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JBJ Soul Kitchen opens pop-up at Toms River library

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 12, 2025

The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library has become the latest location for a JBJ Soul Kitchen Pop-Up.

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Which former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 15?

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 12, 2025

These former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 15.

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Ocean County begins beach replenishment funded by federal infrastructure bill

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 11, 2025

Beaches in Ocean County are undergoing a significant replenishment project starting Monday, with an estimated total cost of $73.5 million.

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Ocean County beach replenishment project begins; federally funded effort spans multiple towns

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 11, 2025

Beaches in Ocean County are undergoing a replenishment project starting Monday, with a total cost of $73.5 million.

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Which former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Feb. 14?

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 11, 2025

This former Ocean County Leader area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Feb. 14.

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Jersey Shore beach replenishment project starts after securing federal funds

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 10, 2025

A significant beach replenishment project along the Jersey Shore is set to commence on Monday, as announced by Congressman Chris Smith.

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Which former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 13?

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 10, 2025

This former Ocean County Leader area high school standout will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 13.

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Ocean County Leader Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry during 2024?

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 9, 2025

Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based in the Ocean County Leader publication area submitted three H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Ocean County in week ending Feb. 1

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 9, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Ocean County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 1, 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, Feb. 12?

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 9, 2025

These former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

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Ocean County Leader area weekly mass times

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 8, 2025

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

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

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 7, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Federal funds enable critical NJ coastline protection projects

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 7, 2025

Critical beach protection efforts along New Jersey's coastline are set to commence on February 10, following the allocation of federal funding. U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-Manchester) played a key role in securing $30.2 million from the...

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Rep. Smith criticizes South Africa's stance on Taiwan amid diplomatic tensions

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 6, 2025

Rep. Chris Smith, a Republican from New Jersey and chair of the House Foreign Affairs Africa subcommittee, has expressed concerns over South Africa's recent decision affecting Taiwan.

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Which former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 9?

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 6, 2025

These former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 9.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ocean County in week ending Feb. 1?

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 5, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Ocean County in week ending Feb. 1?

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 5, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Offshore wind project meetings canceled after Congressman raises concerns

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 5, 2025

A series of meetings related to an offshore wind project were canceled following U.S. Rep. Chris Smith's intervention.

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Trump administration cancels public hearings on Vineyard Mid-Atlantic project

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 4, 2025

The White House has informed Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) that the Trump Administration, through the Department of Interior, has canceled three public hearings for the Vineyard Mid-Atlantic project off New Jersey's coast.

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New Jersey cancels fourth offshore wind solicitation amid economic viability concerns

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 3, 2025

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has announced the cancellation of its fourth offshore wind solicitation.