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.
This study includes much more than just crime and road safety statistics, and compares all 50 states across 52 key safety indicators.
Ready for some tasty research? A car rental company is looking for a 'Hoagie Hunter' to eat Hot Turkey Gobblers for cash, and a gift card.
The summer farmer's market will draw to a close later this month, before it returns to the Wayne Community Center (formerly the Y).
Here's what to know about the community center including hours, what is available, what is in the works, and staffing/membership numbers.
Sgt. Monica Mosley was able to fire her service weapon before one of the burglars shot her in the back of the head, prosecutors said.
The entire state is under a Red Flag Warning as this record-breaking dry spell continues.
Catch up with the stories making headlines today across New York City.
Catch up with the stories making headlines today in the Garden State.
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Join members of the community for dancing, music, and food to celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights.
Local veterans and their family and friends will gather near American Legion Post 174 to commemorate Veterans Day on Monday.
Proceeds from the gala will go towards supporting Wayne Schools students during important transition periods in their school journeys.
Hit the streets of New York City with "Annie" and enter the imagination of "Our Miss Brooks" in these upcoming high school productions.
If you haven't submitted an application for the state's property tax relief program, you still have time — here's when the new deadline is.
The former owner of a shipping and logistics company has admitted to withholding at least $3.5 million in payroll taxes, officials said.
More than 4 million New Jersey residents cast their vote for President. Take a look at the votes were cast in each county.
More than 4 million NJ residents cast their vote for President on Tuesday, and also in local elections. See the latest Morris Co. results:
More than 4 million NJ residents cast their vote for President on Tuesday, and for local elections. See the latest Washington Twp. results:
More than 4 million NJ residents cast their vote for President on Tuesday, and also in local elections. See the latest school board results:
The hospitals were ranked based on quality metrics from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and several national surveys.
The hospitals were ranked based on quality metrics from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and several national surveys.
