Jefferson, NJ|News|
Students Will Go to School on MLK Day, Presidents' Day
Spring break also knocked down to four days due to lost days from Sandy.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
- Morris Township-Morris Plains, NJ
Former Patch Staff
Lauren is a recent graduate of Ramapo College of New Jersey where she received a BA in Communication Arts with a concentration in Journalism in January of 2012. During her college career she contributed to her school's newspaper and radio station, and interned at both local and national television news networks where she worked with top producers in producing news packages and shows.
Lauren decided to take her journalism experience to the emerging field of community journalism, and is excited to break into the real world and report on the communities surrounding her town. She currently lives in Rockaway, NJ, and enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends, and running and swimming.
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Jefferson, NJ|News|
Jefferson Senior Signs to Play Lacrosse at Manhattan College
Darby Nolan will attend the New York college in fall 2013.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Sparta Classic Diner Offers Thanksgiving Special
First time diner is open for the holiday since its renovations, and already has over 80 complete orders in place.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Paintballs Hit 2 Cars, 1 Home on Dover Milton Road
Three incidents are believed to be connected, police say.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Tools, Radio Stolen From Vehicles Over Weekend
Vehicles left unlocked on Williams Trail and Vassar Trail broken into Saturday night, police say.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
BOE Meets, French Club Raises Money For Local Families This Week
Some local businesses will be open on Thanksgiving.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Hopatcong BOE Meets, Sparta's Annual Turkey Trot This Week
Schools will also be closed for Thanksgiving this week.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Trapped in Freezing Water, Woman 'Lucky' to be Alive
Two firefighters rescue woman after she drove into Lake Hopatcong.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Leo Avenue Home Sold For $175K
Two houses are sold this week in Hopatcong.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Fiddlers Way Home Sold For $500K
Two houses are sold this week in Sparta.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Woman Drives Into Lake, Power Restored Top Local News
A look at some of this week's top headlines in Hopatcong and Sparta.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Stone Cliff Terrace Home Sold For $477,500
Five houses come off the market this week in Jefferson.
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Jefferson, NJ|News|
Woman Drives Into Lake, Sandy Recovery Continues Top Local News
A look at this week's top headlines in Jefferson.
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Jefferson, NJ|News|
Rotary Club Raises Money For Hurricane Victims
Club will hold can shake Sunday to benefit Jefferson residents.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
'Dine Out' to Benefit Sparta Schools
Food purchases Monday and Tuesday will raise money for township schools.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Pictures With Santa at Hopatcong Pound
Hopatcong Pound Project invites residents to bring their pets for a photo op with Santa on Sunday.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
French Club Event to Benefit Jefferson Families in Need
Proceeds of second annual Cafe au Lait go toward children's holiday gifts.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Residents May Lose Power While JCP&L Makes Repairs, Police Say
Police also advise residents when to pile brush, and how to deal remaining Sandy debris.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Sandy Victim: 'I'll Never Take Anything For Granted Again'
Hopatcong resident Marygrace Tiersch continues to recover after tree fell on her during storm.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Woman Drove Car into Lake Hopatcong, Cops Say
She wasn't hurt and was alone in the vehicle.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
