The Tweet Life: Who Does Patch Follow on Twitter?

Are you following me?

Ten years ago, a "yes" to this question would have probably resulted in a restraining order, but today it is more than likely a reference to that social media site with the little blue bird, Twitter.

A 21st century telegram, Twitter users have 140 characters to share their thoughts, feelings, opinions and location with friends, family and "followers."

@MacombPatch tweets its fair share of observations, questions and links to stories, but it also follows several dozen individuals, businesses, news sites, politicians and celebrities locally and across the U.S.

Here are five Twitter accounts we follow:

1. @Bargains2Bounty – Jolyn Felten is the mastermind behind this account. Felten runs the Bargains to Bounty website–which lists the best grocery deals to stretch your dollar around Michigan–and writes Patch's "This Week's Deals to Save Macomb Moola." 
2. @JohnBrandtLHN –  John Brandt teaches AP Language, AP Literature, Expository Writing and Journalism at . He is also the Example Founder/Advisor and a coach for ninth-grade girls' hoops. Brandt tweets a combination of school news and political and religious commentary.
3. @lansecreuse – Macomb Township is home to three L'Anse Creuse schools and hundreds of L'Anse Creuse students. This account keeps us up-to-date on activities, announcements and general information concerning the district.
4. @cbsnewsman – Chad Selweski is the newsman behind this account. A political reporter for The Macomb Daily and columnist/blogger, Selweski has his ear to the ground on politics and more in Macomb County. Even if you don't agree with his opinions, Selweski is always an interesting tweet.
5. @ColbertReport – Tweets from news organizations, local businesses and readers fill most of the Macomb Patch Twitter feed, but even news organizations need a laugh now and again. Following the Colbert Report keeps us on top of national news while making us chuckle when tweets like "For Democrats, the congressional budget deal is a Satan sandwich," make it into the feed.