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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Fort Lee Ferret Goes Missing Fort Lee Ferret Goes Missing
Fort Lee Ferret Goes Missing FORT LEE, N.J. – A ferret escaped from her Fort Lee home Sunday night, and now her owner is on the lookout for his precious pet. “I have a friend who lives in Bergen County who lost his precious ferret Pepper. I know he loves her very much and she escaped out of his door on Sunday night,” states a post on the Bergen County NJ Lost and Found Pets Facebook page. The ferret scurried from the home on North Avenue in Fort Lee on Sunday, Oct. 15, around 10 p.m., the post states. The post encourages people to keep an eye out for the animal. Those who see the animal can call Juno Choi at 201-982-0…
Family Seeks Handicapped Van For Moonachie Woman Left Homebound By Hit-Run Family Seeks Handicapped Van For Moonachie Woman Left Homebound By Hit-Run
Family Seeks Handicapped Van For Moonachie Woman Left Homebound By Hit-Run MOONACHIE, N.J. – The family of a Moonachie woman who was critically injured when she was struck by a pickup truck in Clifton is raising money for a handicapped vehicle. Annie Semioli was struck while crossing Route 46 in October 2015, and now only leaves the house when she has a doctor’s appointment and can be transported via ambulance, her sister, Gina, wrote on a GoFundMe page. The page had garnered more than $2,000 in donations by Monday afternoon. “Since we do not have a handicapped vehicle we cannot take Annie out of the house … We would love to be able to take Annie out to the park,…
Pearl River Man Brings Business, Historic Tin Man To New Location Pearl River Man Brings Business, Historic Tin Man To New Location
Pearl River Man Brings Business, Historic Tin Man To New Location In a modest brick building behind the Starbucks in downtown Hillsdale, N.J., stands a work of art. And it stands more than 6 feet tall. "Tiny Tin" – a statue made of sheet metal – “is like a mascot” to Bi-State Heating & Air Conditioning, Bill Gesner, who co-owns business, told Daily Voice. Gesner, of Pearl River, said he suspects the tin man was made in the 50’s. He was constructed by Irving Dominick, who made many similar tin statues, he said, thumbing through a scrapbook of old photos and newspaper clippings. One of Dominick's statues named “Marla” now belongs to the Smit…
Support Surges For Midland Park Man Who Fell From Third-Floor Porch Support Surges For Midland Park Man Who Fell From Third-Floor Porch
Support Surges For Midland Park Man Who Fell From Third-Floor Porch MIDLAND PARK, N.J. –The community is rallying around a man from Midland Park who was severely injured in a fall from a third-story porch. Mikey Florance fractured his face, back and leg in the fall, according to a GoFundMe campaign page set up to raise money for his care. “We are so thankful that he is alive and are now focusing on his road to recovery,” his sister Caitlin wrote on the page. Mikey’s health insurance recently expired, and the injuries mean he will be unable to work for a while, Caitlin wrote. The page had garnered nearly $14,000 in donations by Friday afternoon. “Mikey ha…
You Can't Handle The Spook! Waldwick House Draws Spectators Year After Year You Can't Handle The Spook! Waldwick House Draws Spectators Year After Year
You Can't Handle The Spook! Waldwick House Draws Spectators Year After Year WALDWICK, N.J. – For about 25 years, Dennis Morton has been spooking out Waldwick kids – and parents too – passing by his West Prospect Street home around Halloween. “I had a mother tell me that she won’t walk in front of my house because she is afraid of the clowns,” Morton said, as he gave Daily Voice a tour of the graves, skeletons, witches, pumpkins, and yes, creepy little clowns, that adorn nearly every inch of his front lawn. Starting Labor Day weekend, Morton spends his Sundays setting up the elaborate display of figures that speak, glow and even make smoke. He does it little by litt…
How Historic Tin Man Arrived In Downtown Hillsdale How Historic Tin Man Arrived In Downtown Hillsdale
How Historic Tin Man Arrived In Downtown Hillsdale HILLSDALE, N.J. – In a modest brick building behind the Starbucks in downtown Hillsdale stands a work of art. And it stands more than 6 feet tall. Tiny Tin – a statue made of sheet metal – “is like a mascot” to Bi-State Heating & Air Conditioning, Bill Gesner, who co-owns the business, told Daily Voice. Gesner, of Pearl River, said he suspects the tin man was made in the 50’s. He was constructed by Irving Dominick, who made many similar tin statues, he said, thumbing through a scrap book of old photos and newspaper clippings. One of Dominick's statues named “Marla” now belongs to the …
Televangelist Joel Osteen To Stop In Northvale Televangelist Joel Osteen To Stop In Northvale
Televangelist Joel Osteen To Stop In Northvale NORTHVALE, N.J. – Televangelist Joel Osteen will appear in Northvale this month. The Houston-based pastor and best-selling author will be at Books & Greetings to sign copies of his latest book, "Blessed In The Darkness." The book focuses on “how to draw closer to God and trust Him when life doesn’t make sense,” according to the bookstore’s website. Osteen is pastor of Lakewood Church, which according to Church Growth Today, is America's largest and fastest growing church.  Those who wish to attend the event must purchase a copy of the book from Books & Greetings to get a…
Bergen County Zoo In Paramus Welcomes Brother Mountain Lion Cubs Bergen County Zoo In Paramus Welcomes Brother Mountain Lion Cubs
Bergen County Zoo In Paramus Welcomes Brother Mountain Lion Cubs PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergen County Zoo in Paramus has two new inhabitants. A pair of brother mountain lion cubs were welcomed to the zoo Friday. The cubs -- attained from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife – will not be on display for public viewing until spring when they are old enough to safely climb. “We are so excited to welcome these two brother mountain lion cubs to the Bergen County Zoo,” said Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco. On Friday, Tedesco also announced the facility received accreditation from The Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ independent Accreditation …
Construction Moves Forward On Former Site Of Iconic Ramsey Restaurant Construction Moves Forward On Former Site Of Iconic Ramsey Restaurant
Construction Moves Forward On Former Site Of Iconic Ramsey Restaurant RAMSEY, N.J. – Construction is underway to turn the Ramsey site that formerly housed the Look See restaurant into an urgent care. A City MD Urgent Care office is coming soon to the North Franklin Turnpike lot near Route 17. The Look See restaurant had been at the site for nearly 17 years and is relocating across Route 17 to the Ramsey Square shopping center. The restaurant is expected to reopen at its new location in November, an employee said.
Pro Cutlery And Cookware Store Slices Into Ramsey Pro Cutlery And Cookware Store Slices Into Ramsey
Pro Cutlery And Cookware Store Slices Into Ramsey RAMSEY, N.J. – A showroom for cutlery and cookware used by top chefs just opened in Ramsey. The new Gunter Wilhelm showroom is located at 628 Swan Street. “Selecting new cutlery and cookware that serves our customers needs and requirements in the kitchen is a personal choice for them, and our new location will provide an opportunity to experience firsthand our fine cutlery and cookware product lines,” said David Malek, CEO of Gunter Wilhelm. Gunter Wilhelm signature pieces are the official cutlery and cookware of many including the White House Chef Tour, the World Food Championships, the …
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