Federal funds secured for Jersey Shore beach replenishment
Critical beach replenishment efforts are set to commence for towns along the Jersey Shore in the Fourth Congressional District. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a contract for this project to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, as announced by Representative Chris Smith (R-Manchester).
Lufthansa fined $4 million over antisemitic discrimination incident
Rep. Chris Smith, Co-Chair of the House Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, announced a $4 million fine imposed on Lufthansa for discriminating against Jewish passengers. The incident occurred in May 2022 when 128 Orthodox Jewish community members were denied boarding on a connecting flight in Germany due to the actions of some passengers. Many of those affected did not know each other and were traveling separately.
- 1 gas station in cities throughout Ocean County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 5
- Which former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?
- Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Ocean County in week ending Oct. 5?
- Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ocean County in week ending Oct. 5?
- Lawmakers urge compliance with federal law on congressional health plan subsidies
Sea Girt rally opposes offshore wind turbines amid safety concerns
Nearly 500 individuals gathered in Sea Girt on Sunday to protest against the proposed installation of wind turbines off the Jersey Shore. The protest coincided with Governor Phil Murphy's visit to the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt for an annual military review. Protest organizers, aware of Murphy's presence, aimed to make their opposition visible, though he did not address the crowd.
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Ocean County assists seniors with Medicare choices during open enrollment
Ocean County is providing assistance to seniors in choosing Medicare options as open enrollment approaches. Barbara Jo Crea, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners and liaison to the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, highlighted the confusion caused by excessive information and misinformation surrounding Medicare plans. "There is so much information and also misinformation out there when it comes to signing up for a Medicare plan that it often creates more confusion than help for our seniors," she stated.
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Residents rally against offshore wind projects in New Jersey
On Sunday morning, approximately 500 residents from Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township, and Howell gathered to protest offshore wind projects and power cables planned to run through their towns. The rally was organized by the nonprofit group Stop The High-Risk Power Cables to raise awareness about the potential impact of these transmission lines on local communities and to draw the attention of Governor Phil Murphy.
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Representative calls for US sanctions against Sudanese leaders after UN meeting
In response to the recent meeting between Sudanese warlord Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, Representative Chris Smith has urged the Biden-Harris Administration to impose sanctions on the leaders of both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Smith, a Republican from New Jersey, is calling for these measures due to what he describes as "gross violations of internationally recognized human rights."
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Rep. Chris Smith calls for continued support for Israel against Hamas
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Co-Chair of the Israel Allies Caucus, released a statement marking the anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Ocean County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 28
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted 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 Oct. 7?
These former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.
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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Ocean County in week ending Sept. 28
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Spring Lake residents oppose Verizon's plan for 5G towers along shoreline
As Verizon proceeds with its 5G upgrades along the Jersey Shore, Spring Lake residents are expressing strong opposition to the company's plans to install 5G towers along Ocean Avenue. Laura Demeo, a long-time resident of Spring Lake, voiced her concerns about Verizon's influence in the town. "Verizon is a big company. They have a lot of money, a lot of power. I feel like they are bullying their way into our town," she stated.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ocean County in week ending Sept. 28?
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Legislation introduced by US lawmakers aims to halt funding for Brazilian anti-free-speech initiatives
On the heels of a recent report documenting Biden-Harris Administration support for censorship in Brazil, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the House Global Human Rights Subcommittee, has introduced legislation to stop U.S. taxpayer funds from flowing to progressive non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that are promoting Brazil’s escalating crackdown on free speech.