold Beautiful, Inc will begin judging for the annual Holiday House Decorating Contest at 5:30 p.m. tonight.

A Winter Wonderland Competition
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Obituary: Joan Samanich, 81

Samanich was a school bus driver for Freehold Township Board of Education and a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church.

Obituary: Joan Samanich, 81
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Hudson Manor Accommodates Tenants with Updated Facilities.

The 163 unit senior citizen housing facility conveniently located in downtown borough, accommodates its tenants with transportation services and social programs, while continuously updating its facility.

Hudson Manor Accommodates Tenants with Updated Facilities.
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Obituary: Frank A. Conforti, 80

Conforti was an active family man and a Marine Corps veteran that served in the Korean War.

Obituary: Frank A. Conforti, 80
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Freehold Film Premiers in New York

After winning Best Micro-Budget Feature at the 2011 Toronto Film Festival, “Blue Collar Boys” will premiere at NewFilmmakers Film Festival in New York on Dec. 12, 2011.

Freehold Film Premiers in New York
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Santa Train Pulls into Freehold This Weekend

Santa substitutes his sleigh and elves for a freight train, PBA workers, and Conrail workers at Freehold’s annual Santa Train.

Santa Train Pulls into Freehold This Weekend
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Sanctuary Program Comes Back to Freehold

For the eighth year in a row, the Sanctuary Program will be providing breakfast and lunch during the winter months to those in need.

Sanctuary Program Comes Back to Freehold
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Freehold Borough Holiday House Tour

The Freehold Borough Historic Preservation Commission and Freehold Borough Arts Council invites you to view beautifully decorated homes and other historic buildings during their annual Holiday House Tour Saturday, Dec. 10.

Freehold Borough Holiday House Tour
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Wreaths Across America Comes to Freehold

Olive Branch Lodge #16 will be placing wreaths on the memorial crosses in the center of Freehold on Saturday, Dec. 10.

Wreaths Across America Comes to Freehold
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Mayor Wilson’s Last Council Meeting

Community members say “Thank You” to Mayor Mike Wilson for 26 years as mayor and even more years of public service.

Mayor Wilson’s Last Council Meeting
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Obituary: John M. Smith, 94

Smith was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a purchasing agent for Boonie Doon for 35 years.

Obituary: John M. Smith, 94
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Holiday Shopping with a Cause

The Vendor/Craft Fair at the Freehold Radisson will give shoppers a one stop shop for their holiday needs while also helping out New Jersey residents through the Hurricane Irene Relief Fund of New Jersey.

Holiday Shopping with a Cause