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 vaccines, which will be available soon, are designed to target recent COVID strains that have contributed to a summer surge nationwide.
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.
Catch up with the stories making headlines today in the Garden State.
Catch up with the stories making headlines today across New York City.
From SoCal to Wayne, this franchise offers freshly-made juices, smoothies, and bowls as well as cold-pressed bottled juices and cleanses.
NJ State Police said the teen was being pulled on a raft behind a boat, and the propeller struck her as she was trying to get back on board.
This Forbes report is based on a survey of more than 160,000 employees. IKEA and several health systems were among Pennsylvania's top 10.
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 like Crystal Smith-Herman, and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
The township's annual 9/11 memorial service will honor the seven Wayne residents who died in the terrorist attacks.
Every dog can have his — or her — day at the lake, during the upcoming "Doggie Dip."
Catch up with the stories making headlines today in the Garden State.
Catch up with the stories making headlines today across New York City.
See which medical centers from Pennsylvania made the Becker's Hospital Review list.
