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.
The moon will appear bigger and brighter as one of four consecutive “supermoons,” and sky-gazers can also view a partial lunar eclipse.
The moon will appear bigger and brighter as one of four consecutive “supermoons,” and sky-gazers can also view a partial lunar eclipse.
The Forbes report is based on a survey of more than 160,000 employees. NJ Transit and several health systems were among the state's top 10.
Staff at a Monmouth Co. doctor's office "had no knowledge" of the health network's service animal policy before the incident, records show.
Sunny days and crisp evenings are perfect for outdoor fun. Here are some local events to enjoy this fall.
These colleges "have found many ways to set their students up to succeed," this study by CollegePulse and The Wall Street Journal said.
These colleges "have found many ways to set their students up to succeed," this study by CollegePulse and The Wall Street Journal said.
A lucky player hit the jackpot for Wednesday's Jersey Cash 5 drawing, and the convenience store will get a bonus $2K for selling the winner.
Catch up with the stories making headlines today in the Garden State.
Catch up with the stories making headlines today across New York City.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers, and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers, and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers, and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers, and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers, and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
The Pennsylvania man is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting five women and a 17-year-old girl.
The students are part of an elite cadre of semifinalists nationwide, representing less than 1 percent of high school seniors.
Now, 200 companies are listed on the state's WALL, or Workplace Accountability in Labor List. The latest additions owe a collective $2.1M.
The officer was seriously hurt after his gun discharged during a week-long rifle course at a Passaic Co. shooting range, authorities said.
Sedaris, a writer and comedian who's known for his wit, satire, and social commentary, will be part of WPU's Distinguished Lecturer Series.
