New Haven, CT|News|
New Haven Mom Is 'Extra Special,' 'Does Everything She Can' For Kids
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the New Haven area. Meet Ashley Malone of New Haven!
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
- Tinley Park, IL
I was born and raised in the south suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. I attained both my bachelor and master degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During my time in local news, I have learned invaluable lessons in journalism, as I teared up while covering the funeral of a beloved couple and chased a renegade miniature pony through a subdivision. I have seen firsthand what responsible, inspiring hyper-local journalism can do for a community.
I started with Patch in 2010, as a Local Editor covering the south suburbs. In 2017, I moved into the national role of Deputy Managing Editor and now Director of Editorial Recruitment and Training, in which I handle the recruiting, hiring, and training of journalists on our team, in addition to other editorial projects. I'm thrilled to contribute in such a way to a news organization I've grown to love so deeply over the past 12 years.
Questions? Concerns? Comments? You have my full attention at lauren.traut@patch.com, or 708-323-6173.
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Milford, CT|News|
Milford Mom, Grandma 'Has The Biggest Heart,' Gives Her All To Family
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Milford area. Meet Alexandra Jaser of Milford!
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Branford, CT|News|
Branford Mom, Longtime School Bus Driver Loves All Kids Like Her Own
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Branford area. Meet Laura Nuzzello of Branford!
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
Milford Mom Of 4 'Always Sees The Good In Others,' Leads By Example
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Milford area. Meet Bridget Krauss of Milford!
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Local Mom Is Daughter's 'Bestie' Who Would Do Anything For Her
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton area. Meet Beth!
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Temecula Mom Loves To Bake, Goes Above And Beyond For Family
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Temecula area. Meet Sylvia Guerrero of Temecula.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|News|
Danville Mom Always Knows What Her Kids Need, Sacrifices For Them
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Danville area. Meet Arpita Limbachiya!
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Local Mom Loves Community And Its Pets, Inspires People To Keep Going
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Lake Elsinore-Wildomar area. Meet Jan Bratten!
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Temecula Mom Chased College Dream at 40, Made Ker 5 Kids So Proud
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Temecula area. Meet Vanessa Martinez of Temecula.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Orange County Woman, 92, Raised 4 Kids On Own, Still Has Zest For Life
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Orange County area. Meet Isabel Gaglio of Orange County.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Murrieta Mom, School Librarian 'Ms. T' Has Changed Thousands Of Lives
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Murrieta area. Meet Lee Titford!
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley Park Chamber To Put On Carnival For Armed Forces Weekend
The carnival will be held Friday, May 19–Sunday, May 21 in the Tinley Park 80th Avenue Metra station.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Here's To The Pope! New Lenox Brewery Starts Tradition of 'JPII Day'
Hickory Creek Brewing in New Lenox will honor the life and birthday of late Pope John Paul II, with a weekend of events beginning May 18.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest HS Junior, Soon Eagle Scout A Force On Stage, In Friendship
Joseph, a junior at Oak Forest High School, always comes prepared—to hone his skills, encourage castmates, even bandage wounds.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Sixth Grader A Star On Stage, In School and Friendships
Alyssa loves to sing, dance, and perform in musical theater productions. She'll star in Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin this summer.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Pick For New HF Park District Leader Was 'Right In Our Back Yard'
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District taps new executive director ahead of current leader's planned retirement.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|News|
Alameda Mom Is 'Brave, Dependable, Loving,' Daughter Says
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Alameda area. Meet Mary Jane Soriano Manuel of Alameda.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Burke, VA|News|
Burke Mom Fights To Preserve Family's History, Support Seniors
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Burke area. Meet Corazon Sandoval Foley of Burke.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Orland Park Woman Killed In Tinley Park Crash Identified
An 84-year-old Orland Park woman who died after the car she was driving hit another Tuesday night has been identified.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Woman's 7 Children 'Lucked Out' With Her As Mom
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Woodbridge area. Meet Jennien Leinenbach of Woodbridge.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
