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News from October 2024

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Legislation proposes naming Toms River clinic after WWII hero Bud Lomell

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 18, 2024

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.

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Federal funds secured for Jersey Shore beach replenishment

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 17, 2024

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).

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ocean County in week ending Oct. 12?

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 16, 2024

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.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ocean County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 12

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 16, 2024

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.

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Lufthansa fined $4 million over antisemitic discrimination incident

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 15, 2024

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.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ocean County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 5

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 13, 2024

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.

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Which former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 13, 2024

These former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.

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Ocean County Leader area weekly mass times

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 12, 2024

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Ocean County in week ending Oct. 5?

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 11, 2024

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.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Ocean County in week ending Oct. 5

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 9, 2024

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.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ocean County in week ending Oct. 5?

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 9, 2024

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.

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Lawmakers urge compliance with federal law on congressional health plan subsidies

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 9, 2024

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.

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Sea Girt rally opposes offshore wind turbines amid safety concerns

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 8, 2024

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

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 8, 2024

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

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 7, 2024

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

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 7, 2024

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

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 7, 2024

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

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 6, 2024

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?

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 6, 2024

These former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

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Ocean County Leader area weekly mass times

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 5, 2024

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