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Gilmore fundraising hurts Ocean GOP, Holzapfel says

September 10, 2019 3:51 pmSeptember 10, 2019 7:39 pm

State Sen. James Holzapfel (R-Toms River) doesn’t like the idea of former Ocean County Republican chairman George Gilmore raising funds independent of the county’s Republican organization. “I’m with the organization and Mr. Gilmore has his own problems,” Holzapfel said. “The...

Holzapfel, Singer not ready to back Gibbs’ House bid

September 10, 2019 3:41 pmSeptember 10, 2019 4:29 pm

State Sens. James Holzapfel (R-Toms River) and Robert Singer (R-Lakewood) aren’t ready to back former Burlington County Freeholder Kate Gibbs for New Jersey’s 3rd district congressional seat against freshman Rep. Andy Kim (D-Marlton). “I don’t know yet. I have to...

Ocean County contractor gets 3 years for falsifying records

September 6, 2019 1:13 pm

An Ocean County construction contractor convicted of falsifying payroll records was sentenced to three years in state prison Friday. Albert Chwedczuk pleaded guilty to second-degree false contract charges “We are sending a loud and clear message to dishonest contractors that...

Carol Wolfe, wife of assemblyman, dies

August 25, 2019 12:25 pm

Carol Wolfe, a community leader, activist, and the wife of Assemblyman David Wolfe (R-Point Pleasant), died on Friday. She was 80. Wolfe founded Dottie’s House, a housing program to assist women and children who have survived domestic violence. She also...

Gilmore seeks to hijack Ocean GOP fundraising

August 20, 2019 2:22 amAugust 20, 2019 3:08 pm

The new Ocean County Republican Chairman is accusing George Gilmore of setting up a rival fundraising operation, the Southern Ocean Coalition. Frank Holman III, who won a May special election for county chairman following Gilmore’s conviction on federal tax related...

Earp hopeful about Democrats’ chances at ousting Smith

August 8, 2019 5:00 pm

Ocean County Democratic Chairman Wyatt Earp thinks Rep. Chris Smith, the lone Republican member of the state’s congressional delegation, could lose his seat in 2020. “I would be very hopeful,” Earp said. “I think it’s an uphill battle, but I...

Fozman hits Brick Dems over opposition to anti-sanctuary state resolution

July 30, 2019 2:07 pm

A Brick Councilman who switched his party alignment last year hit the town’s Democrats for their opposition of an anti-sanctuary state resolution he pushed last week. “Talk is cheap. Brick Township residents want action,” Councilman Jim Fozman said. “If Mayor...