From Recruits to Officers: Honoring Class 123
Ocean County Police Academy Basic Police Recruit Class No. 123 was recognized on March 3 during a graduation ceremony at the RWJBarnabas Health Arena at Toms River High School North, following the successful completion of five months of intensive training under the guidance of Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy.
A Taste of Success: Chef’s Night Out 2026
More than 50 local restaurants and vendors came together on March 2 at the RWJBarnabas Health Arena for the Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools’ Chef’s Night Out, an evening celebrating culinary talent, community partnership and workforce development.
Rising to Serve
After completing the rigorous training required to serve their communities, 25 recruits received their respective volunteer fire company badge during graduation ceremonies on February 9 at Lacey High School.
New Leadership at the Ocean County Clerk’s Office
The Ocean County Clerk’s Office marked a new beginning on Jan. 8 as its leadership team was officially sworn in during a ceremony at the Ocean County Administration Building, Toms River.
Ocean County Kicks Off 2026
Ocean County leadership came together on Jan. 7 for the 2026 Organization Meeting of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners at the Ocean County Administration Building.




