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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Garfield YMCA Holds 5K In Memory Of Beloved Teacher Garfield YMCA Holds 5K In Memory Of Beloved Teacher
Garfield YMCA Holds 5K In Memory Of Beloved Teacher GARFIELD, N.J. – The Garfield YMCA is hosting its Boilermaker 5K today. The event is being held for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in memory of Susan “Suzie” Gallagher Colurciello, a former pre-school teacher at the Y, who died at age 49 in May. She was also the sister of Patricia Gallagher, the Y’s chief executive officer,  "Suzie was more than a part of the Y-family for 15 years. She is the beloved sister to our CEO, teacher to hundreds of four year olds throughout her career at the Y, and friend to all who knew her," the YMCA said when she died. "Suzie was part of the ver…
Scarecrow Making Contest Coming To Pompton Lakes Scarecrow Making Contest Coming To Pompton Lakes
Scarecrow Making Contest Coming To Pompton Lakes POMPTON LAKES, N.J. – Pompton Lakes residents, get ready to make some scarecrows. The Pompton Lakes Business Improvement District is hosting its second annual scarecrow-making contest Saturday, Oct. 8. Between noon and 4 p.m., folks should bring their best handmade scarecrows to the lawn of the library, 333 Wanaque Ave. The scarecrows should be about 5 feet tall. The scarecrows will be displayed on light poles downtown, along Wanaque Avenue. Prizes of BID Bucks – a type of gift certificate that can be used at participating borough businesses – will be awarded. The winner will get $100 in B…
Garfield Doctor To Lead Pulaski Day Parade in NYC Garfield Doctor To Lead Pulaski Day Parade in NYC
Garfield Doctor To Lead Pulaski Day Parade in NYC GARFIELD, N.J. – Donna Koch-Kapturski has come a long way. “Both of my parents were factory workers, so,much of my early life was spent being raised in a modest home with my grandmother, who enriched our lives in customs and traditions of our Polish heritage,” said Koch, now a doctor with a successful practice in Garfield. On Sunday, Oct. 2, Koch will lead thousands of people down 5th Avenue in Manhattan as grand marshal of the 79th Annual Pulaski Day Parade. The parade is held each year to commemorate Gen. Casimir Pulaski, a Polish hero of the American Revolutionary War. Koch, nominated…
Harvest Fest Coming to Ringwood This Weekend Harvest Fest Coming to Ringwood This Weekend
Harvest Fest Coming to Ringwood This Weekend RINGWOOD – Fall family fun is coming to Ringwood State Park this weekend. The New Jersey Botanical Garden and the Ringwood Chamber of Commerce are hosting Harvest Fest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The event will include hay rides, pumpkin painting, face painting and games. There also will be apple sauce making, music, dancing, food, vendors and a plant sale. The weekend also features free Botanical Garden tours. Parking and admission are free. For more information, go to the New Jersey Botanical Garden's website.
Lodi Store Finds New Homes For Hedgehogs, Other Exotic Pets Lodi Store Finds New Homes For Hedgehogs, Other Exotic Pets
Lodi Store Finds New Homes For Hedgehogs, Other Exotic Pets LODI, N.J. -- People bring all kinds of animals in need of care and a loving home to Lodi-based NJ Exotic Pets. The pet store – that specializes in reptiles and exotic mammals -- has received lizards missing limbs, ferrets with fleas and ear mites, groups of rabbits and even hedgehogs, said the store’s manager, Megan Bayatz of Clifton. With the assistance of a veterinarian, Dr. Christopher Stancel of the Dog, Cat & Bird Clinic of Nutley, “We take them in, make them healthy again and adopt them out. We want to see them get a chance to be re-homed,” she said. In addition to finding new h…
Science Brings Kids Together At Little Ferry Center Science Brings Kids Together At Little Ferry Center
Science Brings Kids Together At Little Ferry Center LITTLE FERRY, N.J. – About 15 young children sat quietly one morning last week, listening intently as Kengo Yamada gave them an interactive chemistry lesson at the Meadowlands Family Success Center in Little Ferry. “It is fun because it is super hands-on and they get to play with the materials,” said Yamada, a former pre-school teacher who now works for the Liberty Science Center. The Washington Avenue center serves people from Little Ferry and nearby towns, like Ridgefield Park and Hasbrouck Heights, as well as folks from Garfield and Lodi, according to Fabricio Salas, a Family Partner at …
Lodi's Immaculate Conception 'Shines' With Gala Lodi's Immaculate Conception 'Shines' With Gala
Lodi's Immaculate Conception 'Shines' With Gala LODI, N.J. – Immaculate Conception High School will hold its annual gala dinner next month. The event,, “A Night to Shine” will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 26, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Estate at Florentine Gardens in Riverdale. The dinner will honor distinguished alumnae, faculty, staff and community supporters. Click here to learn more about purchasing tickets and sponsorship opportunities.
VIDEO: What Makes Mahwah So Safe? Mayor Credits Police Outreach VIDEO: What Makes Mahwah So Safe? Mayor Credits Police Outreach
Video: What Makes Mahwah So Safe? Mayor Credits Police Outreach MAHWAH, N.J. – If you're in Mahwah, you're bound to see one of the 650 signs scattered across lawns in the 26-square-mile township. "Thank you Mahwah police officers for our safe community," they say. In 2014, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) named Mahwah the safest community in New Jersey. This year, for the fifth time since 2003, the organization accredited the Mahwah Police Department. CALEA accreditation takes place every three years. Departments must meet 420 standards to be accredited, Mahwah Police Chief James Batelli said. Fewer than …
Lodi Library Plans Culinary Challenges Lodi Library Plans Culinary Challenges
Lodi Library Plans Culinary Challenges LODI – To kick off Health Literacy Month – a time for organizations and individuals to raise awareness about the importance of understandable health information – the Lodi Memorial Library is hosting a pair of healthy eating programs for kids and adults. On Saturday, Oct. 1, from 2:30-4 p.m., a dietician from ShopRite will host a “Kids Culinary Challenge,” where she will create delicious, healthy snacks for children. On Thursday, Oct. 6, from 5:30-7 p.m., she will be back to do the same for adults and teens in seventh grade and above. Health Literacy Month was started in 1999, according to…
Pompton Lakes Theater Gives Kids Place To Shine Pompton Lakes Theater Gives Kids Place To Shine
Pompton Lakes Theater Gives Kids Place To Shine POMPTON LAKES – During the 15 years Carmela Wolosz has been running the Rhino Theatre in downtown Pompton Lakes, she has seen countless children be positively affected by their involvement in theater. “It increases their confidence,” the Pompton Lakes resident said, of the kids who come from Bergen and Passaic counties, as well as the surrounding areas. She also has seen how good kids can be to each other. “Theater children are special children. They are creative and artistic,” she said. “When these kids come here to the theater, they are all so inclusive. They are so supportive.” This pa…
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