Ocean County Commissioners attend Chef's Night Out 2026. An event featuring over 50 local restaurants and vendors to benefit the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education

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.

recruit graduation ceremony

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.

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners with the Ocean County Clerks

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.

The 2026 Ocean County Board of Commissioners

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.

Swearing in of Commissioners Sam Ellenbogen and Ray Gormley

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.