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News from August 2024

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ocean County in week ending Aug. 24?

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 31, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Residents rally against offshore wind project at Jersey Shore

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 28, 2024

The threat that Middletown and the entire Bayshore area faced with offshore wind projects last year has now moved further down the shore, and there is an army of citizens pushing back.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Ocean County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, 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 Aug. 26?

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 25, 2024

These former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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Ocean County Leader area weekly mass times

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 24, 2024

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

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Ocean County in week ending Aug. 17

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ocean County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ocean County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 17

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 22, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Dredging begins at Manasquan Inlet amid vessel safety concerns

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 22, 2024

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has commenced dredging operations at the Manasquan Inlet to address significant sand accumulation along the jetty. The two-mile-long manmade channel, located within Point Pleasant Borough, connects the Manasquan River and Barnegat Bay and became navigable in 1926.

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Opponents criticize ocean wind plan citing safety concerns and lack of transparency

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 22, 2024

On Monday, Aug. 19, Stop The High-Risk Power Cables, a citizen group concerned about plans to run what they call “high risk” power cables through Sea Girt, Manasquan, and Wall Township, held a community meeting before a large online Zoom audience.

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Rep. Chris Smith issues statement on passing of Rep. Bill Pascrell

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 21, 2024

Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester), the Dean of the New Jersey Congressional Delegation, today issued a statement on the passing of Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. of Paterson.

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Rep. Chris Smith advocates increased federal funds for senior nutrition programs

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 21, 2024

In a letter to House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) strongly advocated for robust federal funding for programs that provide critical nutritional services for seniors, including Meals on Wheels of Ocean and Monmouth Counties and other community-based initiatives that deliver hot meals to seniors in need.

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Residents express concerns over transmission cable impacts at virtual community meeting

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 19, 2024

At a virtual community education meeting today in Manasquan, Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) and a host of experts and public officials informed local residents about the dangers of high-powered transmission cables that are slated to make landfall in Sea Girt and continue through Manasquan, Wall, and Howell as part of the planned Atlantic Shores South offshore wind project.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ocean County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 10

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 19, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Financial concerns arise over New Jersey's proposed offshore wind projects

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 18, 2024

At a recent field hearing in Brigantine, Congressmen Jeff Van Drew (D-2) and Chris Smith (D4) led a discussion on the implications of the proposed offshore wind programs. They were joined by PA Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) and a panel of experts to provide their viewpoints to New Jersey residents about the potential impact of these initiatives. This article, part of the TAPinto Gold Coast offshore wind energy series, focuses on the possible financial effects offshore wind energy may have on households and businesses statewide.

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Ocean County Leader area weekly mass times

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 17, 2024

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

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Ocean County in week ending Aug. 10

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 17, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Sand removal operations continue at Manasquan Inlet

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 15, 2024

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' dredge boat Murden has removed approximately 20,000 cubic yards of sand from the Manasquan Inlet to address a hazardous shoal that formed this summer.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ocean County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 15, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Ocean County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 15, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.