The Veterans Affairs clinic in Toms River is set to open its doors on Tuesday, marking a significant development for the local veteran community. The facility is expected to be named after Lt. Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell, a decorated World War II hero from Toms River who played a crucial role during the D-Day invasion.
With the General Election approaching on November 5, Ocean County officials are informing voters of multiple options for casting their ballots. Gary Quinn, Deputy Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, emphasized the convenience offered by early voting and vote by mail alongside traditional in-person voting on Election Day.
Ocean County is nearing the start of construction on a new park in Manchester Township, following the approval of a permit from the Pinelands Commission. Ocean County Commissioner Virginia E. Haines announced, "I am pleased to announce that on Friday, Oct. 11 we received word that the Pinelands Commission unanimously approved our permit for the construction of our County Park in Manchester Township." This approval marks significant progress toward developing a regional park for residents and visitors.
In response to the reported murder of Azerbaijani dissident Vidadi Isgandarli in France, Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) has called on the Biden-Harris Administration to enhance protection for Azerbaijanis residing in the United States. Isgandarli, a vocal critic of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, was found brutally beaten and stabbed to death at his home.
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Ocean County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Rep. Chris Smith, a long-serving advocate for veterans, has introduced legislation to name a new clinic in Toms River after Second Lieutenant Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell, Jr., a World War II hero and longtime resident of the area. The bill, known as HR 9997, is cosponsored by Reps. Donald Norcross, Jeff Van Drew, and Andy Kim.
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).
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
In a recent letter addressed to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), more than two dozen Members of Congress have raised concerns about the agency's compliance with federal law regarding congressional health plans and abortion coverage. The group, led by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO), and Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), claims that OPM is violating the Smith Amendment, which prohibits these plans from subsidizing elective abortions.