Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Woodbridge officials report 41 new positive cases of COVID-19, seeks donations for food pantries
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge officials reported 41 new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the township to 792, according to Mayor John McCormac in his daily report on April 16. “[The number of new cases] is higher than each of our last five days, but still slightly below our average of…
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Technology-infused distance learning continues for Catholic school students
For many schools in the Diocese of Metuchen, technology had already been regularly integrated into the curriculum well before the novel coronavirus pandemic. Now, various methods of technology are infused as distance learning continues indefinitely through live classroom instruction, virtual meetings, daily prayer and enrichment for the 7,259 students in 27 Catholic schools around the…
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Edison Division of Fire loses one of its own to COVID-19
EDISON – The novel coronavirus pandemic has hit home for the Edison first responder community. Richard P. Campbell, a captain with the Edison Division of Fire, passed away at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick on April 16 from COVID-19 complications, according to township officials. He was 55 years old. The captain leaves behind…
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At Reformed Church Home, community outreach continues at a distance as state sets further guidelines for long-term care facilities
At Reformed Church Home (RCH) in Old Bridge, the philosophy has always been to treat “residents and staff like family, to be transparent, and to put their safety and health first.” And the philosophy continues as the state continues to express concerns and set guidelines for long-term care facilities in the midst of the global…
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Old Bridge officials report 12 new positive COVID-19 cases
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 12 new positive COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of positive cases to 452 in the township, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on April 15. Henry issued a message to resident concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and requests for specific…
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Metuchen total positive COVID-19 cases rise to 45
METUCHEN – Metuchen officials reported one new positive COVID-19 cases on April 15, which brings the total number of cases to 45, according to information provided by Middlesex County. For more information regarding COVID-19, call the state’s hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Middlesex County information visit discovermiddlesex.com/covid19/ or www.middlsexcountynj.gov/covid19.
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Edison reports 32 new positive COVID-19 cases
EDISON – Edison officials report 32 new positive cases of COVID-19 on April 15, bringing the total number of cases to 593, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. The age range of the cases are 22 to 95, officials said. Edison Township was not provided any other information regarding the new cases. For…
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St. Joseph’s Nursing Home devastated by COVID-19 may reopen in near future
WOODBRIDGE – State officials are working to reopen St. Joseph’s Nursing Home, according to Mayor John McCormac in his daily report on April 15. “State [officials] have indicated the St. Joseph’s Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility has been completely cleaned and sanitized and [the state is] making plans to reopen the facility in the…
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Monroe residents encouraged to ‘sound off’ for essential workers, those who are sick on April 15
Monroe Township will hold a “Sounds off Monroe” from 4-4:15 p.m. on April 15. Residents are encouraged to step outside their homes when they hear sirens from the Monroe Office of Emergency Management and to make some noise for essential workers, those who are sick and those who are supporting them.
