Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Monroe new COVID-19 cases remain in single digits
MONROE – Monroe officials reported one new COVID-19 cases on June 17, which bring the total number of cases to 746, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management. The new case is a 63-year-old male. The township has lost 114 residents to COVID-19, 80 in long-term care facilities and 34 community-wide. There are…
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Old Bridge new COVID-19 cases remain low, mayor recognizes OBHS student for food bank contributions
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials have reported three new positive COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 1,065, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on June 17. The township has lost 72 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Officials have provided updated charts of the…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases under 10, township loses three more residents
EDISON – Edison officials reported five new positive cases of COVID-19, which bring the total number of cases to 1,868, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on June 17. The age range of the cases are from 19 to 95. The township has lost 205 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Mayor…
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Woodbridge new COVID-19 cases reflect backlog in paperwork, senior centers open for crafts, games June 22
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge officials reported 16 new positive COVID-19 cases over a two-day period, which bring the total number of cases to 2,041, according to Mayor John McCormac in his daily report on June 17. There were 10 new cases reported for June 15 and six new cases reported for June 16. “Paperwork is slow…
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Democrat, Republican candidate for one-year unexpired term on Old Bridge Township Council will run unopposed in primary election
OLD BRIDGE – Two candidates are on the ballot for the Ward 2 one-year unexpired term on the Old Bridge Township Council for the primary election on July 7. Newcomer Zeeshan Siddiqi is running unopposed in the Old Bridge Democratic primary and DePalma is running unopposed in the Old Bridge GOP primary. Councilwoman Mary Sohor,…
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Democrat, Republican candidates for Metuchen Borough Council will run unopposed in primary election
METUCHEN – Four candidates are on the ballot for the two, three-year terms on the Metuchen Borough Council for the primary election on July 7. Incumbent Councilman Daniel Hirsch and newcomer Tyler Kandel are running unopposed in the Metuchen Democratic primary and newcomers Stephen Kitsko and Eric Lignell are running unopposed in the Metuchen GOP…
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Two Democratic candidates for Milltown Borough Council will run unopposed in primary election
MILLTOWN – Two candidates are on the ballot for the two, three-year terms on the Milltown Borough Council for the primary election on July 7. Newcomers James Pareti and Margaret O’Donnell are running unopposed in the Milltown Democratic primary. No candidates are filed to run in the Milltown GOP primary. The general election in Nov.…
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Monroe Township High School’s top students overcome with nostalgia, emotions ahead of virtual graduation ceremony
MONROE – As seniors Paul Barsa and Alexandra Henn made their way back to Monroe Township High School to film their valedictorian and salutatorian speeches, respectively, for their upcoming virtual graduation, they were overcome with nostalgia and emotions. “It was really emotional,” Henn said. “It was good to come [back] one more time.” Schools have…
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Old Bridge reports zero new COVID-19 cases
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials have reported zero new positive COVID-19 cases, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on June 16. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the township remains at 1,062, officials said. The township has lost 72 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Officials have…
