Blog Category - Ocean County News

In The Wake of Southern Hurricanes, Freeholder Director Vicari Says Don't Get Soaked Buying a Flooded Car

Posted by Michael Favor III on Oct 9, 2017

Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari is warning residents searching for a used car or truck to be extra...Read More

Gubernatorial Position Statements Available on County Clerk's Website

Posted by Michael Favor III on Sep 13, 2017

OCEAN COUNTY Clerk Scott M. Colabella announced that the position statements of candidates running for New...Read More

Ocean County is Prepared for Hurricanes and Storms

Posted by Michael Favor III on Sep 10, 2017

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders gave assurances to the public on Wednesday that county...Read More

Ocean County Remembers Sept. 11 With Wreath Laying

Posted by Michael Favor III on Sep 9, 2017

Ocean County officials will mark the 16th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001 by laying...Read More

County Maintains Highest Possible AAA Bond Rating for 2017

Posted by Michael Favor III on Aug 23, 2017

FREEHOLDERS ANNOUNCE THAT OCEAN COUNTY HAS ONCE AGAIN MAINTAINED ITS HIGHEST POSSIBLE AAA BOND RATINGTHANKS...Read More

Rain or Shine, There is Plenty To See, Do and Enjoy in Ocean County

Posted by Michael Favor III on Aug 9, 2017

OCEAN COUNTY offers an array of intriguing and exciting indoor activities that make it easy to continue a...Read More

Ocean County Officials Assure Continued Water Quality Monitoring at Public Beaches

Posted by Michael Favor III on Jul 28, 2017

Ocean County officials reassured visitors and residents this week that water quality...Read More

This July 4th Leave the Fireworks to the Professionals

Posted by Michael Favor III on Jun 21, 2017

As Ocean County's communities prepare for the traditional Fourth of July celebrations, fireworks are once...Read More

OLDER ADULTS CAN "BEAT THE HEAT" WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM THE OCEAN COUNTY OFFICE OF SENIOR SERVICES

Posted by Michael Favor III on Jun 16, 2017

WHEN THE MERCURY rises and the dog days of summer return, Ocean County's senior citizens can find relief with a phone call to the county Office of Senior Services....Read More

Ocean County Reimburses $9.3 Million to Towns in Sandy Cleanup Shared Services Agreement

Posted by Michael Favor III on Jun 11, 2017

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders will be distributing more than $9.3 million to the 17 municipalities that participated in the county's debris removal program following Superstorm Sandy in October 2012....Read More

Ocean County Schedules Free Document Shredding Days

Posted by Michael Favor III on Apr 3, 2017

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is offering residents 22 different opportunities to get rid of their residential documents in a secure and safe way....Read More

Ocean County Sees Increase in Tourism Dollars

Posted by Michael Favor III on Mar 18, 2017

Ocean County saw its tourism dollars grow another 3 percent in 2016 bringing the amount tourism injects into the local economy to $4.68 billion....Read More

Move Clocks Ahead One Hour March 12; Daylight Saving Time Begins

Posted by Michael Favor III on Mar 11, 2017

IT'S A PRACTICE that has been around in some form for 100 years, and by simply moving your clock ahead one hour on March 12 you will have more daylight and can conserve on energy....Read More

Warm Winter Days Perfect for Exploring Ocean County

Posted by Michael Favor III on Mar 4, 2017

WITH temperatures hovering in the mid-60s and low 70s in the last days of February, Ocean County officials...Read More

Ocean County Unveils 2017 Budget

Posted by Michael Favor III on Feb 27, 2017

Noting a modest increase in property values and a small decrease in the county's property tax rate, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders unveiled its 2017 County budget on Feb. 22....Read More