Tag: South River
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South River police confirm more than 1,400 positive COVID-19 cases since last March
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that 1,401 total residents have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) since last March. Twenty borough residents have passed away due to COVID-19 in the same timeframe, according to reports. For more information, visit www.southriverpd.org/sr-covid-19-cases.
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‘Cram the Cruiser’ event postponed in South River
Editor’s Note: Cram the Cruiser on Feb. 20 was postponed due to the weather. A new date will be announced. The South River Food Bank is seeing an increased need for assistance during these difficult times. In order to help them continue to assist residents in need, the South River Police Department will hold a…
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South River author’s children’s book ‘Sticks in a Bundle’ calls for unity
SOUTH RIVER–With last year’s presidential election being one of the most divisive in the nation’s history, author Gigi Darko wrote “Sticks In a Bundle” to help children understand today’s political landscape. “I wrote this book because after the elections my daughter noticed a difference in our community. On Route 18 she noticed more political signs,…
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COVID testing available in South River today, Feb. 17
South River Public Schools, in conjunction with Capital Health and Synergy Labs, is offering free COVID-19 saliva PCR testing for the South River community, today, Feb. 17, from 1-7 p.m. in the South River Middle School Cafetorium, 3 Montgomery St., South River. Bring ID, a smart phone if you have one, and a health insurance…
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South River council introduces ordinance establishing retail spaces uses
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council introduced an ordinance, which if adopted, will amend the municipal code to define permitted and conditional retail usage. Borough Administrator Art Londensky said this ordinance further defines what certain retail uses are permitted uses and/or conditional uses in certain zones: any use or establishment, generally open to the public, primarily engaged…
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South River covered by 20 inches of snow after Nor’easter hits N.J.
SOUTH RIVER–With this year’s Nor’easter causing road closings, the Borough of South River received 18-20 inches of snow Feb. 1-2, according to police. Sgt. Edwin Yorek said according to the borough’s Road Department, the total approximate snow fall was 18-20 inches. In related news, the Township of East Brunswick received 14 inches of snow after…
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12-year-old Florida boy runs one mile honoring U.S. Capitol Officer Brian Sicknick
SOUTH RIVER–Carrying a Thin Blue Line flag and wearing running shoes, Florida pre-teen Zechariah Cartledge ran one mile to honor South River native, U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick. Sicknick died from wounds received in the line of duty while defending the U.S. Capitol from an attack on Jan. 6. He returned to his…
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Residents warned of false phone calls from electric company
Over the past several days, South River residents have reported receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be from the electric company. The individuals have requested information from residents, threatened the disconnection of their electric service, and/or have demanded payment via telephone, according to information provided by the South River Police Department on Jan. 28.…