Silhouettes of domestic violence victims lined the room at the Silent Witness Project Ceremony at Georgian Court University.

Ending the Silence

Ocean County Commissioner Virginia E. Haines and Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer joined community leaders, advocates, and survivors at the Silent Witness Project hosted by Providence House at Georgian Court University on Oct. 29. This powerful event honored the lives lost to domestic violence and raised awareness about the resources available to those in need.

Scare Away Stigma Trunk or Treat with the Ocean County Mental Health Board

Spooktacular Support for Mental Health!

The Ocean County Mental Health Awareness Committee hosted its 4th Annual Trunk or Treat on October 22, and it was a frightfully fun night! 

Ocean County Government recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Pretty in Pink, Handsome in Blue Day

Pretty in Pink, Handsome in Blue

Ocean County Government was glowing in pink and blue on October 15 for “Pretty in Pink and Handsome in Blue Day” in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Employees throughout the County departments showed their support in style, and the Board of Commissioners officially proclaimed October as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” in Ocean County during its Board meeting.

Ocean County Board of Commissioners celebrate facility upgrades with the Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools

Upgraded Spaces, Enhanced Learning

On October 6, Ocean County Commissioners Frank Sadeghi and Virginia E. Haines joined the Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the newly upgraded OCVTS Brick Center, located at 350 Chambers Bridge Road.

Ocean County Board of Commissioners celebrate facility upgrades with the Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools

Building Skills, Building Futures

On September 15, the Ocean County Commissioners Frank Sadeghi, Robert Arace and Jennifier Bacchione joined the Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) for two ribbon-cutting ceremonies that celebrated opportunity and growth for students across Ocean County.