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KIERA CIRKOVIC, 22, of Jackson Twp., NJ, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. She was born in Palm Coast, FL and has resided in Jackson Twp for 4 years. Kiera was a lifetime Lion at Imagine School where she was inducted in the National Honor Society. She played soccer and the violin, joined student government and played on the varsity lacrosse team. Kiera graduated from F.P.C High School, Palm Coast, FL. She graduated Magna cum laude with her degree in Business and Marketing from Mercy University, Dobbs Ferry, NY.

Halloween season has arrived, and families across Ocean County are preparing for a weekend full of costumes, candy, haunted attractions, and festive fall fun. Ocean County Tourism has released its annual reminder for residents to check local municipal trick-or-treat schedules and prepare for a safe and enjoyable Halloween celebration.

New Jersey is shaping up for a picture-perfect Halloween weekend, with pleasant fall temperatures, dry conditions, and comfortable weather for trick-or-treaters across the Garden State. Forecasts indicate no significant weather concerns through Halloween, making it an excellent weekend for costume parades, outdoor events, haunted attractions, and neighborhood candy hunts.