Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Fundraising page raises funds for family of Edison fire captain who passed away from COVID-19
EDISON – A fundraising page has been set up for Edison Fire Captain Richard P. Campbell, known as “RP”, who passed away from COVID-19 complications. “RP was an important part of our community and he leaves behind friends, family and brother and sister firefighters that have asked how they can help his wife, Kimberly, and…
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First responders applaud and encourage their fellow front line heroes in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE – Members of the police, fire and first aid departments showed their support for frontline hospital employees at the Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge. About 90 emergency vehicles and 100 first responders greeted hospital doctors and nurses with applauds and encouragement as they entered and exited the building on April 16, according…
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Old Bridge reports 10 new positive cases of COVID-19
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 10 new positive COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of positive cases to 484 in the township, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on April 17. Henry issued a message to resident concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and requests for specific…
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Edison officials report 30 new positive COVID-19 cases
EDISON – Edison officials reported 30 new positive cases of COVID-19 on April 17, bringing the total number of cases to 668, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. The age range of the cases are 22 to 90, officials said. Edison Township was not provided any other information regarding the new cases. For…
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St. Joseph’s Nursing Home residents are moving back home
WOODBRIDGE – The residents at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home devastated by COVID-19 are moving back home after a massive cleaning effort. “Six patients returned there yesterday [on April 16] and every day another group will return,” said Mayor John McCormac in his daily report on April 17. “Only patients who were tested and negative for…
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Monroe Township Library seeks resident input for The COVID-19 Diaries collection
The Monroe Township Library seeks to document the COVID-19 pandemic through a compilation of memories and experiences created by township residents, which will become an archival collection during this unprecedented time of struggle and change. The collection will become The COVID-19 Diaries, a reference for residents, their families and historians for generations to come. Residents…
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Edison total positive COVID-19 cases reach 638
EDISON – Edison officials report 45 new positive cases of COVID-19 on April 16, bringing the total number of cases to 638, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. The age range of the cases are 52 to 96, officials said. Edison Township was not provided any other information regarding the new cases. For…
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Old Bridge officials report 22 new positve COVID-19 cases
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 22 new positive COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of positive cases to 474 in the township, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on April 16. Henry issued a message to resident concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and requests for specific…
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Monroe officials report seven new positive COVID-19 cases
MONROE – Monroe officials reported seven new positive COVID-19 cases on April 16, bringing the total number of cases to 280, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The age range of the cases are from 43 to 97. The cases included four females – a 43 year old, a 62 year…
