Halloween House opens in Freehold with a family-friendly spooky experience

PROPERTY, NJ – Halloween House Freehold has officially opened its doors at Freehold Raceway Mall, offering visitors the opportunity to explore an array of themed rooms designed to celebrate the Halloween season in a fun and accessible way.

Located at 3710 US Route 9, this attraction focuses on providing an enjoyable experience without the traditional scares often associated with Halloween events. “We wanted to create a space where everyone could enjoy the magic of Halloween without the horror and gore that many haunted houses are based on,” said Michael Dessart, general manager of Halloween House Freehold.

The attraction features many unique rooms, each with its own distinct Halloween theme. Highlights include the Spider Web Tunnel of Light, the Beetlejuice Illusion Room, and the Glow in the Dark Room. Visitors can also enjoy interactive features such as virtual reality and Halloween-themed trivia.

Ticket prices are lower than many other Halloween attractions in the area to make it affordable for families. Flexible ticketing options are available, allowing guests to visit the property at any time during opening hours, without a specific entry time.

Halloween House Freehold offers guests of all ages the opportunity to enjoy the Halloween season without the elements of fear often found at other seasonal attractions.

EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a murder suspect Tuesday and discovered 77 smuggled migrants during a raid on two stash houses in El Paso, authorities said.

The El Paso Sectoral Anti-Smuggling Unit, along with Homeland Security Investigations and local law enforcement, executed a search warrant at a property on Overland Avenue, where they found 72 migrants living in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions. Some migrants were discovered in a shed with limited airflow and piles of garbage.

Officials said two people at the scene were identified as caregivers and will face people smuggling charges. Investigators also located a second stash house on Val Verde Street, where five additional migrants were found.

Of the 77 migrants coming from Mexico, Honduras, Ecuador, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic, one person from the Dominican Republic was identified as wanted for murder in the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) database.

According to authorities, the migrants were processed under Title 8 removal and were listed in good condition. Since the beginning of fiscal year 2024, El Paso agents have discovered more than 270 stash houses and detained 2,663 migrants.

“The El Paso community provides an important partnership that helps us protect our city,” said A. Scott Good, El Paso Sector Chief Patrol Agent.

HOLMDEL, NJ — Everett Road in Holmdel Township is closed in both directions due to a downed tree and downed power lines, the Holmdel Township Police Department announced Monday.

The closure extends from Red Hill Road to American Way and no through traffic is allowed until further notice. Police are advising drivers to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

According to the department, utilities have been notified and are working to resolve the issue. No estimated reopening time has been provided.

“Update information will be provided once the road reopens,” police said.

Drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time as diversions may cause delays.