Jefferson, NJ|News|
Jefferson Man, 51, Killed After Tree Crashes in House
Storm uprooted tree on Nicole Court early Tuesday morning.
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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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Hopatcong High School Open For Shelter
Police say whole town is shut down, with multiple trees and wires down.
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Jefferson, NJ|News|
Residents Should Stay Off Roads, Police Warn
Multiple trees and power lines are down all over the township, police say.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Downed Trees Close Several Sparta Roads
Residents are also experiencing power outages throughout the township Monday night.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Thousands Without Power in Hopatcong, Sparta
JCP&L reports thousands of customers throughout Hopatcong and Sparta experiencing power outages Monday night.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Hopatcong Schools Remain Closed Tuesday
Hurricane Sandy also postpones Hopatcong and Sparta BOE meetings to Thursday.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
UPDATE: More Than 7,000 Without Power in Jefferson
Residents experience more power outages Monday night from Hurricane Sandy weather impacts.
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Jefferson, NJ|News|
Hurricane Sandy: Closings, Outages, and More
Check back here for updated information, and keep us posted if your business, shop, service or organization is closing because of the storm.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Hurricane Sandy: Reporting Outages and Closings
Check back here for updated information, and let us and others know if your business, shop, service or organization is closing because of the storm.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Residents Clear Out Stores For Hurricane Prep
Hopatcong Quick Chek has 'record-setting' sales.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Hopatcong OEM: Safety Tips When Losing Power
Hopatcong OEM says to call power company first, and to make sure generator runs outside home.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Schools Closed Monday, Tuesday Due to Sandy
Storm also cancels all after-school and evening activities.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Jefferson Man, 31, Killed in Motorcycle Crash
Matthew Rizzo struck a telephone pole on Route 181 Sunday afternoon, police said.
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Jefferson, NJ|News|
$11K Cost For Dogs, 'Frankenstorm' Prep Work Top Local News
A look at this week's top headlines in Jefferson.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
25 Arrested in Drug Bust, Hurricane Sandy Prep Work Top Local News
A look at some of this week's top headlines in Hopatcong and Sparta.
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Jefferson, NJ|News|
Seneca Trail Home Sold For $160K
One home is sold this week in Jefferson.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Air Castle Isle Home Sold in Hopatcong For $775K
Two homes are sold this week in Hopatcong.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
West Shore Trail Home Sold in Sparta For $1.6M
Six homes are sold this week in Sparta.
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Jefferson, NJ|News|
Hurricane Sandy: Jefferson Officials Prepare Early
Generators and emergency equipment ready for 'Frankenstorm.'
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
'Frankenstorm:' Police Urge Residents to be Cautious
Jefferson Police want residents to prepare now for the impending storm.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
