Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Monroe new COVID-19 cases remain low
MONROE – Monroe officials reported six new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period, which bring the total number of cases to 755, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management on June 22. Three new cases were reported on June 19 – a 29-year-old male, a 31-year-old male, and a 44-year-old female. One new…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases remain low, township loses one more resident
EDISON – Edison officials reported four new cases of COVID-19, which bring the total number of cases to 1,886, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on June 22. The age range of the new cases are from 36 to 74. The township has lost one more resident to COVID-19, which brings the total…
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Woodbridge new COVID-19 cases fluctuated over the weekend, summer concert series to begin on July 6
WOODBRIDGE – New COVID-19 cases in the township fluctuated over the weekend, according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on June 22. There were 16 new cases reported from the general population on June 19, which is the highest single daily total since May 2. On June 20, the number of new cases…
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Milltown forms Human Relations Committee in wake of peaceful protests around the country
MILLTOWN – In efforts to combat discrimination in all forms, Mayor Trina Mehr announced the creation of Human Relations Commission. Mehr made the announcement at a peaceful protest at Milltown Boro Park on June 19. The peaceful protest was hosted by Katty Velez of Dreams of Home with Bell and Stockton LLC with the theme…
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Edison council president says inclusion, education key to combat racism
EDISON – Education is key to combat racism, misogyny and hate. Edison Council President Joyce Ship-Freeman, who became the first African American woman to serve on the council in January, addressed the public at a council meeting on June 10. Along with the events in Minneapolis and the Black Lives Matter movement, she noted this…
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Old Bridge new COVID-19 cases remain in single digits
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported two new positive COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 1,076, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on June 21. The township has lost 71 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Officials have provided updated charts of the cases,…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases under 10
EDISON – Edison officials reported five new cases of COVID-19, which bring the total number of cases to 1,822, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on June 21. The ages range of the new cases are from 31 to 74. The township has lost 206 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. The…
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Old Bridge new COVID-19 cases remain low, township recognizes Juneteenth
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported two new positive COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 1,074, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on June 20. The township has lost 71 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Officials have provided updated charts of the cases,…
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Edison reports zero new COVID-19 cases for the second time in June, public library not participating in curbside pickup
EDISON – Edison officials reported zero new positive cases of COVID-19, the second time this month, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on June 20. The total coronavirus cases in the township remain at 1,877. The township has lost 206 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. The Edison Public Library in a…
