Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Edison reports one new case of COVID-19, township loses two more residents
EDISON – Edison officials reported one new case of COVID-19, which brings the total number of cases to 1,910, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on July 9. The new case is a 94-year-old resident. The township has lost four more residents to COVID-19, which brings the total number of residents lost to…
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Old Bridge High School Class of 2020 receives traditional sendoff with four in-person commencement ceremonies
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge High School held four in-person commencement ceremonies at Lombardi Field to honor the 729 graduates of the Class of 2020. Two ceremonies – one at 8 a.m. followed by another at 10:30 a.m. – were held on July 8 and 9. During the 45-minute ceremonies, the school honored the Class…
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Old Bridge begins preservation of Cottrell Farm, almost two decades in the making
OLD BRIDGE — It was a historic day as Charlene O’Hara stood on the Cottrell Farm site where her mother Catharine Cottrell Wallace was born 101 years ago. “It means a great deal to my family to know the historic nature of this property is going to be preserved for future generations,” she said. O’Hara…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases under five, township loses four more residents
EDISON – Edison officials reported three new cases of COVID-19, which brings the total number of cases to 1,909, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on July 8. The age range of the cases are from 85 to 90. The township has lost four more residents to COVID-19, which brings the total number…
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The Rev. Ronald Owens will lead commission to review police policies in Metuchen, human relations commission continues community outreach
METUCHEN – The Metuchen Human Relations Commission is working on a number of projects in its continued efforts for the borough to always remain open, accepting and inclusive. “It is a very impactful time for the community around the issues of equality and inclusion,” Councilwoman Sheri-Rose Rubin, liaison to the Human Relations Commission (HRC), said…
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Edison reports black bear sighting in the area of the Middlesex County Greenway traveling towards Metuchen
EDISON – After bear sightings in Metuchen, a black bear sighting has been reported in neighboring Edison. Edison officials put out a Nixle alert at 4:36 p.m. on July 8 of a black bear sighting in the area of Sagamore Avenue and the Middlesex County Greenway going into Metuchen. On July 6, sightings of what…
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Temple Emanu-El’s new cantor brings her ‘drive and passion’ to inspire through music; will also serve as youth director
EDISON – Emily Simkin knew she wanted to use music as a vehicle for spirituality and inspiration since she was 9 years old. It was during her experiences at Camp Harlam, which is part of the Union for Reform Judaism family of camps and youth camps in the Poconos, where her inspiration blossomed. “From there…
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Remote learning will continue at Middlesex County College for fall semester
Most fall semester classes at Middlesex County College (MCC) in Edison will run remotely. Mark McCormick, MCC president, said the decision is in efforts to allow students to continue their education “while mitigating the risks of exposure to COVID-19.” “We want to ensure that students receive the education they need and deserve while at the…
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Old Bridge reports five new COVID-19 cases over a four-day period, township has lost four more residents
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported five new positive COVID-19 cases over a four-day period from July 3-7, which brings the total number of cases to 1,106, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on July 7. The township has lost four more residents to COVID-19, which brings the total…
