Tag: Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios
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One of eight people tested positive for COVID-19 at St. Joseph’s Senior Home in Woodbridge has died
WOODBRIDGE – One of the elderly patients who tested positive for COVID-19 passed away from the virus at the hospital on March 21, according to Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac. The patient was one of eight people confirmed positive for the coronavirus in Woodbridge Township from the St. Joseph’s Senior Nursing Home and Assisted Living…
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Opinion: Black History Month: Honor African Americans who made our nation a better place
African Americans have shaped and contributed to American history and culture in countless ways, and their legacy continues to grow. Their trials and triumphs are especially significant during the month of February, when Americans observe Black History Month. To understand why black history will always be relevant, let’s begin with the origins of Black History…
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Middlesex County College Foundation donors connect with student scholars
Scholarship recipients met their benefactors at the Middlesex County College (MCC) Foundation annual Scholarship Reception. The program allowed those who donate to foundation scholarships to connect with students, learn about their goals, and understand how scholarship support has assisted them. Approximately 300 people attended the event on Nov. 7, according to information provided by MCC.…
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Remember those who served on Veterans Day, and every day
Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day. At the first Armistice Day, on Nov. 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson stated: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of…
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Students, leaders attend rally at Middlesex County College to promote 2020 census, election
Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios joined New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way and fellow community leaders for a rally at Middlesex County College in which they urged students to become involved in elections and in the upcoming 2020 census. The event, in honor of Constitution Day on Sept. 17, is a kickoff…
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Honor veterans on POW/MIA Recognition Day
Our country is founded on the men and women who have fought and sacrificed for the freedom that we hold so dear. Of the millions of men and women who have served in our military forces, both past and present, 82,000 remain missing from various conflicts. Every September, we as a nation remember and honor…
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Back to School safety tips
With summer coming to a close, children and their parents are looking forward to the beginning of the new school year. Back to school shopping, the prospect of seeing friends and making new ones, and the excitement of meeting a new teacher are all on the forefront of our children’s minds; however, as parents, the…
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Let’s keep our workers safe on the job
Have you ever stopped to think about the workers that built the home you live in, the building you work in, or even the railroads or highways you travel on? When we think about all the effort that goes into these projects, we should also remember how important it is to keep our workers safe…
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You’re never too old to read to a child
Every March we commemorate Read Across America Day. It’s a day to celebrate the power of reading and foster a love of learning in children everywhere. If you’re not an educator, you may not be familiar with this observance, but if you have a young child, niece, nephew or grandchild, you still have a great…
