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Ocean County plans third public workshop on hazard mitigation update

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 23, 2024

The Ocean County Sheriff's Office, Office of Emergency Management, is inviting public participation in a workshop on the Hazard Mitigation Plan. This third public workshop aims to enhance understanding of hazard mitigation grant opportunities.

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Ocean County approves new plan ensuring winter shelter for homeless

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 22, 2024

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved the Code Blue Plan to ensure warming centers are available for the homeless during winter. The plan outlines protocols for Code Blue Alerts and details services available during activation. It encourages communication among all involved parties to address the needs of at-risk individuals during extreme weather.

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Toms River VA Clinic may soon honor WWII hero Lt. Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 22, 2024

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.

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Voting options expand ahead of general election in Ocean County

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 22, 2024

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.

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Ocean County advances plans for new regional park in Manchester Township

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 21, 2024

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.

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Smith urges US protection for Azerbaijanis after dissident's murder

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 21, 2024

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.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Ocean County in week ending Oct. 12?

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 20, 2024

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.

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Which former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21?

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 20, 2024

These former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21.

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Ocean County Leader area weekly mass times

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 19, 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 Oct. 12

By Ocean County Leader | Oct 18, 2024

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.

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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.