Celebrating America’s History
Now in its third year, Ocean County’s celebration of the Countdown to the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution continued on Nov. 8, in Historic Courtroom 1 of the 1850 Ocean County Courthouse.
Dedicating History
In the Old Methodist Church Cemetery located on the corner of Washington Street and Hooper Avenue in Toms River, stands a new Patriot Burials plaque dedicated to the American Revolution Patriots buried in the cemetery.
Honoring Our Veterans
The Ocean County Board of Commissioners joined with the Ocean County Veterans Services Bureau to recognize the contributions of all veterans, especially those that joined the Ocean County government staff following their time in the service.
Coloring Contest a Halloween Treat
More than 300 elementary school pupils across Ocean County participated in the 2023 Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs Halloween Safety Coloring Contest displaying their artistic talents while raising awareness to be safe while enjoying Halloween activities.
Serving Our Veterans
With Ocean County being home to the largest population of veterans in New Jersey, Manchester Township will be the new site of the Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau’s satellite office. The Ocean County Board of Commissioners, Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau staff, Manchester Township Officials and local veterans celebrated the opening of the new office at the Manchester EMT Station, located at 82 Lacey Road in Whiting, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 17.