Ocean County Leader

U.S. Representative Chris Smith, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and author of the Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act, has addressed the recent election in Belarus, labeling it fraudulent.

Lawmakers question Kennedy Center over ties with National Ballet of China

Representatives Chris Smith of New Jersey and John Moolenaar of Michigan have reached out to the Kennedy Center with concerns about upcoming performances by the National Ballet of China (NBC).

Ocean County holds final workshop on hazard mitigation plan update

The Ocean County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Management is set to hold its final public workshop on updating the County's Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Ocean County sets new funding priorities for addressing homelessness

Following a series of discussions, the Ocean County Homelessness Trust Fund Task Force has outlined its funding priorities for 2025.

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Which former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 30?

This former Ocean County Leader area high school standout will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 30.

1 gas station in cities throughout Ocean County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Jan. 18

By Ocean County Leader | Jan 26, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 18, 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 on Wednesday, Jan. 29?

By Ocean County Leader | Jan 26, 2025

These former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

Ocean County Leader area weekly mass times

By Ocean County Leader | Jan 25, 2025

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ocean County in week ending Jan. 18?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Trump reinstates Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance Policy

Rep. Chris Smith has expressed support for President Donald Trump's recent executive order to reinstate the Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance (PLGHA) Policy.

Chris Smith addresses March for Life 2025 with hopeful outlook

Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey addressed attendees at the March for Life 2025, expressing optimism about the future of the pro-life movement.

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Which former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 27?

These former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 27.

Chris Smith praises Trump's pardon of pro-life activists targeted by Biden administration

By Ocean County Leader | Jan 23, 2025

In a recent statement, Representative Chris Smith expressed gratitude to former President Donald Trump for pardoning pro-life activists who were previously imprisoned under the Biden Administration.

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Which former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 26?

By Ocean County Leader | Jan 23, 2025

This former Ocean County Leader area high school standout will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 26.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Ocean County in week ending Jan. 18?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Ocean County in week ending Jan. 18

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Congressional leaders urge Trump to reinstate pro-life policies

More than 140 members of Congress have called on President Trump to reinstate and expand pro-life policies at the start of his new administration.

House passes Laken Riley Act; awaits presidential approval

With the support of Representative Chris Smith, the House of Representatives has passed the Laken Riley Act (S. 5).

New Jersey officials propose firefighter and EMS training program amid workforce shortages