Mendham-Chester, NJ|News|
Police 'Fishing Frenzy' Competition Returns To Mendham This Spring
Junior anglers are welcome to cast their lines for several types of trout at the fourth year of this community event.
Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
- Cincinnati, OH
Give me a holler with story ideas, suggestions, or questions: michelle.rotuno-johnson@patch.com. You'll see my bylines in NJ and PA, and occasionally other places on Patch. I live in southern Ohio currently.
I "began" my journalism career at the age of six when I decided to produce a paper for my neighbors with looseleaf paper, a pencil, and some very amateur drawing skills. Now, I am a general assignment editor for Patch with our NJ/PA team, providing local news coverage to our readers in the region. I really enjoy covering local news and working with other Patch journalists.
My work has appeared in newspapers, on TV stations, and for a radio station as well as on digital platforms. I have undergraduate degrees in journalism and religion from Ohio Wesleyan University, and a double Master's degree in journalism and mass communication from Ohio University and the University of Leipzig in Germany. In 2014, I wrote a local history book on the Marion Popcorn Festival, which takes place every fall in Marion, OH.
When I'm not "doing the news," I am usually thinking about Star Wars, The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss, or soccer. I am a big fan of Chelsea Football Club, both the men's and women's teams. I have a dog named Sprout and two cats, Scoops and Bast.
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Parsippany, NJ|News|
Parsippany Neighbors Press Murphy On Crime Laws Amid Break-Ins, Thefts
The Parsippany Neighborhood Watch formed last summer to put their concerns about home break-ins and vehicle thefts into action.
Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
$810K Settles Wrongful Conviction In Manhattan Newsstand Robberies
NYPD and city officials failed to disclose the disciplinary records of two cops testifying against Titus McBride, a judge found.
Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
Parsippany, NJ|News|
Pedestrian Killed In Crash On Major NJ Highway: Officials
The Morris County Prosecutor's Office confirmed that a pedestrian was struck and killed Monday morning near a busy intersection.
Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|News|
Indie Movie Filming In Morristown Stars Julianna Margulies, Ed Burns
"Miller by Marriage" crews have already shot some scenes at St. Elizabeth University and the Madison Hotel, and will continue this week.
Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|News|
Boil Advisory Lifted For Chester, Randolph Water Customers
A water main break on Friday caused customers to experience a loss in water pressure, and prompted a boil alert order for several days.
Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
Wayne, NJ|News|
Wayne Boy, 8, Headed To National 'Elks Hoop Shoot' Free Throw Contest
Dylan hopes to be the first Elks Hoop Shoot winner from New Jersey in more than 20 years. Here's more about the contest, and how to follow:
Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
Parsippany, NJ|News|
Quake Scares Kids, Employee Keeps Calm At Boonton Coffee Co: VIDEO
Security cameras from a Morris County coffee shop caught the startling moment when a magnitude 4.8 earthquake rolled through New Jersey.
Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|News|
3 Aftershocks Detected Near Morris Co. After Friday Earthquake: USGS
As of the latest update, both smaller earthquakes measured magnitude 2.0 on the Richter scale.
Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|News|
Water Main Break Closes Road At Chester And Randolph Border: PD
Photo and videos show water gushing into the air from a crack in the road. Drivers should expect delays.
Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
Wayne, NJ|News|
Total Solar Eclipse: How Much We’ll See In Wayne, When To See It
Everyone in the continental U.S. will see some of this celestial phenomenon. Here's what to expect in the Wayne area, and local events:
Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|News|
Total Solar Eclipse: What We’ll See In Mendham + Chester, How To View
Everyone in the continental U.S. will see some of this phenomenon. Here's what to expect in Mendham and Chester, and some local events:
Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|News|
Total Solar Eclipse: How Much We’ll See In Morristown, When To See It
Everyone in the continental U.S. will see some of this celestial phenomenon. Here's what to expect in the Morristown area, and local events:
Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
Parsippany, NJ|News|
Total Solar Eclipse: How Much We’ll See In Parsippany, When To See It
Everyone in the continental U.S. will see some of this celestial phenomenon. Here's what to expect in the Parsippany area, and local events:
Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
Wayne, NJ|News|
No Damage Reports After Quake Rattles Wayne; Flooding Still A Concern
More aftershocks are possible after Friday's earthquake in New Jersey, but the main concern for Wayne was flooded roads.
Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|News|
Possible Gas Leak Evacuates Morris Co. Offices After Friday Quake
The Morris County Office of Emergency Management said they did not receive any reports of "significant widespread damage or injuries."
Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|News|
After Earthquakes Shake Morris Communities, No Major Damage: Officials
A moderate earthquake was confirmed in New Jersey on Friday, with several smaller quakes following. More aftershocks are also possible.
Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|News|
Earthquake Prompts Shelter-In-Place For Chester Schools Friday: PD
Yes, that was an earthquake - and Chester Schools are under a shelter-in-place as of 10:40 a.m. Friday.
Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
Parsippany, NJ|News|
Tree Worker Electrocuted Working On Morris Co. Power Line: Police
Police and first responders got the worker out of the tree and rushed him to Morristown Medical Center, where he later died, officials said.
Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|News|
Man Exposed Himself To Boy, 9, During Online Chat: Morris Prosecutor
The 39-year-old is also accused of asking the child to send him explicit photos, officials said.
Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
