Tag: South River

  • South River Historical Society launches eighth annual scholarship essay contest

    South River Historical Society launches eighth annual scholarship essay contest

    SOUTH RIVER–More than seven years ago, the South River Historical & Preservation Society created a writing contest for students to document their experiences as residents. Today, the society has launched its eighth annual Richard Meyers Memorial South River History High School Essay Contest for high school seniors. Honorary Trustee Stephanie Bartz said the contest is open…

  • Five more South River residents test postive for COVID-19; making total 26

    Five more South River residents test postive for COVID-19; making total 26

    SOUTH RIVER–The Borough of South River has been notified by the Middlesex County Department of Health that five additional residents have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). This brings the total number of cases in South River to 26. Of today’s new cases, three are isolating at home and two are hospitalized, according to a statement…

  • South River resident tests positive for COVID-19, making 14 total cases

    South River resident tests positive for COVID-19, making 14 total cases

    SOUTH RIVER–The Borough of South River has been notified by the Middlesex County Department of Health that one additional resident has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). This brings the total number of cases in South River to 14, according to the South River Police Department on March 31. For more information, visit www.southriverpd.org/covid-19.

  • South River mayor tells borough residents not to panic amidst COVID-19 crisis

    South River mayor tells borough residents not to panic amidst COVID-19 crisis

    SOUTH RIVER–With the number of residents testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) increasing on a daily basis, Mayor John Krenzel updated residents about the status of South River as of March 29. “As it is, I think many are suffering from information overload. I suggest taking a break from the news. Take a walk, a bike…

  • South River resident tests positive for COVID-19, bringing total 12

    South River resident tests positive for COVID-19, bringing total 12

    SOUTH RIVER–The Borough of South River has been notified by the Middlesex County Department of Health that one additional resident has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of cases in the borough to 12. At this time, the Middlesex County Health Department is the lead in the investigation of the cases and…

  • Two more South River residents test positive for COVID-19; total up to nine

    Two more South River residents test positive for COVID-19; total up to nine

    SOUTH RIVER–The Borough of South River has been notified by the Middlesex County Department of Health that two additional South River residents have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases in South River to nine, according to the South River Police Department’s release on March 27. For up-to-date local and statewide…

  • South River Food Bank seeks donations

    South River Food Bank seeks donations

    The South River Food Bank continues to seek donations of non-perishable food items to help meet the increased need for assistance. The items most needed at this time include canned fruit, canned meat (stew, chili, SPAM), canned soups, canned pasta, canned vegetables, boxed pasta, pasta side mixes, rice side mixes, skillet dinner mixes, peanut butter,…

  • South River police continue to process firearms applications

    South River police continue to process firearms applications

    SOUTH RIVER – Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the intent of the South River Police Department is to process as many firearm applications as it can. Residents can still initiate the online application process and police will continue to process those applications; however, due to limiting person-to-person contact and police headquarters being closed to…

  • South River police report two more residents have tested positive for COVID-19

    South River police report two more residents have tested positive for COVID-19

    SOUTH RIVER–The Borough of South River has been notified by the Middlesex County Department of Health that two additional residents have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of cases in South River to seven. At this time, the county’s Health Department is the lead in the investigation of the cases and is…