Jefferson, NJ|News|
'Christmas in the Village' Brings Holiday Cheer
Musical performances, museum tours, arts and craft sales and more planned for Saturday.
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|
Graduation Pushed Back in Sparta Due to Sandy
Students will attend school an extra week in June, and on MLK and Presidents Day to make up lost school days.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Hilltop Field Upgrades Planned, Agreement Reached
Youth football league to share facilities with high school teams.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Tip Jar Stolen From Hopatcong Deli, Cops Say
21-year-old caught after she allegedly took about $35 from E&T Deli.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Sandy Reimbursement Offered This Week
Hopatcong residents can sign up starting Monday to apply for reimbursement from the Sussex County Department of Human Services.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Jefferson Tree Lighting, 'Visit With Santa' This Week
A look at the week full of holiday events going on this week in Jefferson.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Sandy Benefit at Pavinci's, Make-Up Days to be Set
A look at what's going on this week in Hopatcong and Sparta and what you can expect to see on Patch.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Mara Boulevard Home Sold For $292K
Two homes are sold this week in Sparta.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Tobyhanna Trail Home Sold For $165K
One home is sold this week in Hopatcong.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Minnisink Road Home Sold For $370K
Four houses come off the market this week in Jefferson.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Woman 'Lucky' to Be Alive, Sandy Make-Up Days Top Local News
A resident injured during storm is walking again also among this week's top headlines.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Woman 'Lucky' to be Alive, BOE Seeks Waiver Top Local News
Hopatcong students also demand end to ongoing contract dispute in this week's top headlines.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Top Toys Jefferson Kids are Asking For
Find out what’s in before you head out to take advantage of Small Business Saturday savings.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Top Toys Hopatcong and Sparta Kids are Asking For
Find out what’s in before you head out to take advantage of Small Business Saturday savings.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Win $100K For Jefferson Schools in Patch's 'Deck the House' Contest
Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Win $100K For Hopatcong and Sparta Schools in Patch's 'Deck the House' Contest
Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Kirkland, WA|News|
Kirkland Tree Company Helps With Sandy Cleanup
Adam Guy packs his company and crew east to New Jersey to help clear debris from the storm.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Thanksgiving Leftovers: What Do You Do With Them?
Share your best recipes for the day after.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Thanksgiving Leftovers: What Do You Do With Them?
Share your best recipes for the day after.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Black Friday Rush Hits the Rockaway Mall
Hundreds wait in lines after turkey meal to be the first to get holiday deals.
Lauren Mennen, Patch Staff
