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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Soldier Returns From Afghanistan Armed With Gift For Mahwah Soldier Returns From Afghanistan Armed With Gift For Mahwah
Soldier Returns From Afghanistan Armed With Gift For Mahwah MAHWAH, N.J. – Having U.S. Army soldier Danielle Ullman safely back on Mahwah soil would've been enough. The 25-year-old, however, brought back an American Flag that flew over  the Jalalabad District of Nangarhar Province in Afghanistan where Ullman served for 9 months. Ullman and her parents presented the flag to Mayor Bill Laforet and Council President Robert Hermansen on Thursday. “We will display it prominently,” Laforet told the family. “As a mayor, it is just a very, very great honor to be sitting next to you … to see the things that you have done for our country is just extraordina…
Mahwah Harnesses 'Pioneer Spirit Of Yesteryear' To Dig Out Veteran Mahwah Harnesses 'Pioneer Spirit Of Yesteryear' To Dig Out Veteran
Mahwah Harnesses 'Pioneer Spirit Of Yesteryear' To Dig Out Veteran MAHWAH, N.J. – As Bergen County dug out from snowstorm Stella, one Mahwah veteran needed help. Richard Levine reached out the Mahwah mayor’s office for assistance clearing his driveway. The senior citizen was soon put in touch with volunteers eager to help. “It was like the pioneering spirit of yesteryear,” Levine said. “When I needed help to clear the compacted snow at the front of my driveway, they came and cleaned the entire driveway. I am a senior citizen-veteran and appreciate the help,” he said. Mahwah Mayor Bill Laforet gave a shout out to the volunteers on Facebook.  “Mahwah is a…
Here We Glow! Client Revamps Oakland Tanning Salon Here We Glow! Client Revamps Oakland Tanning Salon
Here We Glow! Client Revamps Oakland Tanning Salon OAKLAND, N.J. – Tricia Bazzano spent years working as a personal trainer, an EMT and in the dermatology field. When she saw an opportunity to utilize her skill set while working for herself, she grabbed it. That's why she opened Here We Glow Tanning this year in Oakland. “I know the body. I know the skin. And it’s a good fit,” said Bazzano of Ringwood while sitting behind the front desk of her new business.  The spot on Elm Street had been a tanning salon before, and Bazzano had been a client. But she has completely revamped the space to make it her own, and give it a spa-like and relaxin…
Bloomingdale Ups Age To Buy Cigarettes Bloomingdale Ups Age To Buy Cigarettes
Bloomingdale Ups Age To Buy Cigarettes BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. – The Bloomingdale Council voted to raise the legal age to buy cigarettes and other nicotine products in the borough to 21, NorthJersey.com reports. The change is set to take effect on Sept. 1, but if four of seven nearby towns don’t adopt similar measures within six months, it can be repealed, according to the story. Some business representatives spoke out against the measure, and Councilman Ray Yazdi said that if Bloomingdale upped the age, 19-year-olds could simply buy cigarettes in nearby towns, the story says. Officials hoped the change could help prevent young peop…
Ramsey Trainer Featured On Pix11 For Work With Special Needs Kids Ramsey Trainer Featured On Pix11 For Work With Special Needs Kids
Ramsey Trainer Featured On Pix11 For Work With Special Needs Kids RAMSEY – A Ramsey personal trainer who specializes in working with clients with special needs is slated to appear on WPIX Wednesday. Russ Van Ness – who owns Gifted Fitness in Ramsey – will appear on the 5 p.m. news broadcast on channel 11. The North Haledon resident and Fair Lawn native trains children and adults with cerebral palsy. He also has clients on the autism spectrum, he told Daily Voice. “No matter what our disability is, we all have the ability to exercise in some way shape and form,” he said. To prove it, Van Ness started a social media campaign to raise awareness during Marc…
Former NBA Player To Share Addiction Story With Wayne-Area Residents Former NBA Player To Share Addiction Story With Wayne-Area Residents
Former NBA Player To Share Addiction Story With Wayne-Area Residents WAYNE, N.J. – Chris Herren got high before his basketball games. He left his wife and newborn son in the hospital to drink. He even shot heroin before his mother's funeral. For 14 years, the NBA star struggled with addiction. Herren will share his story and answer questions from Wayne-area residents next month. “Chris will be speaking about his real life struggles with addiction, and those in attendance will get an understanding of how difficult it is to break a drug habit once it is started,” said Doug Cook, a past president of the Pequannock Valley Rotary who helped organize the program.…
Report: Teterboro Has Third Lowest Property Taxes In New Jersey Report: Teterboro Has Third Lowest Property Taxes In New Jersey
Report: Teterboro Has Third Lowest Property Taxes In New Jersey TETERBORO, N.J. – Of the 30 New Jersey towns with the lowest property tax bills, only one is in Bergen County: Teterboro, NJ.com reports. With a population of just 85, Teterboro ties with Walpack Township in Sussex County for the third lowest property taxes in New Jersey, the article says. The average real estate tax bill of $1,828 in 2016, NJ.com reports. CLICK HERE FOR FULL NJ.COM STORY.
Another Snow Day! West Milford Schools Remain Closed Wednesday Another Snow Day! West Milford Schools Remain Closed Wednesday
Another Snow Day! West Milford Schools Remain Closed Wednesday WEST MILFORD, N.J. – As Passaic County students enjoyed Tuesday’s snow day – thanks to snowstorm Stella – some school districts began announcing closures and delayed openings for Wednesday. Below is a list of school districts that have announced closings for Wednesday, March 15: BLOOMINGDALE CLIFTON HALEDON HAWTHORNE POMPTON LAKES RINGWOOD WANAQUE WEST MILFORD WOODLAND PARK CHECK BACK FOR MORE.
Englewood Trailblazer Inspired By His Children's Rare Disease Englewood Trailblazer Inspired By His Children's Rare Disease
Englewood Trailblazer Inspired By His Children's Rare Disease ENGLEWOOD, N.J. – Englewood native and Bergen Catholic graduate John F. Crowley has gone to great lengths to find a cure for Pompe Disease, a rare and deadly degenerative neuromuscular disorder. Crowley, a biotech executive and entrepreneur, will discuss his journey at Montclair State University on Monday, March 20, at 8 p.m. Pompe Disease affects just 5,000 to 10,000 people worldwide, according to pompe.com. Two of those people are Crowley’s children, Megan and Patrick. RELATED: Elmwood Park Students Rally For Rare Disease Fighters In 2000, Crowley became Chief Executive Officer of a com…
Gov. Christie Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Winter Storm Stella Gov. Christie Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Winter Storm Stella
Gov. Christie Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Winter Storm Stella New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has declared a State of Emergency in preparation for Winter Storm Stella, arriving Monday night. Christie has authorized the State Director of Emergency Management to activate and coordinate the preparation, response and recovery efforts for the storm with all county and municipal emergency operations and governmental agencies. Commuters are asked to use extreme caution while traveling across the state. All NJ Transit Bus and Access Link services will begin shutting down at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday morning, and will remain suspended for the duration of Tuesday’s ser…
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