Hackettstown, NJ|News|
McDonald's Employee Handed Burning Dollar Bill: Hackettstown PD
The cashier burned her hand when she was handed a still-burning dollar bill, police said.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Katie Kausch , Patch Staff
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Born and raised in Edison, this NJ native has spent the past three years covering Morris County, and the past year and a half covering Edison and Metuchen. Before joining the Patch team, Katie previously worked at MTV News, Fox 5 New York, and News 12 New Jersey. She is a graduate of Marymount Manhattan College in New York City.
When she's not reporting, Katie enjoys listening to punk rock, checking out the local art scene, and trying new recipes. She's a big Broadway nerd (her favorite show is Dear Evan Hansen) and book worm (Harry Potter is her go-to re-read).
Questions? Tips? Email me at katie.kausch@patch.com
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Edison-Metuchen, NJ|News|
Kitten Trapped In Edison Storm Drain Evades Firefighters
Firefighters spent 36 hours trying to free the kitten, which eventually freed itself.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|News|
Driveway Repair Scam Making The Rounds In Chester
Police say the scammers will claim the asphalt is leftover from another project. If they come to your door, call police.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Edison-Metuchen, NJ|News|
Ramen Place Coming To Main Street Metuchen
Metuchenites will soon have another dinner option along Main Street.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|News|
25 Pets Cleared From The Randolph Animal Shelter
The 25 pets were adopted during "Clear The Shelter Day" this past weekend. It's not too late to find your new pet.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Morristown|News|
Man With Gun In Park Arrested: Morris Co. Park Police Blotter
Police made several arrests recently, including arresting a man with a gun in a local park.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Long Valley, NJ|News|
Lost Dog Comes Home 2 Years Later: Top Morris Co. News
We know you're busy. Here's a look back at some of the biggest stories in and around Morris County this week.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Woman With Special Needs Fired By Sparta Panera, Mom Says
"Her world crashed down on her and mine crashed with her," a NJ mom said when her daughter with special needs was allegedly fired by Panera.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Morristown|News|
Driver In Rt. 80 Bus Crash Wants Trial Moved Out Of Morris Co.
Lawyers for Hudy Muldrow, the driver in a crash that killed a teacher and student, want his trial moved out of Morris County.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Long Valley, NJ|News|
Long Valley Woman 'Beloved By All' Passes Away At 96
Evelyn R, Rogan, 96, was known for her open-door policy and lively gatherings.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|News|
23 Sickened In Hepatitis A Outbreak At Mendham Twp. Golf Club
Officials say one of the sickened people is "seriously ill."
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Long Valley, NJ|News|
NJ Family Attacked By Wolf In 'Something Out Of A Horror Movie'
A New Jersey dad used his bare hands and large rocks to fight off a wolf that wanted to attack his family in Canada last week.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Parsippany, NJ|News|
Fire In Board Of Education Basement Effects Server: Parsippany PD
Fire sprinklers damaged a Board of Education server, as well as the rest of the basement.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Morristown|News|
Ex-Morris Principal Pleads Guilty To Pharmacy Scam: Feds
Officials say the former principal defrauded the state healthcare plan by billing it for unnecessary medications.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Long Valley, NJ|News|
Union Schoolhouse Given County Historic Marker
Union Schoolhouse is on the state and national Register of Historic Places, and now also has a county marker.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|News|
Mendham Man Passes Away At 89
Robert Gates religiously completed the Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle - and always in pen!
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Morristown|News|
Trump Flying Out Of, Back Into Morristown Thursday Evening
The area around the airport will likely see delays and closures during the Thursday evening rush hour.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
6 Lake Hopatcong Beaches Reopened To Swimming
Six beaches and three sections of the lake are now safe to swim in, the NJ DEP said on Wednesday.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Hackettstown, NJ|News|
Car Reported Stolen In Accidental Mix-Up: Hackettstown Police
Police say the man that drove the car away had mistaken it for his similar SUV.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Long Valley, NJ|News|
Long Valley Olympian Was Harassed Before Alleged Shooting: Lawyer
A lawyer for the Olympian said he was harassed as part of a landlord-tenant dispute that culminated in a shooting earlier this month.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
