Ulta Beauty Supply to Close 19 Stores Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

BOLINGBROOK, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) today shared further updates to its operations as it continues to navigate the impact of COVID-19. “In navigating the fluid dynamics of COVID-19, we…

Lacey Restaurant Voluntarily Closes for a few Days After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Caffrey’s Backyard in Lacey Township has announced a voluntary closure on it’s Facebook page today after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. “Out of an abundance of caution,…

20 Teenagers Contracted COVID-19 at Middletown House Party Maybe More

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Governor Murphy’s hometown of Middletown is now home to one of the states latest COVID-19 outbreak clusters. Middletown Health Department officials are now saying 20 teenagers who attended a…

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Trump Blames BLM Protests, Bars and Travel for Spike in COVID-19 Cases in America’s South and Southwest

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday confirmed that the rise in COVID-19 cases across America in younger adults correlates with Antifa and Black Lives Matter protests around the country…

Trump: Median Age of all COVID-19 Deaths Nationwide is 78-Years-Old, Working to Protect Nursing Homes

WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald J. Trump confirmed on Wednesday what has been known for months about the COVID-19 virus. It is mainly affecting America’s aging population, especially those in nursing homes. …

“Not time to spike the football” Murphy Says as COVID-19 Curve Flatlined

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The COVID-19 curve has flatlined in New Jersey as the state had just 179 new cases per day as of July 19th. Hospitalizations are down 96% since the…

Murphy’s Math on COVID-19 Hospitalizations Just Doesn’t Add Up

TRENTON, NJ – Maybe it’s some sort of new common core medical math, but the daily numbers Governor Phil Murphy has been giving out during his daily COVID-19 briefings just doesn’t add…

Murphy Today Admits His Daily COVID-19 Body Count Is Weeks, Months Old

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Today, Governor Murphy announced the daily death toll for COVID-19 and as we have been saying now for weeks, his numbers are weeks and sometimes even months out…

Motor Vehicle Office Closed After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

WAYNE, NJ – The Wayne Motor Vehicle Commission center will be shut down for the next week officials said today after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The office will be closed…

Murphy Blames Downward Trend in COVID-19 Positives on Bad Lab Data, “Noise”

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy on Monday said COVID-19 testing data errors led to a weekend spike in COVID-19 positives that actually never occurred. “We’ve got some noise in our data,…

After 50 Years in Service Forked River Gazette Shuts Down Due to COVID-19

FORKED RIVER, NJ – The Forked River Gazette has shut down after serving the community for nearly 50 years. Founded in 1971, the Gazette was the local voice of the Forked River…

Ocean City Pizzeria Chain Plans Reopening After Being Closed After 3 Employees Tested Positive for COVID-19

OCEAN CITY, NJ – The iconic Manco and Manco Pizzerias on the Ocean City boardwalk have been closed since three employees tested positive for COVID-19 last week. Now, after a deep cleaning,…

Two High School Baseball Teams Forced Out of “Last Dance” After Contact with COVID-19 Positive Individuals

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Point Pleasant Boro and Middletown South baseball teams have been dropped from the “Last Dance” baseball tournaments after players were exposed to COVID-19 positive individuals tournament organizers said…

Toms River PBA Cancels Two Charity Sports Fundraisers for 2020 Due to COVID-19

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Police Department has announced it is cancelling two sports-themed events for 2020. “The Jingle Bells 5K Run and Pros vs Heroes Charity Flag Football Game…

Police Talk Down Suicidal Man Who Lost His Business Due to COVID-19

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy’s extended lockdown in New Jersey has now crossed the line from economic loss and it is quickly becoming a mental health crisis. This was evident…

“F*ck off and Leave!” Murphy Tells Those Who Disagree With His COVID-19 Response to go to Georgia

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy continues showing off the Garden State as a COVID-19 role model despite leading the nation in the number of deaths per 100,00 residents, he told residents,…

Murphy’s Daily COVID-19 Daily Brief Packed with Science & Math, But How Accurate Is It?

TRENTON, NJ – It’s not sure whether or not Governor Phil Murphy is trying to mislead New Jersey each and every morning during his daily COVID-19 briefing. We’re not saying that, but…

EZ-Pass to Refund 80,000 Administrative Fees Charged During COVID-19 Pandemic

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Due to a contractor error, about 79,000 New Jersey toll road and bridge customers were incorrectly charged administrative fees under the emergency toll-by-mail procedures put in place this…

Business Brief: Taking the Gym Outdoors in Toms River, Surviving COVID-19

TOMS RIVER, NJ – With gyms still on lockdown gym owners across the state are taking their workouts outside. One Toms River gym, Extraordinary Fitness has taken outdoor workouts to the next…

Governor Murphy Keeping Those Who Died of COVID-19 In Our Memories, Months After Their Deaths

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy takes a lot of hits from the media, but we feel credit is due to the Governor for keeping alive the memories of those who we’ve…

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