Jefferson, NJ|News|
Drunk Woman Crashed, Fled Scene, Police Say
Jefferson resident charged with DWI, leaving the scene and failure to report an accident.
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|
Over $1K Worth of Electronics Stolen From Cars
Recent rash of car burglaries not believed to be connected, cops say.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Jewelry Stolen From Jefferson Homes, Cops Say
More than $10K worth of items taken in two incidents not believed to be connected.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Alleged Burglar Now Faces Drug Charges, Cops Say
Hopatcong man accused of burglarizing a Mendham Township home arrested again during a DWI checkpoint last week.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Gunshots Fired at Close Range Killed Woman, Expert Testifies
Firearms identification expert describes murder scene evidence in Tedesco trial.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
'Olde English Feast' Featured at Jefferson High
Residents can step into Jeffersonshire this weekend and enjoy an interactive dinner and performance in an Old English theme.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Sparta Reimbursed 75% For Sandy Damage
Township still waiting for a full estimate from FEMA.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Lost Cat Reunited With Owner 4 Months Later
Pet was found Thursday stuck in a bush on Tulsa Trail.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Murder Scene Photos Shown at Tedesco Trial
In the second week of Giuseppe Tedesco's murder trial, photos of bullets found in Alyssa Ruggieri's body are presented to the jury.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
French Club Raises Over $800 For Jefferson Families
Money will go toward gifts for township children during the holidays.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Boy, 11, Starts Toy Drive For Borough Families in Need
Sixth-grader Mikey Gaccione inspired while he was volunteering during Sandy, starts collecting toys for the holidays.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
2 Bears Found Dead on Route 15
NJDEP picked up the bears in Jefferson on Wednesday.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Stolen Copper Piping Causes Oil Spill, Police Say
$25K reward offered for information that leads to arrest in residential burglary.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Christmas Tree Business a Local Family Tradition
Robert Headley Christmas Tree Farm in Oak Ridge has been around since the 1950s.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Agreement Reached in Teacher Contract Dispute
Hopatcong school district, education association agree to health care terms.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Jefferson Man Killed In Crash 'Loving Father,' Moved to U.S. for Kids
Family of Amir Khan, 52, say he was following the 'American dream.'
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Montville, NJ|News|
Power Line Project Makes Progress, Despite Sandy
After about a month of construction delays, the Susquehanna-Roseland Power Line project is still moving forward.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Annual Holiday House Decorating Contest This Week
Registration forms due Wednesday, contest held on Friday.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Menorah, Tree Lighting Celebrate Holidays in Hopatcong
Families gather to see Santa, enjoy holiday spirit.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
'Olde English Feast,' Giving Tree Toy Drive This Week
A look at what's going on this week in Jefferson.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff