Lauren Kidd Ferguson

Community Reporter

lkferguson@dailyvoice.com

Lauren Kidd Ferguson began her journalism career in 2004 as a statehouse reporter for Gannett New Jersey. She was a member of a team that covered state government and politics for seven daily newspapers throughout New Jersey. Her coverage of the McGreevey administration and young voters earned her the New Jersey Press Association’s award for best rookie reporter in the state. Lauren also served as a reporter for Gannett’s flagship New Jersey paper, the Asbury Park Press. She covered communities along the Jersey Shore, and won investigative reporting awards for writing about police brutality in Seaside Park. She has also worked as a speechwriter and spokesperson for the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, as well as a communications manager for Children’s Rights, a national advocacy organization that uses the law to reform foster care systems. Lauren graduated from the College of New Jersey. She grew up in Ringwood, and now calls Waldwick home. She believes everyone has a story to tell, and she’d love to hear yours.

Lauren was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Driver Sues Target After Rolling Red Ball Smashes SUV In Paramus Lot Driver Sues Target After Rolling Red Ball Smashes SUV In Paramus Lot
Driver Sues Target After Rolling Red Ball Smashes SUV In Paramus Lot PARAMUS, N.J. – After one of Target’s signature red balls smashed into her vehicle at a busy Paramus mall, a Pearl River, N.Y. woman is suing the retail chain, NJ.com reports. In November, a concrete ball used as a safety device outside of the Bergen Town Center on Route 4 became loose when it was struck by a Dodge Ram, and then rolled into the driver side door of Eileen Grady’s Nisan Rogue, authorities said at the time. Grady filed a claim with Target's insurance company, which was originally denied. But after media reported on the incident, Target offered to pay for the damage, but Grady …
Bloomingdale Mourns Soccer Player, 15 Bloomingdale Mourns Soccer Player, 15
Bloomingdale Mourns Soccer Player, 15 BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. – Bloomingdale is grieving the loss of a 15-year-old resident. Catherine Anthony died Monday, according to a GoFundMe page set up to raise money for her funeral service. Anthony played soccer and fenced for Butler High School, according to the page. Samantha Campoli, who created the page, described Anthony as “full of character” and “loved by those who surrounded her.” “We are asking for any support for the family during this tragic time,” she wrote. More than $4,000 had been raised by Tuesday afternoon. CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR LEAVE WORDS OF SUPPORT.
Burlington Opening, Bringing New Jobs To Clifton Burlington Opening, Bringing New Jobs To Clifton
Burlington Opening, Bringing New Jobs To Clifton CLIFTON, N.J. – Burlington will be opening a store in the Clifton Commons shopping center, NorthJersey.com reports. The chain, formerly known as Burlington Coat Factory, will take over the space along Route 3 that once housed Sports Authority, the story says. The store is slated to open by the fall, and is expected to hire between 50 and 100 people, the story says. For information on job opportunities, people should visit the company’s website, according to the article. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL NORTHJERSEY.COM STORY.
Saddle Brook Mom Battling Cancer: ‘Smile Every Chance You Get’ Saddle Brook Mom Battling Cancer: ‘Smile Every Chance You Get’
Saddle Brook Mom Battling Cancer: ‘Smile Every Chance You Get’ SADDLE BROOK, N.J. – A longtime Saddle Brook mom is battling stage 4 breast and bone cancer, and her community is rallying to give her support. “This treatable but not curable type of cancer has impacted my life and the life of my family in an unfathomable way,” Pauline McCarthy wrote on a GoFundMe page created to raise money for her as she fights the disease. “My treatment which consists of chemo twice a day every day has eliminated my capability to work,” the mother and grandmother wrote. The page has raised over $7,000 in donations by Monday evening. “I am so thankful for the constant …
Former Franklin Lakes ‘Real Housewife’ Victim Of Brutal Home Invasion Former Franklin Lakes ‘Real Housewife’ Victim Of Brutal Home Invasion
Former Franklin Lakes ‘Real Housewife’ Victim Of Brutal Home Invasion FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. – Former “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star and Franklin Lakes resident Dina Manzo was punched multiple times in the face during a brutal home invasion Saturday evening, according to multiple media reports. Manzo and her millionaire boyfriend David Cantin were attacked in their Holmdel townhouse, according to a NBC News report. The couple came home to discover two people in their home, who then attacked Cantin with a baseball bat, breaking his nose, and punched Manzo multiple times in the face, before bounding the pair together with their faces covered, according …
Longtime Franklin Lakes UPS Driver Gets Surprise Send-Off Longtime Franklin Lakes UPS Driver Gets Surprise Send-Off
Longtime Franklin Lakes UPS Driver Gets Surprise Send-Off FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. – A longtime Franklin Lakes UPS man received a heartfelt send-off Monday during his last week on the job. As Patrick Mason drove his route through Franklin Lakes, he was greeted by supportive signs on lawns throughout the borough. Then, when he reached a home on Pueblo Drive, he was surprised by a crowd and a huge banner stating: “Franklin Lakes Says: Thank You Patrick! We will miss you!!!” Some of Mason’s fans told NorthJersey.com that they could always rely on him to go above and beyond by doing things like helping to assemble a grill he delivered and hiding gifts u…
Historic Wayne Mansion Opening Doors To Virtual Reality Historic Wayne Mansion Opening Doors To Virtual Reality
Historic Wayne Mansion Opening Doors To Virtual Reality WAYNE, N.J. – Students will soon be able to take “virtual reality” field trips through the historic Dey Mansion in Wayne. The site -- which was built between 1740 and 1750 and served as General George Washington’s Revolutionary War headquarters in the Preakness Valley – will be added to Google Expeditions’ virtual reality database, according to a press release from Passaic County. Through an app, Google Expeditions provides 360 degree views of sites such as historic landmarks and museums, which can be integrated with course curriculums, according to the county. “I am thrilled that Google i…
Over $100K Pours In For Northvale Girl Fighting Life-Threatening Cancer Over $100K Pours In For Northvale Girl Fighting Life-Threatening Cancer
Over $100K Pours In For Northvale Girl Fighting Life-Threatening Cancer NORTHVALE, N.J. – In less than a month, more than $100,000 has been raised to help a 7-year-old Northvale girl fight a rare and life-threatening form of brain cancer. In April, Vivienne Knopp was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) – an inoperable brain tumor found in the area of the brain stem responsible for controlling bodily functions such as heartbeat, breathing, swallowing, eyesight and balance. “The tumor is so aggressive that if surgery was possible, any remaining cells post-operation would continue to multiply and the mass would return,” Thomas Panarese wrote on …
Mahwah Driving School Runs On Bergen Coaches, Teachers Mahwah Driving School Runs On Bergen Coaches, Teachers
Mahwah Driving School Runs On Bergen Coaches, Teachers MAHWAH, N.J. – When Mike and Michelle Branagh started their driving school back in 2008, they had one car and three employees. “Literally, it was me and Michelle and we hired a friend that we knew real well,” said Mike, who is also a special education teacher, head basketball coach and freshman football coach at Mahwah High School. Nine years later, Home Run Driving School has 11 cars and about 20 employees. And many of their instructors are area school teachers and coaches, just like the Branaghs themselves. Michelle taught special education in Ramsey, before having children and running t…
Community Rallies For Sick Alpine Art Teacher With ‘Great Spirit’ Community Rallies For Sick Alpine Art Teacher With ‘Great Spirit’
Community Rallies For Sick Alpine Art Teacher With ‘Great Spirit’ ALPINE, N.J. – A young Alpine School District art teacher -- friends describe as having “a great spirit and attitude” -- was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and her community is doing everything it can to ensure she feels loved. Stephanie Bailey, of New Milford, had major surgery and is now resting at home, “with as many friends as possible helping her cope with the reality of what’s ahead,” her friend Hillary Fraenkel wrote on a GoFundMe page she set up to raise money for Bailey’s care. “Our intention is to help Stephanie recover and tackle this challenge head on with as little str…
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