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Week in Review: Stabbing Upgraded to Murder, Snyder Signs Anti-Bullying Law, Holiday Guide 2011
From feel-good holiday tales, to local crime, here's a roundup of the news you might have missed during the week of Dec. 4-10.
It's been a busy week. We took time Wednesday to remember the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, and made state history by passing an anti-bullying law. But that was only the tip of the news iceberg.
To help you stay up-to-date, we've rounded up the most interesting and important news headlines you may have missed in Macomb Township this week:
Holiday Guide
Through the New Year, the holiday guide is your one-click portal to all the holiday events, sales, volunteer opportunities, contests and feel-good stories you need to stay in the "spirit of the season."
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Send it our way to include in a community album. Looking to buy your Christmas tree locally? of u-cut farms, stores selling artificial trees and fresh tree lots in the neighborhood. You can also join Patch's Deck The House contest by uploading a photo of your home, or a neighbor's, decked out in its holiday finest. The winner receives $100,000 for one of Macomb's school districts and $500 for their own electric bill!
Police/Crime
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- Macomb Township Stabbing Suspect to Face Murder Charge
- County Prosecutor Busts Cyber-Bullying, Sexting Myths Among Local Teens
Schools/Sports
Community Recognition/Good Deeds
- Macomb Santa Claus Brings Christmas to Detroit Projects for 20th Year
- Macomb Woman Needs Cards to Aid Young Cancer Patient
Township Talk - Blogs
- Christmas Shopping, the Holy Grail, and the Patron Saint of Mothers Shopping Alone with Two Babes Stay-at-home mom Erin Rawlings shares a few of the "wins" of her first shopping trip with two children under age 5.
- My Bucket List ... A Reach for the Impossible Blogger Jennifer Szarejko uses the season to reflect on that she has accomplished and goals still remaining. To help keep track, she's created a bucket list.
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