Frank Balles Archives - New Jersey Globe

Veterans: Two N.J. Congressmen Who Placed Patriotism Above Politics

May 30, 2022 12:06 amMay 30, 2022 11:08 pm

Most people in New Jersey politics today probably never heard of Albert Vreeland or Frank Osmers, two young New Jersey Congressmen who placed patriotism above politics and the security of our nation ahead of their own political careers. Vreeland first...

Veterans Day: Two N.J. Congressmen Who Placed Patriotism Above Politics

November 11, 2021 12:01 amNovember 10, 2021 7:58 pm

Most people in New Jersey politics today probably never heard of Albert Vreeland or Frank Osmers, two young New Jersey Congressmen who placed patriotism above politics and the security of our nation ahead of their own political careers. Vreeland first...

Republicans ahead in all Atlantic County elections

November 3, 2021 2:40 am

Four Republican candidates for Atlantic County Commission, along with the party’s nominee for county clerk, currently lead their Democratic opponents by large margins. In the race for county clerk, Republican Hammonton Councilman Joe Giralo is leading Democratic Egg Harbor City...

Atlantic features race for county clerk, key county commissioner races

November 1, 2021 12:05 amNovember 1, 2021 10:36 am

Both parties are fighting to win a county clerk’s race in Atlantic County, one of the state’s few politically competitive counties. Edward McGettigan, a three-term Democrat, is retiring after a series of election mishaps. Hammonton Councilman Joseph Giralo, a Republican,...

Veterans: Two N.J. Congressmen Who Placed Patriotism Above Politics

May 31, 2021 12:01 amJune 1, 2021 9:08 am

Most people in New Jersey politics today probably never heard of Albert Vreeland or Frank Osmers, two young New Jersey Congressmen who placed patriotism above politics and the security of our nation ahead of their own political careers. Vreeland first...

Republicans want Fernandez to drop recount request as she mounts second run for county seat

March 23, 2021 7:01 pm

Atlantic County Commissioner Frank X. Balles called on Celeste Fernandez to concede the 2020 county commission race as she prepares to again seek a seat on the body this year. “Ms. Fernandez has received the nomination of her party for...

Balles, Bertino, Kern announce re-election campaigns

March 10, 2021 3:53 pm

Republican Atlantic County Commissioners Frank X. Balles, Jim Bertino and Maureen Kern launched their re-election campaigns Wednesday. “I am a lifelong Somers Point resident and can’t imagine being anywhere else — I am honored to serve as Chairwoman of the...