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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How To Help Family Of Dumont Mom Who Died Delivering Twins How To Help Family Of Dumont Mom Who Died Delivering Twins
How To Help Family Of Dumont Mom Who Died Delivering Twins DUMONT, N.J. – Donation boxes have been placed in Dumont for the family of a 43-year-old mother who died while delivering her twin girls last week. Julia Roman, of Dumont, died of an amniotic fluid embolism at HUMC at Pascack Valley, leaving her husband Victor to care for their 5-year-old daughter Victoria and newborn twins Isabella and Grace. The Family is still in need of the following items, which can be dropped at the Dumont Police Station: Winter Clothes for twins/5-year-old (all girls) Similac Neosure Similac Pro-Advance Seventh Generation diapers sizes 2 and up
Hackensack Restaurant Makes List Of Top 100 Group Dining Spots In U.S. Hackensack Restaurant Makes List Of Top 100 Group Dining Spots In U.S.
Hackensack Restaurant Makes List Of Top 100 Group Dining Spots In U.S. HACKENSACK, N.J. – An Italian restaurant with a location in Hackensack has been named one of the top 100 in the country for group dining. Maggiano's, which is known for serving food family-style, also has locations in Bridgewater and Cherry Hill, is one of four New Jersey restaurants to make the list, released by OpenTable. “The list of honorees is based on an analysis of 10,000,000+ reviews of more than 25,000 restaurants across the country — all submitted by verified diners,” according to OpenTable. The Hackensack location is within the Shops at Riverside, 70 Riverside Square. “Whether …
Anthony ‘Tony’ Ralph Davanzo, Jr. Of Saddle Brook Dies At 55 Anthony ‘Tony’ Ralph Davanzo, Jr. Of Saddle Brook Dies At 55
Anthony ‘Tony’ Ralph Davanzo, Jr. Of Saddle Brook Dies At 55 SADDLE BROOK, N.J. – Anthony “Tony” Ralph Davanzo, Jr. of Saddle Brook died Friday. He was 55. Davanzo was born in Englewood and resided in Wood-Ridge before moving to Saddle Brook, where he lived for more than 25 years. He helped run Calderone Hilltop Service for 25 years. He is survived by his wife Karen, son Anthony, daughter Bianca, mother Barbara, brother Glen and his family, as well as parents-in-law Eileen and Salvatore Calderone and sister-in-law Debra Wisse and her family. He was predeceased by his father, Anthony. Davanzo had been “highly active in the community through sports pr…
Wood-Fired Pizzeria Opens In Cliffside Park Wood-Fired Pizzeria Opens In Cliffside Park
Wood-Fired Pizzeria Opens In Cliffside Park CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. – A new wood-fired pizza restaurant and bakery has opened in Cliffside Park. Napoli, located at 702 Anderson Avenue, features “delicious thin crust pizza made to order” in a wood burning pizza oven director from Naples, Italy, the restaurant’s website states. It also features fresh homemade mozzarella, as well as pasta, salad, homemade desserts, and espresso and cappuccino. The opening was first reported by Boozyburbs.com.
Owner Of New Wyckoff Health Food Store Wants To Make You Feel Good Owner Of New Wyckoff Health Food Store Wants To Make You Feel Good
Owner Of New Wyckoff Health Food Store Wants To Make You Feel Good WYCKOFF, N.J. – Karen Lauber of Franklin Lakes has long held a passion for helping others. For six years she helped people get healthier through The Health Stop, her health food store in North Haledon. Then in October, she moved her shop to a new location, where she says, “I can help even more people because more people can find me.” “Location, location, location,” Lauber excitedly said during an interview at her new shop at the corner of Franklin and Godwin Avenues in Wyckoff. “Everybody sits at this light, looking up,” she said, pointing out the large windows at vehicles stopped on Fr…
Dog Found Living With Coyote Pack Being Cared For By Oakland Shelter Dog Found Living With Coyote Pack Being Cared For By Oakland Shelter
Dog Found Living With Coyote Pack Being Cared For By Oakland Shelter OAKLAND, N.J. – A dog who lived outdoors among a pack of coyotes for more than a year is now receiving care at the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge in Oakland. About 18 months ago, the dog was first spotted with a pack of coyotes near Kingston, New York, and had been constantly sighted playing with the pack ever since, thedodo.com reports. Nicole Asher, founder of Buddha Dog Rescue & Recovery, decided to set up a feeding station monitored by a trail camera, then a trap to catch the pup, the story says. Asher caught the dog, named him Wiley, and brought him to the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge…
DEP's New App Helps Hikers Navigate Mahwah, Ringwood Trails DEP's New App Helps Hikers Navigate Mahwah, Ringwood Trails
DEP's New App Helps Hikers Navigate Mahwah, Ringwood Trails RINGWOOD, N.J. – Visitors to New Jersey State Parks – including those in Ringwood, West Milford and Mahwah – now have a new tool to help them navigate the terrain. The New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry officially launched a new smart device app Thursday to help users make detailed plans tailored to trails, activities and terrain. The Trail Tracker app may be downloaded to smart devices. It will assist visitors in finding activities available at state parks and forests during each season, as well as search for trails by difficulty ratings and points of interest, and access detailed…
Chipotle Expanding To Montvale Chipotle Expanding To Montvale
Chipotle Expanding To Montvale MONTVALE, N.J. – Chipotle Mexican Grill will soon open a location in Montvale, Boozyburbs.com reports. The casual Mexican chain restaurant will be in the Shoppes at DePiero Farm, 18 Farm View. CLICK HERE for the full BoozyBurbs.com story.
Route 17 Store In Mahwah Sells $100K Lottery Ticket Route 17 Store In Mahwah Sells $100K Lottery Ticket
Route 17 Store In Mahwah Sells $100K Lottery Ticket MAHWAH, N.J. – A lottery ticket worth $100,000 was recently sold at a Mahwah truck stop. The ticket was sold at King’s Mahwah Truck Stop, 130 Route 17 South, which features a convenience store and a Sunoco gas station. The ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn for the Saturday, Nov. 11 drawing. The winning numbers were: 04, 06, 16, 30 and 56. The Red Power Ball number was 18. The Multiplier number was 02.
Clifton Named Among Top 100 U.S. Cities To Raise Kids Clifton Named Among Top 100 U.S. Cities To Raise Kids
Clifton Named Among Top 100 U.S. Cities To Raise Kids CLIFTON, N.J. – Clifton was named among the best 100 cities in the United States to raise children. The list was compiled by The National Council for Home Safety and Security, a national trade association comprised of licensed alarm installers, contractors, and other relevant trade groups throughout the country. It is based on factors such as graduation rates, crime rates, health insurance coverage and median income. Clifton is ranked 93. The only other New Jersey municipality on the list is Toms River, which came in at number 65. “Depending on your family’s circumstances and flexibility …
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