Ocean County honored the memory of those heroes who have fallen in the line of duty and recognized all those who put themselves at risk in the fight against crime, violence and terrorism during the 35th annual Ocean County Law Enforcement Memorial Day Observance on May 15, at the Police Memorial at Ocean County Park, Lakewood.

Remembering the Fallen, Honoring the Service

Ocean County honored the memory of those heroes who have fallen in the line of duty and recognized all those who put themselves at risk in the fight against crime, violence and terrorism during the 35th annual Ocean County Law Enforcement Memorial Day Observance on May 15, at the Police Memorial at Ocean County Park, Lakewood.

2026 Salute to Ocean County Ceremony

A Celebration of Culture, Creativity & Community

The Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission, in conjunction with Ocean County College, presented the annual Salute to Ocean County: A Celebration of Arts and Heritage at the College on May 14.

Community Advocate Awardees and the winners of the Creative Expression and 'What A Difference A Friend Makes' Contests are honored at the annual Celebrating Wellness event.

Celebrating Wellness

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Ocean County Commissioner Sam Ellenbogen joined with the Ocean County Mental Health Awareness Committee in “Celebrating Wellness,” at the Ocean County Library’s Toms River Branch on May 6.

Ocean County Police Academy Basic Police Recruit Class No. 124 was recognized on May 8 during a graduation ceremony at the Georgian Court College, following the successful completion of five months of intensive training under the guidance of Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy.

Class 124: Ready to Serve

Ocean County Police Academy Basic Police Recruit Class No. 124 was recognized on May 8 during a graduation ceremony at the Georgian Court College, following the successful completion of five months of intensive training under the guidance of Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy.

Four fourth graders from Ocean County schools were recognized by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, and the Ocean County Deputy Clerk for their winning entries in the annual “My County Poster Contest.”

Celebrating “My County” Poster Contest Winners

Four fourth graders from Ocean County schools were recognized by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, and the Ocean County Deputy Clerk for their winning entries in the annual “My County Poster Contest.”