Embracing the Light of Hanukkah

Calling it a rededication, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners joined with County residents, local officials and friends from the Jewish Community to celebrate the Festival of Lights during Ocean County’s annual Menorah Lighting celebration held Dec. 26 at the Ocean County Administration Building, Hooper Avenue, Toms River.

Honor ★ Integrity ★ Service

Calling it the future of law enforcement in Ocean County, members of the Board of Commissioners joined with Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, Little Egg Harbor Township officials and a host of representatives from law enforcement throughout Ocean County to recognize the county’s newest law enforcement training center.

Sneak Peek

Ocean County Commissioner Virginia E. Haines, chairwoman of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation, joined with parks’ staff and their family members to get a preview of this year’s Lighting Up Nature event at Jakes Branch County Park, 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood.

Remember, Honor and Teach

Home to more than 30,000 veterans, Ocean County welcomed the Wreaths Across America (WAA) organization as it made a stop in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey during its annual pilgrimage from Harrington, Maine to Arlington National Ceremony.

Making Spirits Bright

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners ushered in the holiday season at the annual Ocean County Christmas Tree lighting on Dec. 4.