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.
Joining the Ocean County Board of Commissioners
In a low key swearing in at the Ocean County Administration Building, Toms River, Ocean County’s newest Commissioners Sam Ellenbogen and Ray Gormley were administered the oath of office Jan. 2 signaling the beginning of their first three-year term on the Board.
Decades of Dedication: Honoring Commissioners Kelly & Haines
On December 17, 2025, Ocean County bid farewell to two pillars of public service—Commissioners John P. “Jack” Kelly and Virginia “Ginny” E. Haines—during their final Board of Commissioners meeting.