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Rodrick gets nod, Maruca ousted amid split wins in Toms River Republican primary

June 8, 2021 10:56 pmJune 9, 2021 7:05 am

Toms River Ward 2 Councilman Dan Rodrick won re-election in an off-the-line bid in Toms River, but only one other member of his Council slate cleared Tuesday’s Republican primary. Justin Lamb defeated Councilwoman Maria Maruca in Ward 1, 1,207-1,023. Maruca...

Quinn, Crea defeat challengers for Ocean Commission

June 8, 2021 9:38 pm

Ocean County Commissioner Gary Quinn and former Little Egg Harbor Mayor Bobbi Jo Crea defeated former Brick Councilman Michael Thulen Sr. and Kenneth Seda Tuesday. The victors went into the race with the support of the Ocean County Republican Committee...

Holman slams Gilmore for fundraising against Ocean GOP organization

May 27, 2021 9:14 pm

A political action committee run by former Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore is under fire again for using money to compete against the county Republican organization. “Despite what he may wish you to believe, George Gilmore, rather than try...

Gilmore launches new political consulting firm, with DiMaso as a client

May 20, 2021 10:16 amMay 27, 2021 9:57 am

George Gilmore has opened up a new political consulting firm and he’s already made $22,500, Election Law Enforcement Commission records show. Press play to hear a narrated version of this story, presented by AudioHopper. Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso (R-Holmdel) has already...

Local candidates in three New Jersey towns sail to unopposed wins

May 11, 2021 8:26 pmMay 11, 2021 8:52 pm

Candidates for local office in three New Jersey towns won re-election unopposed Tuesday. In Sea Isle City, Council members J.B. Feeley, John Gibson and Mary Tighe won re-election. They’ll each serve another four-year term. It’ll be the second for Feeley,...

Judge to order runoff election in South Toms River

May 4, 2021 11:28 am

An Ocean County Superior Court Judge will order a new election be held for a South Toms River council seat set to be vacated later Tuesday. Judge Arnold Goldman’s order, due later Tuesday or early Wednesday, will vacate the council...

South Toms River council candidates tied again

May 3, 2021 4:16 pm

The race for a South Toms River Council seat is again tied after the Ocean County Board of elections opened one additional ballot Monday. Democratic Councilman George Rutzler has held the seat since Judge Arnold Goldman allowed him to take...