Brick's Ocean University Medical Center Gets High Safety Marks

BRICK, NJ — Ocean University Medical Center has gotten stellar ratings for hospital safety from the LeapFrog Group for the seventh straight report.

The hospital, part of the Hackensack Meridian network, received strong scores across the board, according to the LeapFrog listing. The new ratings were released last week, and come not long after the hospital system announced it was adding the "university" designation to its name.

Chunk Of Marsh Floating In Metedeconk River In Brick: A portion of the salt marsh broke free and created a floating island in the river. A mariner's warning was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard.

'No Credible Threat' Found In Brick HS Incident Rumor: Official: An allegation of a potential incident at Brick Township High School was found to not be credible, Brick Township police and school officials said.

Wawa At Jack Martin Boulevard Opens: The sixth Wawa within Brick Township's borders has opened.

Thanksgiving Farmers' Market Returns To Brick: Get ready to stock up on the produce for your Thanksgiving meal at the Brick Farmers' Market.

Missing Brick Teen Sisters Found Safe: Two sisters who took a family member's SUV and disappeared have been found after a two-week search.

Hearing On Overcrowding At Brick Home Postponed: A hearing in Brick Township municipal court regarding a summons for overcrowding issued to the owner of a Hendrickson Avenue home has been postponed until December.

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