The celebration continued on July 4 as Commissioners Bacchione and Arace participated in the Ringing from Sea to Shining Sea ceremony on the lawn of the historic Ocean County Courthouse.

Celebrating America’s Independence

Ocean County celebrated Independence Day with two patriotic events hosted by Ocean County Parks and Recreation, bringing residents together to honor our nation’s history.

Ocean County Fire Academy Graduates from June 2026 class

Rising to Serve

After completing the rigorous training required to serve their communities, 30 recruits received their respective volunteer fire company badge during graduation ceremonies on June 30 at Lacey High School.

Ocean County’s 49th Annual Senior Citizens Art Exhibit, recently held at Ocean County College, Toms River, featured the county’s best and brightest artists in a host of mediums from oil painting to photography.

Artistry in Bloom

Ocean County’s 49th Annual Senior Citizens Art Exhibit, recently held at Ocean County College, Toms River, featured the county’s best and brightest artists in a host of mediums from oil painting to photography.

Ocean County Police Academy Basic Police Recruit Class No. 125 was recognized on June 26 during a graduation ceremony at the RWJBarnabas Health Arena, following the successful completion of five months of intensive training under the guidance of Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy.

Congratulations Class 125

Ocean County Police Academy Basic Police Recruit Class No. 125 was recognized on June 26 during a graduation ceremony at the RWJBarnabas Health Arena, following the successful completion of five months of intensive training under the guidance of Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy.

Ocean County officially launched New Jersey's first county-level Multisector Plan for Aging on June 23, marking an important milestone in supporting older adults, individuals with disabilities, caregivers and families throughout our community.

A Community Vision for Aging Well

Ocean County officially launched New Jersey’s first county-level Multisector Plan for Aging on June 23, marking an important milestone in supporting older adults, individuals with disabilities, caregivers and families throughout our community.