Joseph Buckelew Archives - New Jersey Globe

Buckelew birthday party will feature Bramnick, Piscopo

August 15, 2024 10:07 am

A 95th birthday celebration for legendary former Ocean County GOP chairman Joseph Buckelew tonight is set to feature comedy from two Republicans of very different stripes: State Sen. Jon Bramnick (R-Westfield) and radio host Joe Piscopo. Bramnick, a moderate longtime...

Trump pardons Gilmore amid wave of clemencies on last day in office

January 20, 2021 2:58 amJanuary 20, 2021 9:25 am

President Donald Trump pardoned former Ocean County Republican Chairman George Gilmore amid a wave of commutations and clemencies in the early morning hours of his last day in office. Gilmore held control over politics in Ocean County for more than...