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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.

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Army Corps addresses urgent shoaling issue at Manasquan Inlet

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 12, 2024

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' 56-foot split-hull hopper dredge Murden will remain at the Manasquan Inlet to address the sand accumulation on the Point Pleasant Beach side. Stephen Rochette, spokesperson for the Army Corps’ Philadelphia District, stated that dredging operations are expected to resume this weekend, depending on sea conditions, and will continue for one to two weeks. The region was impacted by Tropical Storm Debby on Friday, which brought gusty winds and strong seas.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Ocean County in week ending Aug. 3

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 11, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Ocean County Leader area weekly mass times

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 10, 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 Aug. 3?

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Student body in Ocean County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 8, 2024

Enrollment data for the 20 universities in Ocean County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Brookdale Community College develops adult autism program starting in 2025

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 8, 2024

By Rebecca Heath | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Rep. Chris Smith addresses shortcomings in child abduction prevention act on its 10th anniversary

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 8, 2024

Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) issued a statement today marking the 10th anniversary of the enactment of the Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ocean County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 7, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Ocean County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 3

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 7, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Work begins on removing large sandbar from Manasquan Inlet

By Ocean County Leader | Aug 7, 2024

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commenced operations on Tuesday to remove a significant accumulation of sand on the southern shore of the Manasquan Inlet, which has raised concerns among local officials.