Today's News Fast: July 6

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Posted Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 1:36 pm ET|Updated Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 1:42 am ET

If you have outdoor activities planned today, keep a wary eye on the skies, for while it will be partly sunny, with a high near 87 degrees, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms for most of the day. The day will end mostly cloudy, with a low around 62 degrees and a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms after 2 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.
In recognition of Macomb Township's German roots, we bring you the German Word of the Day: etwa, meaning approximately, is an adverb pronounced [et-va].
From the weekend sidewalk sale at Partridge Creek to $10 free game play at Dave & Buster's, "This Week's Deals to Save Macomb Moola" features savings all along Hall Road. We've clipped the coupons for you, all you have to do is click the link and snag the deal.
The Macomb Township Board of Trustees meets at 7 tonight at the , 45111 Broughton Road. Macomb Patch will keep you updated with a live blog of the meeting, so click onto the Patch website at 7 p.m. to follow along.
Historically, today is a big day for Michigan Republicans. On this day in 1854, the Republican Party held its first convention in Jackson, MI. In other political news, on July 2 of this year, Michigan U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-Livonia) announced his bid for the White House in 2012.

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