Give me a holler with story ideas, suggestions, or questions: [email protected]. 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.
Officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert just after 2 a.m. Wednesday and found the man wounded on the sidewalk, according to authorities.
This year's County Fair runs from Aug. 15 through Aug. 18, with live music every night and fireworks on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
More than two dozen states are reporting “very high” levels and another 17 report “high” levels of wastewater viral activity, data shows.
More than two dozen states are reporting “very high” levels and another 17 report “high” levels of wastewater viral activity, data shows.
More than two dozen states are reporting “very high” levels and another 17 report “high” levels of wastewater viral activity, data shows.
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 police force currently consists of 126 sworn officers in three divisions (Patrol, Investigative, and Operations).
The NJ Department of Education announced its 2024/25 County Teachers of the Year, showcasing standout educators. Here's the list:
Catch up with the stories making headlines today across the five boroughs.
Catch up with the stories making headlines today across the Garden State.
Here are some of the important 2024-25 school year dates to get on the calendar, with a week to go before students head back.
Jerry McMinn volunteered with the Pompton Lakes First Aid Squad for almost 70 years, and owned a popular ice cream shop with his brother.
Letters and checks will soon be in the proverbial and actual mail as New Jersey's property tax relief program kicks off for 2024.
A man has been charged in the July 2023 overdose death of a North Jersey resident who was an athlete, Eagle Scout, and swim coach.
Blink Fitness, which has monthly memberships starting at $15, said it will close 10 percent of its gyms. Blink has 15 locations in NJ.
A grand jury charged the 38-year-old with "multiple acts of domestic violence," officials said. He has been placed on administrative leave.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers, and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.