Archive for May, 2008

Oakhurst Fire District Celebrates 95 Years

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

By DON STINE

The Oakhurst Fire Department in Ocean Township, the townships first founded in 1913, celebrates its 95th anniversary this year.

The fire department has a long history and it has been an honor serving the community, said Fire Chief Stu Newman.

The department was honored by the Township Council on Monday.

Our volunteer fire departments are an asset that sometimes residents dont appreciate. It is a service we could never afford, said Mayor William F. Larkin while presenting a resolution honoring the fire department.

Newman welcomed residents to the department saying volunteers are always needed. (more…)