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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Winning $10K Lotto Tickets Sold In Fort Lee, Lodi Winning $10K Lotto Tickets Sold In Fort Lee, Lodi
Winning $10K Lotto Tickets Sold In Fort Lee, Lodi FORT LEE, N.J. – A pair of winning lottery tickets worth $10 thousand each were recently sold in Fort Lee and Lodi. The tickets were sold at the Exxon on the Run, 1175 Palisades Ave. in Fort Lee and the Union Food Mart, 233 Union St. in Lodi. The tickets each matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn during the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, Dec. 29. The winning numbers for the drawing were: 04, 10, 18, 28 and 62. The Gold Mega Ball was 07, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02. The Mega Millions jackpot now rolls to $361 million. The next drawing will be held Tue…
Ridgewood Dancer Could Become NJ’s ‘Outstanding Teen’ Ridgewood Dancer Could Become NJ’s ‘Outstanding Teen’
Ridgewood Dancer Could Become NJ’s ‘Outstanding Teen’ RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – A Ridgewood High School freshman could become Miss New Jersey Outstanding Teen. Meadow Paliotta, who in August was crowned Miss Ramapo Valley’s Outstanding Teen, will be competing against other pageant winners from throughout the state for the title later this month. “Twenty of the most talented, intelligent, and community-minded young women will be vying for the prestigious title of Miss New Jersey’s Outstanding Teen,” states a press release from the organization. Paliotta’s talent is musical theater dance and her platform is body positivity. “As a dancer I feel really…
In Ringwood: Ring in 2018 With A Hike In Ringwood: Ring in 2018 With A Hike
In Ringwood: Ring in 2018 With A Hike RINGWOOD, N.J. – To kick off the New Year, people throughout the country will be hitting the trails to take part in America’s State Parks First Day Hikes program. And it is no different in New Jersey. On New Year’s Day, the New Jersey State Park Service is hosting 27 hikes, two mountain bike rides and one horseback ride in state parks, forests and historic sites – including a hike in Ringwood State Park. “These free First Day Hikes offer a great incentive to get outside, exercise, experience history, enjoy nature, and celebrate the New Year with friends and family in one of your state park…
How Waldwick Teen Uses Martial Arts To Help Kids With Special Needs How Waldwick Teen Uses Martial Arts To Help Kids With Special Needs
How Waldwick Teen Uses Martial Arts To Help Kids With Special Needs WALDWICK, N.J. – Ryan Kennedy of Waldwick was born with a lung problem. “There was an 80 percent chance I wouldn’t live, but I did,” the now 17-year-old Waldwick High School senior told Daily Voice. That experience, and others, helped Kennedy develop an enormous sense of empathy. And for the past two years he has taught martial arts to children with special needs. “I understand the struggles and hardships because my family has lived through them as well,” Kennedy said during an interview at Sensory Taekwon-Do in Waldwick, where he works two days a week. Kennedy teaches taekwondo to childr…
Ringwood Couple Will Help Unleash Your Inner Rockstar Ringwood Couple Will Help Unleash Your Inner Rockstar
Ringwood Couple Will Help Unleash Your Inner Rockstar RINGWOOD, N.J. – Hundreds of students have discovered their inner Rockstars at a Ringwood resident’s music school in Fresh Meadows, Queens. The students learn rock and roll, then show off their skills during huge concerts at St. John’s University. “It’s a show … that’s what makes us unique,” said Daniel Powers, who owns Real Brave – where students ages 5 to adult learn guitar, drums, vocals and more. Seven years ago, Daniel and his wife Melissa moved from Queens to Ringwood. And just this month, the couple opened a second Real Brave location closer to home, in Oakland. The new spot in th…
Paterson Teacher’s Lesson To Students: You Are ‘Important & Loved’ Paterson Teacher’s Lesson To Students: You Are ‘Important & Loved’
Paterson Teacher’s Lesson To Students: You Are ‘Important & Loved’ PATERSON, N.J. – For the second year in a row, a Paterson teacher rallied the community to ensure each of the 500 students in her school received a holiday gift. “My main focus is to teach these incredible kids that they are cared for, important & loved,” Jennifer Olawski, a physical education teacher at the Community Charter School of Paterson, wrote on a GoFundMe page she created to raise funds for the gifts. The page garnered more than $5,500 by Christmas. “500 students will get a gift with the money raised, hand wrapped & delivered. These scholars are not only students to me, b…
Tedesco: Bergen County Saved Taxpayers $1 Million Tedesco: Bergen County Saved Taxpayers $1 Million
Tedesco: Bergen County Saved Taxpayers $1 Million HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County saved $1 million by refinancing obligation and school bonds worth $30.5 million, and will pass the savings onto taxpayers through improved services, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announced Friday. The county took advantage of an expiring provision in the tax law related to advance refunding of municipal bonds set to expire at the end of 2017, he said. In addition, Moody’s Investor Service, one of the nation’s largest bond rating agencies, recently reaffirmed the county’s Triple A rating. “This is wonderful news for Bergen County taxpayers because it a…
Tenafly ‘Real Housewife’ Siggy Flicker Quits Hit Show Tenafly ‘Real Housewife’ Siggy Flicker Quits Hit Show
Tenafly ‘Real Housewife’ Siggy Flicker Quits Hit Show TENAFLY, N.J. – Siggy Flicker of Tenafly will not be returning to "Real Housewives of New Jersey" next season, Bravo announced Friday. Flicker had starred in seasons 7 and 8 of the hit reality show. “After much reflection and Bravo’s support, I have decided that this will be my last season on The Real Housewives of New Jersey. I am grateful to the network for allowing me to be part of this successful franchise and wish only the best for Teresa, Melissa, Dolores, Danielle and Margaret,” Flicker said, according to Bravo. “At this time, I want to focus on my beautiful family, my gr…
Support Surges For Wayne Girls ‘Forever Changed’ By Mom’s Death Support Surges For Wayne Girls ‘Forever Changed’ By Mom’s Death
Support Surges For Wayne Girls ‘Forever Changed’ By Mom’s Death WAYNE, N.J. – The Wayne community is rallying around a pair of sisters who lost their mother last month. Susan Davis of Wayne died on Nov. 25, leaving behind her two daughters, Jayla and Evie. “Please think about these two during the holiday season and how their lives have been forever changed,” states a GoFundMe page created to raise funds for the girls. The page had raised more than $4,000 by Friday afternoon. “They have been left with nothing: no savings account, no college fund, no life insurance policy to help them … Jayla and Evie are students in Wayne Township. These sisters need o…
John Fitzgerald 'Johnny' Cuffe of River Vale Dies At 53 John Fitzgerald 'Johnny' Cuffe of River Vale Dies At 53
John Fitzgerald 'Johnny' Cuffe of River Vale Dies At 53 RIVER VALE, N.J. – John Fitzgerald "Johnny" Cuffe of River Vale passed away suddenly on Dec. 16. He was 53. Johnny is the husband of Donna Marie Cuffe, son of John and Kathleen Cuffee, and son-in-law of Thomas and Mary Lynch. He is also many siblings, nephews and nieces. Donations may be made in Johnny’s name to the American Heart Association. A GoFundMe page has also been set up by his wife’s colleagues at the Goddard School. “We created this page to help ease the burden of the sudden passing of her best friend and beloved husband,” the page states. CLICK HERE to learn more o…
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