Tag: South River

  • South River Food Bank asks for essential food items during COVID-19 crisis

    South River Food Bank asks for essential food items during COVID-19 crisis

    SOUTH RIVER–Stepping to help residents in need during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the South River Food Bank is asking for essential items to be donated. Supervisor Elizabeth Lukacs said the food bank is open to South River residents who are experiencing a need for assistance. Regular distribution is from 10 a.m. to noon each Wednesday…

  • Positive COVID cases in South River reach triple digits

    Positive COVID cases in South River reach triple digits

    SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that two additional residents have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). The total number of positive cases in South River is now 103, according to a prepared statement from the South River Police Department issued on April 16. For more information,…

  • Six additional South River residents test positive for COVID-19; 90 total cases reported

    Six additional South River residents test positive for COVID-19; 90 total cases reported

    SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that six additional residents have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). This brings the total number of cases in South River to 90, according to a prepared statement from the department. The police department has not been advised if the new…

  • South River experiences weather-related power outage

    South River experiences weather-related power outage

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – There is a weather-related power outage affecting portions of South River. South River Electric Utility is currently working on restoration, according to information provided at 11 a.m. today (April 13). While repairs are taking place, additional power outages are possible. Restoration could take until 8 p.m., according to the statement. Any updates…

  • Opinion: Assemblywoman offers tips on how to control utility usage while staying at home

    Opinion: Assemblywoman offers tips on how to control utility usage while staying at home

    Under the stay at home order, households are likely to see increases in their monthly utility bill. Naturally, being home throughout the day means lights left on, devices plugged in longer, TVs on, more stove-top and microwave cooking and so more dishwashing and higher water usage. To help households get smarter about their usage, I’d…

  • South River confirms 12 additional residents test positive for COVID-19; total up to 48

    South River confirms 12 additional residents test positive for COVID-19; total up to 48

    SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that 12 additional residents have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). This brings the total number of cases in South River to 48, according to the South River Police Department. It is unknown if the new cases are isolating at home…

  • South River reports 36 cases of COVID-19

    South River reports 36 cases of COVID-19

    The South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that six additional borough residents have tested positive for COVID-19 as of April 7, bringing the total number of cases in South River to 36. All of the new cases are isolating at home, according to a statement provided by the…

  • South River Wawa employee tests positive for COVID-19; store has reopened

    South River Wawa employee tests positive for COVID-19; store has reopened

    SOUTH RIVER–Management at the South River Wawa gas station/store at 656 Old Bridge Turnpike in South River were notified on April 3 that a store employee had tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The store was immediately closed so the premises could be thoroughly cleaned, sanitized, and disinfected by a professional company. In addition, all opened…

  • COVID cases up to 28 in South River

    COVID cases up to 28 in South River

    The Borough of South River has been notified by the Middlesex County Department of Health that one additional South River resident has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of cases in South River to 28. The newest patient is isolating at home, according to information provided by the borough on April 4. To date, the…