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.
Chatham residents spend 20 percent of their annual household income on bills, a study found - including rent, insurance, and Internet.
Parsippany residents spend 33 percent of their annual household income on bills, a study found - including rent, insurance, and Internet.
Morristown residents spend 27 percent of their annual household income on bills, a study found - including rent, insurance, and Internet.
Wayne residents spend 27 percent of their annual household income on bills, a study found - including for rent, insurance, and Internet.
Find bargains in local neighborhoods and at the Chester First Aid Squad, or register to sell some of things you found while spring cleaning.
Will it be sunny for the Easter Bunny in Morris County? Take a look at the local forecast:
Will it be sunny for the Easter Bunny in Morristown? Take a look at the local forecast:
Marshalls is moving their Parsippany store to a new location on Route 46, and announced a grand opening this April.
Will it be sunny for the Easter Bunny in Wayne? Take a look at the local forecast:
Looking to take part in Wayne's 2024 Memorial Day Parade? Here's how to get your team, group, or organization marching.
Wayne PD was involved in the long-term investigation, which culminated in officials searching 10 locations in three counties on Monday.
Signage has been installed, and the new Parsippany location on Route 46 is looking for employees as they ready for opening.
Each of the 48 continental states will see some of the solar eclipse, which occurs when the moon slips between our bright star and Earth.
Each of the 48 continental states will see some of the solar eclipse, which occurs when the moon slips between our bright star and Earth.
Each of the 48 continental states will see some of the solar eclipse, which occurs when the moon slips between our bright star and Earth.
Each of the 48 continental states will see some of the solar eclipse, which occurs when the moon slips between our bright star and Earth.
Each of the 48 continental states will see some of the solar eclipse, which occurs when the moon slips between our bright star and Earth.
Each of the 48 continental states will see some of the solar eclipse, which occurs when the moon slips between our bright star and Earth.
Council decided not to go through with the plan after learning renovations would cost much more than anticipated, a report said.
Police said they will be "strictly enforcing" the new speed restrictions.
