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Rep. Chris Smith criticizes New York v. Trump verdict as politically motivated

By Ocean County Leader | May 30, 2024

Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) issued a statement today regarding the New York v. Trump verdict.

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Matthew Potok, former Jackson Memorial High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Ocean County Leader | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Vanderbilt Commodores.

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Carmine Petosa, former Jackson Memorial High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Ocean County Leader | May 30, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 31.

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Cam Leiter, former Central Regional High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Ocean County Leader | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number one seed.

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Smith urges robust action plan following record funding boost for lyme disease program

By Ocean County Leader | May 28, 2024

After successfully advocating for record funding of the LymeX Innovation Accelerator Program, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the Congressional Lyme Disease Caucus, has requested a meeting with the top official overseeing the federal initiative to ensure an aggressive action plan is implemented to advance critical diagnostics and treatments for Lyme disease patients.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ocean County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 25

By Ocean County Leader | May 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ocean County in week ending May 25?

By Ocean County Leader | May 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Chris Smith honors local students headed to US Service Academies

By Ocean County Leader | May 22, 2024

At a ceremony at RWJBarnabas Health Community Medical Center in Toms River, Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) recognized and honored eight students from the Fourth Congressional District whom he nominated to join the Class of 2028 at the US military service academies.

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Rep. Chris Smith honors local students joining military academies

By Ocean County Leader | May 22, 2024

Two students from Forked River were honored as part of a larger group of local students who will soon be joining the Class of 2028 at the U.S. military service academies.

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Rep. Chris Smith honors local students heading to U.S. service academies

By Ocean County Leader | May 22, 2024

At a ceremony at RWJBarnabas Health Community Medical Center in Toms River, Rep. Chris Smith (R-4) recognized and honored eight students from the Fourth Congressional District whom he nominated to join the Class of 2028 at the US military service academies.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ocean County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 18

By Ocean County Leader | May 21, 2024

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

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Smith highlights importance of Taiwan's democracy amidst legislative debates

By Ocean County Leader | May 21, 2024

US Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China and senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement regarding ongoing debates in Taiwan’s legislature:

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Rep. Chris Smith updates on anti-human trafficking legislation at Monmouth symposium

By Ocean County Leader | May 20, 2024

At the Public Safety Center in Freehold, Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester), Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden, Prosecutor Raymond Santiago and a host of experts in the fight against human trafficking convened for a panel discussion. The aim was to inform law enforcement officers and community advocates about one of the largest criminal enterprises globally.

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Chairman Smith Congratulates Taiwan's New Leadership Amid Challenges

By Ocean County Leader | May 20, 2024

US Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has issued a statement congratulating Taiwan's newly inaugurated president and vice president.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Ocean County in week ending May 18

By Ocean County Leader | May 20, 2024

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

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

By Ocean County Leader | May 19, 2024

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

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Ocean County Leader area weekly mass times

By Ocean County Leader | May 18, 2024

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

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5.7% of citizens unemployed in Ocean County in 2021

By Ocean County Leader | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Ocean County hit 5.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ocean County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 11

By Ocean County Leader | May 17, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Congressional hearing scrutinizes UN's review of UNRWA

By Ocean County Leader | May 17, 2024

In a congressional hearing chaired by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) today, experts scrutinized the UN’s purportedly independent review of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNWRA), suggesting that the report's findings were predetermined to reassure donors. The document, officially known as the report of the Independent Review Group, is commonly referred to as the Colonna report after its primary author, former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna.