Jefferson, NJ|News|
More Than $2K in Copper Items Stolen From Car
Two vehicle break-ins likely unrelated, police said.
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|
Post-Sandy 'Panic' Leads to Gas Thefts in Jefferson
With long lines at the pump, three fuel thefts and siphoning reported in Lake Hopatcong area.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Communication Key Issue in Sandy, Residents Say
Officials and residents agree at council meeting communication is where most of the problems evolved during storm's aftermath.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Sandy Make-Up Days to be Decided on Monday
BOE members will vote on how to make up lost time from storm.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
UPDATE: Power Restored to Over 1,000 Knocked Out Wednesday
Outages occurred as crews pulled fuse to safely cut trees, police say.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Jefferson Tree Lighting Set for Nov. 30
Annual holiday celebration will take place at the Jefferson Township Gazebo.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Sandy Aftermath Tops Hopatcong Meeting Agenda
Borough Council meeting may get moved to fire station if resident turnout is too large.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Jefferson Youth Football Donates to Sandy Victims
Team gives blankets they received as presents at the end of their season to the Senior Center.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Resident: 'People Need to Stop Complaining and Finger Pointing'
Borough resident says she is sick of the 'finger pointing and mayor bashing' through Sandy's aftermath, and said residents should focus on the bigger problems.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Drunk Driver Pins Man Against Guide Rail, Cops Say
Sparta woman charged with assault by auto, DWI and careless driving.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Jefferson Falcon Boys Soccer Team Wins Tournament
The travel team wins two tournaments in October.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Power Restored, Schools Reopen in Sandy Aftermath
Hopatcong starts returning to normalcy two weeks after storm.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
West Coast Tree Company Helps With Sandy Cleanup
Adam Guy brings his Seattle company to clear debris from storm.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
West Coast Tree Company Helps With Sandy Cleanup
Adam Guy brings his Seattle company to Hopatcong and Jefferson to clean up debris from storm.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Mayor: Communication Suffered After Sandy
Hopatcong Mayor Sylvia Petillo releases a statement Monday after the borough is almost fully restored with power.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Hopatcong High School Reopens, Shelter Closes
Classes will resume on Wednesday after shelter gets cleared out Monday and Tuesday.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Power Nearly Fully Restored in Hopatcong, OEM Says
About 95 percent of power was restored to the borough Sunday night, shelter will close by Monday night.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Power Back in Most of Township
Mayor Felter says majority of power was restored Sunday night.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Jefferson Schools Reopen Monday
Students go back to school after two weeks of closures from Sandy's damage.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Hopatcong Middle and Elementary Schools Opening Tuesday
High schools closes shelter Monday night, and may open for school as early as Wednesday, superintendent says.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
