Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Metuchen Farmers Market sets up online shopping platform with vendors
METUCHEN – The Metuchen Farmers Market has been working with its vendors to set up a one-stop online shopping platform for people to place orders and pre-pay for their favorite vegetables, fruit, bread, cheese and pickles. With the support of the borough, every Saturday starting on April 4, the vendors will “set up” in the…
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Old Bridge positive COVID-19 cases rise to 78 after a report of 15 new cases
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 15 new positive COVID-19 cases on March 29, which brings the total number of positive cases to 78 in the township, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report. In addition to the state’s official website, covid19.nj.gov, residents can text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive…
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Edison reports four new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 52
EDISON – Edison reported four new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number in the township to 52, according to information provided by the Edison Office of Emergency Management on March 29. The cases are a 34-year-old male, a 49-year-old female, an 84-year-old female, and a 92-year-old female. Each person is on home isolation,…
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Metuchen mayor urges public to do their part to flatten the curve as positive COVID-19 cases rise
METUCHEN – Metuchen officials reported three new positive COVID-19 cases on March 29, which brings the total positive cases in the borough to seven, according to Mayor Jonathan Busch. The mayor, in a social media post, said he was informed the cases are two 35-year-old females and a 64-year-old female. “Unfortunately, over the next couple…
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Woodbridge positive COVID-19 cases rise to 70 after report of four new cases
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge officials announced four new positive COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 70, according to Mayor John E. McCormac in his daily report. The mayor on March 29 noted there still has been “no noticeable trends to report.” “That is our lowest number in a while and we are…
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Outreach and support continues for YMCA of Greater Monmouth County
Despite having to close due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, with locations in Freehold Township, Freehold Borough, Old Bridge and Red Bank, is continuing its outreach and support for the community. More than 150 donors recently filled all open appointments for blood drives for the American Red Cross to…
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Edison community bands together, collects and donates much-needed PPE gear
EDISON – The community has banded together as police continue to investigate the N-95 masks that were stolen from storage closets and off rigs of two first aid squads in the township. Edison First Aid Squad No. 2 reported a total of 19 N-95 masks missing on two different occasions on March 14 and March…
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Old Bridge positive COVID-19 cases rise to 63 after report of 16 new cases
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 16 new positive COVID-19 cases on March 28, which brings the total number of positive cases to 63 in the township, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report. In addition to the state’s official website, covid19.nj.gov, residents can text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive…
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Edison reports two more positive COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 48
EDISON – Edison reported two more positive cases of COVID-19 on March 28, bringing the total number in the township to 48, according to information provided by the Edison Office of Emergency Management on March 28. The cases are a 60-year-old male and a 61-year-old male. Each person is on home isolation, officials said. Officials…
