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 petition writer said this "fine example of industrial design" should not be replaced by "another big-box style apartment block."
Namkeen is known for their classic Nashville Sandwich and chicken and waffles, and has a distinct Pakistani flair to their menu.
The one-vehicle crash took place Sunday afternoon on Route 15, said police.
Police said business owners and employees have been able to catch some of the attempted transactions with counterfeit detection pens.
The comprehensive screening includes a pelvic exam and Pap smear, breast exam, blood pressure, and more. See more details below:
Hundreds are expected to attend the county's Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall unveiling in Wayne. Here are two local veterans' stories.
Students who would like "to pursue problems and learn to think deeply" are encouraged to join the math team at Morristown High School.
Teams from both high schools qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship, held in Texas earlier this spring.
Church and school leaders will address families' questions at a two meetings Friday; a community member said some parents plan to protest.
Police said a Chihuahua was fatally injured in one of the attacks. Wildlife officials are trying to trap the adult bear.
The open walk is co-sponsored by the township’s Ad Hoc Trails Committee and the Washington Township Land Trust.
This eatery offers traditional New York Jewish deli fare, and has another location in New Providence. See what's on the menu:
Many local grads excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one graduate who deserves a shoutout in Jefferson.
The 76-year-old Sussex County woman is one of 10 people charged with creating a blockade inside a clinic to keep patients from getting in.
North Jersey-based AKBA is dedicated to celebrating and preserving Karachai culture. The group is re-launching a dance ensemble, ELBRUS USA.
The Red Bulls said they will continue using their existing training ground in Hanover until the new, $112 million complex is built.
NJ-based H.K. Truck Center paid $3.68 million to buy land around their current site, and will build a brand new truck repair facility.
This second Wayne Wawa would be on Hamburg Turnpike, which was most recently the Hibachi Grill Buffet. A third location is under contract.
Police issued an advisory after two bear attacks that harmed residents' dogs in the last week, including one less than a mile from a school.
The craft brewery and taproom will mark its five-year anniversary with new brews and merchandise, live music, and a food cart on May 18-19.
