Edison-Metuchen, NJ|News|
New Water And Sewer Director Hired In Edison
The new director has previous experience leading a freshly-established utility system.
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|
Stolen Car Leads Edison Police On Chase, Crashes Into Pole: PD
The chase ended in Avenel, after a North Brunswick man is accused of crashing a stolen car, police say.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Morristown|News|
Morris Co. Man Missing For Over Two Weeks
The man's family have not seen or heard from him since the end of October, Morristown officials said.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|News|
Woman, 3 Kids Rescued From Hacklebarney State Park
The group were found about a mile into the park, after they were unable to find their way out.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
'The Bold, The Young, And The Murdered' Play At Jefferson High
The high school's fall performance centers on a long-running soap opera that's complicated by a real-life murder.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Parsippany, NJ|News|
Parsippany Hills Senior Commits To University For Field Hockey
The Parsippany Hills senior will continue her field hockey career at the collegiate level.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Edison-Metuchen, NJ|News|
Dean's Cafe Closes Shop In Metuchen
It's not clear what will go in the space next.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Parsippany, NJ|News|
6 Morris Co. Lands Tapped For Open Space Preservation Grants
The six properties will split $1.96 million in open space project grants.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|News|
Black River Fields Tapped For A County Preservation Grant
The grant would allow for the purchase of the fields, to ensure they can remain in recreational use.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Morris Township-Morris Plains, NJ|News|
ValleVue Farms Tapped For A County Preservation Grant
The grant would allow for the purchase of the farmland, so additional trails can be built in the area.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Jefferson Forests Tapped For A County Preservation Grant
The grant would allow for the purchase of the area, to help preserve the ecological integrity and build more trails.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Morristown|News|
Pendergrast Named Superintendent Of The Year In NJ
Mendham resident and Morris School District superintendent Mackey Pendergrast has been named the top superintendent in New Jersey.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Parsippany, NJ|News|
Temperatures In The Teens Set November Records In NJ
A 100-year-old record was broken with Wednesday's fierce cold snap across New Jersey. In Morris County, temps dipped to just 17 degrees.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Edison-Metuchen, NJ|News|
Amazon Fired NJ Employee For Using Medical Marijuana, Suit Claims
The warehouse employee says he tried to tell Amazon he used medical marijuana for anxiety ahead of a drug test, but was then fired anyway.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Morristown|News|
Holly Walk Back For 2019 In Morristown
Visit historic sites around Morristown, decorated for the holidays in true-to-history styles.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Alleged Drunk Driver Charged With Punching Cop: Jefferson PD
You can read about recent arrests made by the Jefferson Township police department in the blotter here.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Edison-Metuchen, NJ|News|
Edison Gas Station Killing Suspect Indicted On Murder Charges
Marcus A. Wright, 23, is currently being held in a South Carolina jail ahead of extradition to NJ on charges he murdered his cellmate.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Hackettstown, NJ|News|
2 Harassed Woman Over Cost Of Husband's Cancer Treatment: HPD
The two Hackettstown women are accused of harassing a local resident about the costs of her deceased husband's cancer care, police said.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Edison-Metuchen, NJ|News|
Menlo Park Mall 2019 Black Friday, Holiday Hours
The mall has extended hours all season long, including Black Friday and Christmas Eve.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff
Parsippany, NJ|News|
Rockaway Townsquare Mall 2019 Black Friday, Holiday Hours
The mall has extended hours all season long, including Black Friday and Christmas Eve.
Katie Kausch, Patch Staff