Author: KATHY CHANG, Managing Editor
-
Old Bridge Council adopts $60.9 million municipal budget; officials look forward to rebounding after pandemic
OLD BRIDGE – The 2021 township municipal budget was put together with a team effort as officials dealt with issues never experienced before, and circumstances beyond their control, due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. “COVID has had a devastating impact on our town and its residents with unimaginable loss of life and sadness,” Mayor Owen…
-
Monroe new COVID-19 cases up 60 in a week
MONROE – Monroe officials reported 82 new COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 3,727, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The seven-day period was from March 25-31. The age range of the new cases are from 5-103. There are a total of 67…
-
Edison reports 160 new COVID-19 cases in four days
EDISON – Edison officials reported 160 new COVID-19 cases over a four-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 8,449, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. Thirty-two new COVID-19 cases – age range from 2-months to 78 – were reported for April 4, 45 new COVID-19 cases – age range from…
-
Woodbridge new COVID-19 cases slightly trickling down
WOODBRIDGE – The township reported 155 new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 10,228, according to Mayor John McCormac in his coronavirus report on April 1. Forty-one new cases of COVID-19 were reported for March 29, 65 new cases were reported for March 30 and 49 new…
-
Double session of COVID-19 vaccination clinics for school staff members in Old Bridge set for April 8
OLD BRIDGE – A double session of COVID-19 vaccination clinics for staff members in the Old Bridge Township Public School District is on April 8. The vaccinations will be administered by appointment only with school administration setting up times for teachers and staff, including custodians, bus drivers, secretaries and food service employees. The district is…
-
County Commissioners, local GOP condemn racist email received by Old Bridge councilwoman
OLD BRIDGE – The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners, New Jersey Republicans representing the Township of Old Bridge, and Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry have issued statements vehemently condemning a racist email sent to Ward 3 Councilwoman Edina Brown. Brown, one of two Democrats on the Township Council and the only member of color…
-
Edison reports 41 new COVID-19 cases
EDISON – Edison officials reported 41 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases to 8,292, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on March 31. The age range of the cases are from 7-78. The township has lost 330 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Vaccinations and COVID-19 testing Well…
-
Make-A-Wish New Jersey, Jersey Mike’s team up to grant 11-year-old Edison boy his wish
METUCHEN – Eleven-year-old Victor Flores wore his orange “I am a Warrior” T-shirt proudly as he headed to Jersey Mike’s Subs for an early lunch with his family and best friend. Little did he know on the morning of March 30 that his wish was about to come true of a shopping spree of new…
-
Old Bridge reports 260 new positive COVID-19 cases in a week, Baitul Hadi Mosque hosting blood drive April 4
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported 260 new positive COVID-19 cases over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 6,723, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his coronavirus report on March 31. The seven-day period is from March 24-30. The township has lost five more residents to COVID-19,…
