Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor

  • Use of private, public spaces in full effect as outdoor dining reopens in Metuchen

    Use of private, public spaces in full effect as outdoor dining reopens in Metuchen

    METUCHEN – The use of public and private spaces in downtown Metuchen is in full effect as outdoor dining reopens. The Borough Council had approved a business revitalization strategy at a meeting on May 26, which went into effect June 15 as per Gov. Phil Murphy. Outdoor dining is part of the state’s Stage 2…

  • Old Bridge reports one new COVID-19 case

    Old Bridge reports one new COVID-19 case

    OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported one new positive COVID-19 case, which brings the total number of cases to 1,072, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on June 19. The township has lost 71 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Officials have provided updated charts of the cases,…

  • Monroe new COVID-19 cases remain low, recreation department will present a drive-in movie night on June 23

    Monroe new COVID-19 cases remain low, recreation department will present a drive-in movie night on June 23

    MONROE – Monroe officials reported two new COVID-19 cases on June 19, which bring the total number of cases to 749, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management. The new cases are a 25-year-old male and 63-year-old male. The township has lost 114 residents to COVID-19, 80 in long-term care facilities and 34…

  • Edison new COVID-19 cases remain low, registration for Edison Summer Playground open

    Edison new COVID-19 cases remain low, registration for Edison Summer Playground open

    EDISON – Edison officials reported two new positive cases of COVID-19, which bring the total number of cases to 1,877, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on June 19. The ages of the cases are 55 and 73. The township has lost one more resident to COVID-19, which brings the total number of…

  • Average age of COVID-19 cases in Woodbridge is 50, salons, personal care services gearing up to reopen June 22

    Average age of COVID-19 cases in Woodbridge is 50, salons, personal care services gearing up to reopen June 22

    WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge officials reported 18 new positive COVID-19 cases over a two-day period, which bring the total number of cases to 2,059, according to Mayor John McCormac in his daily report on June 19. There were nine new cases reported for June 17 and nine new cases reported for June 18. “We report weekly…

  • Old Bridge new COVID-19 cases under 10

    OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials have reported six new positive COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 1,071, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on June 18. One fatality was misreported. The township has lost 71 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Officials have provided…

  • Monroe new COVID-19 cases remain low

    Monroe new COVID-19 cases remain low

    MONROE – Monroe officials reported one new COVID-19 cases on June 18, which bring the total number of cases to 747, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management. The new case is a 66-year-old male. The township has lost 114 residents to COVID-19, 80 in long-term care facilities and 34 community-wide. There are…

  • Edison new COVID-19 cases under 10

    Edison new COVID-19 cases under 10

    EDISON – Edison officials reported six new positive cases of COVID-19, which bring the total number of cases to 1,875, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on June 18. The age range of the cases are from 21 to 95. The township has lost 205 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Mayor…

  • Seniors at Reformed Church Home in Old Bridge offer words of wisdom, advice to graduating seniors

    Seniors at Reformed Church Home in Old Bridge offer words of wisdom, advice to graduating seniors

      OLD BRIDGE – The seniors at Reformed Church Home offered graduating seniors words of wisdom as they head off on their next journey in life. “Don’t take anything for granted, work to reach your goals and you’ll be happy,” Millie Romano said. The Reformed Church Home (RCH) threw its first Senior to Senior graduation…