Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
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Metuchen reports two more positive COVID-19 cases
METUCHEN – Metuchen officials reported two more positive COVID-19 cases on March 28, which brings the total positive cases in the borough to four, according to Mayor Jonathan Busch. The mayor, in a social media post, said he was informed the cases are a 63-year-old male and a 21-year-old male. “Please join my family and…
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Diocese of Metuchen stays virtually connected with its parishioners
Churches in the four-county Diocese of Metuchen are opening masses to parishioners or anyone else who wishes to attend virtually. The unprecedented move for Catholics in the diocese to find new ways to stay connected to their faith comes in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The parishes have increased their digital footprint to…
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South Edison Community Association seeks volunteers, hosts food drive for Hands of Hope Food Pantry
EDISON – The South Edison Community Association (SECA) is mobilizing volunteers to deliver groceries to local homebound senior citizens, veterans and people with disabilities who are sheltering-in-place during the novel coronavirus crisis. This is the first of several projects SECA, a non-profit community group, is undertaking this year. “We are neighbors helping neighbors,” said Anthony…
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Uplifting colorful words offer encouragement on Middlesex Greenway during pandemic
Uplifting colorful words offering encouragement – “Live, Laugh, Love,” “Stay Strong,” “Be Kind,” “You can do it,” “Keep Going” and “Smile” – were written in chalk on The Middlesex Greenway in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The Middlesex Greenway provides a 10-foot wide, paved trail suitable for walking, biking and jogging, which is…
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JFK Medical Center in need of video baby monitors
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center in Edison is in urgent need of new or used video baby monitors. The video monitors will allow the hospital to expand its capacity to care for COVID-19 patients. JFK will clean and sterilize all donated equipment and put it into immediate use. Anyone with used or new baby…
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Old Bridge positive COVID-19 cases rise to 47 after a report of six new cases
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported six new positive COVID-19 cases on March 27, which brings the total number of positive cases to 47 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…
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Milltown mayor says the borough will get through pandemic stronger than ever
MILLTOWN – Milltown Mayor Trina Mehr says the borough will “get through [the novel coronavirus pandemic] stronger than ever.” “I know it’s been a difficult few weeks for us,” she said in a video message to residents on March 26. “We all have pitched in together. I couldn’t be more proud of how Milltown has…
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Old Bridge positive COVID-19 cases rise to 41 after report of 14 new cases
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 14 new positive COVID-19 cases on March 26, which brings the total number of positive cases to 41 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…
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Monroe reports 11 new positive COVID-19 cases; surge due to new testing site opening
MONROE – Monroe officials reported 11 new positive COVID-19 cases on March 26, which brings the total number in the township to 29, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management. The new cases include a 19-year-old female, a 30 year-old male, a 37-year-old female, two 45-year-old females, a 68-year-old female, a 71-year-old female,…
