Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Average age of total positive COVID-19 cases in Monroe is 65 for women, 63 for men
MONROE – Monroe officials reported 15 new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 413, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management on April 25. The cases range in age from 16 to 96. The cases include nine males – a 16 year old, two 19 year olds, a 28…
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Edison has lost 36 residents to the novel coronavirus pandemic, total positive COVID-19 cases pass 1,000 mark
EDISON – Edison officials reported 44 new positive cases of COVID-19 on April 25, bringing the total number of cases to 1,127, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. The age range of the cases are 26 to 95, officials said. The township has lost 36 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Edison…
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Woodbridge has lost 38 residents to the novel coronavirus pandemic, plus 15 from St. Joseph’s Nursing Home
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge officials reported 46 new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the total of cases in the township to 1,167, according to Mayor John McCormac in his daily report on April 25. “This is another above average day for the third straight day and we continue to follow the trends of the State of New…
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Metuchen Fire Department responds to a fire at Charles Street home destroyed by fire in January
METUCHEN – As workers were preparing for demolition of the Charles Street home destroyed by a fire in January, the Metuchen Fire Department responded to the same home for another fire. Members of the fire department responded to the scene at 3:15 p.m. on April 25. Upon arrival, there was heavy smoke pushing from the…
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Historical Madison American Newspapers available online for free
The historical Madison American Newspapers are available online for free. The Madison-Old Bridge Township Historical Society, working with the Old Bridge Library Board, has completed the digitization of the society’s collection of Madison Township newspapers. This collection of newspapers is from former Township Clerk Mary Brown. The public can browse the website at https://thomas-warne-museum.com called…
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Milltown total positive COVID-19 cases rise to 52, food pantries seek volunteers
MILLTOWN – Food pantries at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ and United Methodist Church are seeking volunteers to distribute food and toiletry donations. Milltown Mayor Trina Mehr said the churches received a tremendous response for their requests for donations during her COVID-19 update to residents on April 23. She said interested volunteers can call…
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Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will present free online presentation for local small business leaders April 29
The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will present “Restarting Your Business” with Dr. Dale Caldwell, executive director of Rothman Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, at 12 p.m. on April 29. The presentation is free and online. Th session will focus on helping local business leaders prepare financially, mentally and emotionally for the restart of their…
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Monroe reports 15 new positive COVID-19 cases, face masks are available at Stop and Shop
MONROE – Monroe officials reported 15 new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 398, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management on April 24. The cases range in age from 33 to 94. The cases include eight females – a 33 year old, a 49 year old, a 53…
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Old Bridge has lost 31 residents to the novel coronavirus pandemic
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 13 new positive COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of positive cases to 624 in the township, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on April 24. “We regret to report that since the beginning of this pandemic, 31 residents have died as…
