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County Clerk's Office To Hold Special Primary Voting Hours On Saturday

Residents who can't make it to the polls on Tuesday for the June primary can vote from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Ocean County Administrator Carl W. Block Hospitalized With Heart Problems

Former longtime Stafford Township mayor may have to have coronary bypass surgery.

No Drones Allowed In Long Beach Township

Board of Commissioners adopts ordinance that bans the devices all year long.

New Community Center Work Should Start Next Month

Demolition at the site on East Bay Avenue for the FEMA funded center should begin after Township Council approves bid at the next meeting.

Silly Season Surfaces At Stafford Council Meeting

Comment during public portion leads to spat over healthcare benefits.

Longtime Foe Of Spodofora Files Suit Against Mayor A Month Before Primary

Navy veteran who exposed mayor's 'stolen valor' claims says his job is in danger over what he calls Stafford police department's probe.

Kelly Relative Contends He Was Qualified For County Corrections Job

Michael J. Fromosky said he barely saw Freeholder John P. Kelly.

NRC Steps Up Scrutiny Of Oyster Creek After Problem Of 'Substantial Safety Significance' Found

Problem involved the design of electromatic relief valves, which help keep nuclear reactor fuel covered and cooled during a shutdown.

Taking Care Of Friends, Family And Themselves Is Nothing New For Two Ocean County Freeholders

Jack Kelly’s latest effort is just one of several over the past two decades.

Stafford Township Municipal Tax Rate Should Decrease in 2015

The township council unanimously adopts two resolutions that could decrease taxes as rateables increase due it part to Sandy recovery.

Kelly's Extended Family Member Has A New Job, Courtesy Of Little Egg Harbor

Michael J. Fromosky was just hired as a “code enforcement officer-trainee” at his old salary of $55,000, in Little Egg Harbor Township.

Sheriff's Officers Want Kelly Out As Liaison To Law And Public Safety

Rank-and-file unanimously approve vote of 'no confidence' after veteran freeholder creates highly-paid job for extended family member.

Stafford Officials Waiting For FEMA To Approve Alternate Sight For Community Center

The Bay Avenue Community Center will be the replacement for Mill Creek center, which was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.

Hold On County Corrections Department Hirings After Kelly Kin Given Job

Some freeholders not happy with appointment they approved without knowing of familial relationship to Freeholder John P. Kelly.

Four File To Run For Two Seats On Barnegat Township Committee

No challengers for either Republicans or Democrats for elections coming up in June.

Stafford's June Primary Elections Chock Full Of Local Candidates

Three Republican mayoral candidates and 14 council candidates are in the race, while Democrats are also entering a full slate.

All In The Family?

Recipient of newly-created Corrections Department job has a familial connection to Freeholder John P. Kelly.

Stafford Regular Republican Club Endorses Mayor John Spodofora, But Only Half Of Current Council

Councilman Henry Mancini, who was also seeking endorsement as mayor, and two others past over for newcomers.

High Noon Tonight At Stafford Republican Club Meeting

Mayor John Spodofora wants to prevent the nomination of three incumbent council members.

Freeholders Hire 'Division Director' For Ocean County Corrections Department

Little Egg Harbor assistant business administrator will make $115,000, in addition to his police pension of $87,524.

Lawmakers: Put Lives At Risk For Your 'Stupidity,' You Will Pay, Under Proposed Bill

Legislators say a Toms River man whose pickup broke through the river ice and sank, killing his dog, sparked the 10th District bill.

A Stormy Night In Stafford Township Over 'Stolen Valor'

Police chief gives report and blasts newspaper accusing them of being Secret Police; Vote for president ends in draw, mayor abstains again.

Stafford Mayor Defends Calling For Probe Into Identity Theft

Police Chief, Prosecutor's Office says mayor within his rights calling for investigation.

'Stolen Valor' Issue Resurfaces At Rowdy Stafford Republican Club Meeting

Club agrees to accept critic of Mayor John Spodofora's service record during Vietnam War era

No Township Council President In Stafford This Year

Council members couldn't agree on a selection.

Disabled Veterans Who Lose Homes To Natural Disasters Should Still Get Property Tax Exemption

Ninth District legislators' plan would give disabled vets four years to make their homes habitable.

Vicari Wins 12th Term On Ocean County Freeholder Board

Toms River resident has been on the board for 30 years.

State Obtains Bulk Of Dune Easements; Needs More From LBI, Elsewhere

The State's obtained about 2,400 of the 2,850 public and private easements needed to move forward with projects to protect the Jersey Shore.

State Dems: Accusations Against Vicari Are Perfect Reason To Vote Him Out

Allegations of corrupt actions, covering up sexual harassment should give Ocean County residents pause, Democrats' vice chair says

Vicari Backtracks On Sexual Harassment Lawsuit, Now Says It 'Has Merit'

Suit alleging gender discrimination and sexual harassment on part of ex-county consultant filed by supervisor in Buildings and Grounds

FEMA: IG Investigating Question of Endless Litigation of Sandy Claims

FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate questioned over insurers' underpayments, claim litigation in Senate hearing

FEMA Administrator Questioned on Sandy Claims -- Watch It Live

The Senate Subcommittee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs is holding a hearing from 10 a.m. to noon.

An open letter to Candidate Tom MacArthur, and the voters of CD3

They see through you, Tom.

Feds To Allow Wind Turbine Development Off LBI, Southern New Jersey

Christie To Make An Appearance In Long Beach Township Next Tuesday

Stafford Council Tables Energy Consultant Discussion Until July 15

Proposed joint energy aggregation project with Lacey and Manchester would give towns more buying power, Township Administrator says

New Jersey Will Sue Feds Over Seismic Ocean Blasting

Opponents: testing off Jersey Shore could harm species, ruin fishing grounds, lead to oil drilling; rally held in Barnegat Light

Harvey Cedars Couple Sought $800,000 For Dune Easement, Jury Awards $300

Case tried in Toms River under new Harvey Cedars v. Karan standards

The Sandpaper: Badges, We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ - Towns Keeping Beach Control