Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Metuchen reports one new positive COVID-19 case
METUCHEN – Metuchen reports one new positive COVID-19 cases on April 13, which brings the total number of cases to 42, according to information provided by Middlesex County. For more information regarding COVID-19, call the state’s hotline at 1-800-222-1222. For Middlesex County information visit discovermiddlesex.com/covid19/ or www.middlsexcountynj.gov/covid19.
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Monroe reports 29 new positive COVID-19 cases over holiday weekend
MONROE – Monroe officials reported 29 new positive COVID-19 cases over the holiday weekend, bringing the total number of cases to 265, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management. The age range of the cases are from 25 to 97. Nine cases were reported on April 11 – two males – a 38…
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Milltown mayor provides COVID-19 updates, local churches request food, toiletry donations
MILLTOWN – Food pantries at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ and United Methodist Church are requesting food and toiletry donations. Milltown Mayor Trina Mehr mentioned the request during her COVID-19 update to residents on April 9. She said donations can either be dropped off outside of the churches – St. Paul’s United Church Christ,…
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Old Bridge reports 19 new positive COVID-19 cases
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 19 new positive COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of positive cases to 424 in the township, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on April 13. Henry issued a message to resident concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and requests for specific…
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Edison officials report 22 new positive cases of COVID-19, which includes a teen
EDISON – Edison officials report 22 new positive cases of COVID-19 on April 12, bringing the total number of cases to 566, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. The age range of the cases are 16 to 89, officials said. Edison Township was not provided any other information regarding the new cases. For…
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Woodbridge reports lowest daily positive COVID-19 cases during holiday weekend
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge officials reported its lowest daily totals of positive COVID-19 cases during the holiday weekend. Mayor John McCormac, in his daily report on April 13, said 21 cases were reported on April 12 and another 19 on April 13 bringing the total number of cases in the township to 699. “That’s good news…
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Metuchen community proves #OneMetuchen in wake of pandemic
METUCHEN – Traveling down Main Street in Metuchen, it’s hard to miss the marquee on the Metuchen Forum Theater with the words “#OneMetuchen.” It’s a social media hashtag borough officials have encouraged residents and local businesses to use to come together as a community in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic. There’s a number…
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Wakefern Food Corp. initiates temperature monitoring program to further protect associates and shoppers
KEASBEY – Wakefern Food Corp. announced its latest measure – a temperature monitoring program – to further protect its associates and shoppers of its members during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Founded in 1946, the cooperative, based in the Keasbey section of Woodbridge, comprises 51 members who independently own and operate 354 supermarkets under the ShopRite,…
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Edison School District, town come together to offer pick up locations for students in need of breakfast, lunch
EDISON – Township public school bus drivers and aides will start taking prepared nutritious meals on the road this week for families who have been unable to travel to either of the high schools. Schools Superintendent Bernard Bragen has said the Chartwells Food Services staff has done an “excellent” job preparing and packaging breakfast and…
