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Ocean County Leader area weekly mass times

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 27, 2024

The following parishes in the Ocean County Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ocean County in week ending Apr. 20?

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Chris Smith Condemns UN Report on UNRWA as Whitewash

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 26, 2024

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) has strongly criticized the recently released report on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), describing it as "an absolute whitewash aimed at covering up the antisemitism, violence and hate that has poisoned the agency for decades." Smith, who is the Chair of the House Global Human Rights and International Organizations Subcommittee, has been a vocal opponent of UNRWA and has authored legislation to ban US funding for the agency.The report, officially known as the report of the Independent Review Group but widely referred to as the...

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Hong Kong Human Rights Defender Honored with Street Name in Washington DC

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 25, 2024

Legislation introduced by Reps. Chris Smith and Tom Suozzi aims to rename the address of the Hong Kong Economic Trade Office in Washington, DC as 1 Jimmy Lai Way in honor of the imprisoned Hong Kong human rights defender, Jimmy Lai."Jimmy Lai is a man of faith and conviction, someone who fervently believed that Hong Kong’s prosperity and vitality were built on the rights promised to its citizens," expressed Rep. Smith, who nominated Lai for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. He added, "For peacefully acting on this belief, he is arbitrarily detained."Rep. Suozzi emphasized the...

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Rep. Chris Smith Mourns the Passing of Rep. Donald Payne Jr.

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 24, 2024

Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) today issued a statement on the passing of Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. of Newark, expressing his condolences and honoring Payne's legacy.Smith described Payne as a dedicated public servant who followed in his father's footsteps, working tirelessly to improve the lives of New Jersey families. He highlighted Payne's compassion for those in need, stating, "Donald Payne Jr., like his father before him, was a dedicated public servant who worked to improve the lives of New Jersey families. He was a compassionate legislator who cared deeply for people...

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Smith, Suozzi Introduce Legislation to Combat Chinese Communist Party's Genocide of Uyghurs

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 24, 2024

Reps. Chris Smith and Tom Suozzi have introduced the Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act (UGASA) to address the ongoing genocide of Uyghurs by the Chinese Communist Party. Smith emphasized the importance of the legislation, stating, “This critical legislation will help address the horrific abuses we have seen directed at Uyghurs and other predominantly-Muslim Central Asian people by Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party—from forced labor to the forced harvesting of Uyghur organs.” Suozzi echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the need to expand sanctions...

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Two years after trail went cold, FBI renews search for Wall art teacher's stolen paintings

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 24, 2024

Two years after her paintings were stolen during an art show in Denver, Wall High School art teacher Jill Alexander finds renewed hope as the FBI renews its search for the missing artworks. The incident, which left Alexander devastated, has taken an unexpected turn with the intervention of U.S. Rep. Chris Smith.Reflecting on the emotional significance of the stolen paintings, Alexander shared, "It was uplifting for her when there wasn’t a whole lot to be uplifted about." She vividly recalled the moments leading up to the theft, including her hesitation and her husband's...

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Ocean County in week ending Apr. 20

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Smith calls on Azerbaijani government to provide Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu with immediate access to medical care

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 23, 2024

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Global Human Rights Subcommittee, and Co-Chairman of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, has urged the government of Azerbaijan to provide Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu with immediate access to medical care. Dr. Ibadoglu, an economist who has been unjustly imprisoned, was recently transferred from prison to house arrest.Smith emphasized the critical need for medical intervention, stating, “This heroic political prisoner suffers from a number of medical conditions, which have been greatly aggravated by the lack of...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ocean County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Apr. 20

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 22, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Ocean County in week ending Apr. 20?

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 21, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 21, 2024

These former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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Ocean County Leader area weekly mass times

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Ocean County Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Grant Paves The Way For Route 9 Traffic Relief

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 20, 2024

Mayor Peggy Sue Juliano announced the receipt of a $6,000,000 Congressional District Spending Grant for the completion of the Railroad Avenue Extension in Lacey Township. She expressed her gratitude to Congressman Chris Smith for securing the funds and emphasized the project's importance for alleviating traffic congestion on Route 9. Juliano credited several individuals for initiating discussions to address the traffic issues, including her late husband, former Mayor Nick Juliano, Committeeman Mark Dykoff, and Ocean County Commissioner Gary Quinn.Describing the project as...

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Concerns Mount Over Verizon’s Planned 5G Towers in Belmar; Smith Introduces Legislation to Empower Local Residents

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 19, 2024

Concerns are growing over Verizon's proposed installation of 20 30-foot towers along the boardwalk in Belmar, prompting Rep. Chris Smith to introduce legislation aimed at empowering local residents impacted by the proliferation of 5G towers. In a statement, Smith highlighted the importance of restoring the role of residents in decision-making processes regarding the advancement of 5G technology. Smith's bill, HR 8082, seeks to nullify FCC regulations that limit the input of local governments and communities in such projects.“My legislation will repeal these harmful...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ocean County in week ending Apr. 13?

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Republican Congressman Urges Japan PM to Address Child Abduction Issue Impacting US Families

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 17, 2024

A Republican congressman has personally delivered a letter to Japan’s prime minister urging action to address the issue of American children being abducted and held in Japan by parents without consent. In the letter, GOP Rep. Chris Smith emphasized the importance of reuniting these families, stating, "For the sake of the children who are suffering, and for the sake of U.S. and Japanese relations, I seek your public commitment to reunite these families."Smith highlighted the ongoing human rights crisis of child abduction to Japan, pointing out the lack of notable returns...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Ocean County in week ending Apr. 13?

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 16, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Smith Introduces Bill to Prevent Cobalt Mined by Child Exploitation in Congo from Entering US Market

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 16, 2024

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the House Global Human Rights Subcommittee, has introduced legislation aimed at preventing cobalt mined by child exploitation and forced labor in the Democratic Republic of Congo from entering the US market. The bill targets China's dominance in processing cobalt, which often involves child or forced labor in the DRC.Smith's bill, named the Stop China’s Exploitation of Congolese Children and Adult Forced Labor through Cobalt Mining Act, aims to investigate and block cobalt mined by forced labor from entering the US market. The legislation...

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US Congressman Urges Japanese Prime Minister to Return Abducted American Children

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 16, 2024

Rep. Chris Smith has penned a hand-delivered letter to Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, urging him to intervene and facilitate the return of over 500 American children who have been abducted to Japan. Smith's direct appeal comes in the wake of his address to the US Congress last week, where he highlighted the plight of these children and their left-behind parents.Smith's letter to Prime Minister Fumio emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "To date, more than 500 American children have been abducted to Japan by one of their respective parents and remain...