Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Old Bridge officials report seven new positive COVID-19 cases, provide updated charts of cases
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported seven new positive COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of positive cases to 808 in the township, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on May 5. The township has lost 37 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Township officials provided updated…
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Investigation of serious crash is ongoing in South Brunswick
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The prosecutor’s office and police department are investigating a crash between a dump truck and a vehicle, according to Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Christopher L.C. Kuberiet and Chief Raymond Hayducka of the South Brunswick Police Department. The crash occurred at approximately 8:38 a.m. on Route 1 northbound in the vicinity of Northumberland…
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Hackensack Meridian Health discharges its 5,000th COVID-19 patient
EDISON – Hackensack Meridian Health has discharged 5,000 COVID-19 patients. The 5,000th patient spent 26 days at JFK Medical Center in Edison where he was on a ventilator and extubated. He has now made a full recovery. The man in a wheelchair held an “I survived COVD-19” sign and pumped his fist in the air…
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Spotswood man riding his bicycle dies after an alleged accident in Monroe on May 2
MONROE – A 19-year-old Spotswood man riding his bicycle died after an alleged accident on May 2, according to Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Christopher L.C. Kuberiet and Chief Michael J. Biennas of the Monroe Township Police Department. The deceased bicyclist was identified as Christopher Pina. He was pronounced at the scene due to the injuries…
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Fire, which damaged all 12 apartments at Parsonage Hills apartment complex, is under investigation
EDISON – A fire at the Parsonage Hills apartment complex is under investigation, according to Edison Fire Chief Brian Latham. The fire was reported at 4:16 p.m. on May 4 and was showing through the roof as firefighters arrived. Firefighters made a search of the 12-unit apartment complex and all occupants were safely evacuated, Latham…
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Edison police urge residents to lock car doors, roll windows up after a string of car burglaries
EDISON – Edison police urge residents to make sure their cars are locked, windows rolled up and valuables are hidden after a string of car burglaries, specifically in the area of Inman and Grove avenues and adjoining neighborhoods. The incidents have occurred during the evening and overnight hours, police said in a social media post…
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South River man charged with allegedly breaking into multiple vehicles in Milltown
MILLTOWN – Police charged a South River man for allegedly breaking into multiple vehicles around the borough, according to police through a Nixle alert. The police arrested the man on May 4. Police ask residents to check their vehicles for damage and/or property loss and to report any suspicious activity to police at 732-828-1100.
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Old Bridge total positive COVID-19 cases reach 801
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported eight new positive COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of positive cases to 801 in the township, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on May 4. The township has lost 37 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. The township has opened…
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Edison officials report 21 new positive COVID-19 cases
EDISON – Edison officials reported 21 new positive cases of COVID-19 on May 4, bringing the total number of cases to 1,498, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. The age range of the cases are two to 72, officials said. The township has lost 81 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Edison…
