Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Woodbridge sees uptick in new COVID-19 cases, American Cancer Society ‘Relay at Home’ will begin on June 13
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge officials reported 10 new positive COVID-19 cases, which bring the total number of cases to 1,580, according to Mayor John McCormac in his daily report on June 10. “Since there is a lag between the time of exposure to when a person becomes symptomatic to the actual test and then the reporting…
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Peaceful protest and rally set for June 13 in Metuchen, councilman moves for a discussion on zoning regulations to ensure equality
METUCHEN – Another peaceful protest and rally in the wake of the events in Minneapolis is expected on June 13, which will involve high school students and the borough’s Human Relations Commission. George Floyd, an African American man, died after Minneapolis Police Department Officer Derek Chauvin, a white man, knelt on his neck for more…
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Old Bridge reports zero new COVID-19 cases, New Jersey Gas Renewal project in Laurence Harbor begins June 11
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported zero new positive COVID-19 case on June 9, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on June 9. The total number of cases remain at 1,045. The township has lost 65 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Officials have provided updated charts of…
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Monroe new COVID-19 cases under five
MONROE – Monroe officials reported two new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 736, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management on June 9. The cases include one case in a long-term care facility and one case community-wide. The township has lost 114 residents to COVID-19, 80 in long-term…
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Metuchen new COVID-19 cases remain low, borough will present Halsey Movie Drive-in June 16
METUCHEN – Metuchen has reported one new COVID-19 case, which brings the total number of cases to 130 as of June 9, according to information provided by Middlesex County. The borough has lost three residents to the virus, according to Middlesex County. Outdoor dining, retail applications for expanded use of public sidewalks, public parking, public…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases under 10, township has lost two more residents
EDISON – Edison officials reported six new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 1,840, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on June 9. The age range of the cases are 45 to 84. The township has lost two more residents to COVID-19, which brings the total residents lost…
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Woodbridge new COVID-19 cases under 10, Highland Grove Pool and Spray park expected to reopen June 22
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge officials reported four new positive COVID-19 cases, which bring the total number of cases to 1,570, according to Mayor John McCormac in his daily report on June 9. “That’s 18 straight days of single digit numbers of cases, a 30 day average of five cases per day and a weekly average of…
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Pastor of First Baptist Church in Sewaren offers ‘live and help live’ philosophy for hurting young black generation
WOODBRIDGE – A group of township high school and college students took a stand, calling for an end to anti-blackness and the act of complicity when it comes to racism following the death of George Floyd. Floyd, an African American man, died after Minneapolis Police Department Officer Derek Chauvin, a white man, knelt on his…
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Metuchen has reported zero new COVID-19 cases four days in a row, outdoor dining, retail applications available
METUCHEN – Metuchen has reported zero new COVID-19 cases four days in a row. The total COVID-19 cases in the borough remain at 129 as of June 6. The borough has lost three residents to the virus, according to Middlesex County. Outdoor dining, retail applications for expanded use of public sidewalks, public parking, public streets…
