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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

New Year's Eve: Where to Ring in 2012 Around Macomb

Just about every bar and banquet center has some festivities planned Dec. 31. Here are the spots around Macomb you'll find a New Year's Eve bash.

With 2012 just days away, where will you be watching the ball drop? If you're looking to head out to a nearby hot spot, here's the skinny on New Year's Eve bashes around town. What: Set a strike for the new year at the Moonlight Double Party (ages 21+) which includes a catered full course dinner, champagne toast at midnight as well as three games of bowling. Cost: $130 per couple More info: 586-286-8700  What: New Year's Eve Surf and Turf at Tina's Tavern includes a super salad, filet and lobster tail. Guests also have the option to party next door at Tina's Country House on Dec. 31 where they can dance the night away while feasting on Hors d'oeuvres and having full bar service. Cost: $20.12 for Taven at Tina's dinner or $55 for Tina's …

Selena Rulata

9:04 pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2011

I am so excited for new years! I cant wait to pull out my voli cocktails and get to these events   more ›

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Macomb County Republicans Pick Perry for President in 2012

In a straw poll conducted by the Republican Committee of Northern Macomb County on Aug. 30, Gov. Rick Perry garnered almost half the vote.

It's Texas Gov. Rick Perry for the win in Macomb County's first straw poll for 2012. Conducted at the Republican Committee of Northern Macomb County's 2011 Reagan Leadership Dinner, the poll saw Perry win by a landslide, with 41.9 percent of the vote. More than 500 Republican supporters, party personnel and elected officials attended the dinner and more than half participated in the poll. Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney followed Perry with 26.4 percent of the vote, Texas U.S. Rep. Ron Paul with 9.4 percent and Minnesota U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann with 9.1 percent.

Jean Marie

2:53 pm on Thursday, September 1, 2011

Apparently the Republicans in Macomb County that voted for him in this poll, aren't going to depend on getting Social Security. In Perry's new book he claims SS is unconstitutional. After wiping out all the unions, next he'll wipe out SS and Medicare and give to the rich. Watch out people!!!! WAKE UP!!!   more ›

Saturday, July 2, 2011

5 Things You Should Know About U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter

Michigan 11th Congressional District Representative McCotter expected to formally announce White House bid today.

Michigan 11th Congressional District Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, R-Livonia, is expected to formally throw his hat into the ring for the 2012 presidential campaign. His announcement is scheduled for about 8 p.m. today during a Tea-Party-infused Freedom Festival at Whitmore Lake, sponsored by conservative talk radio station WAAM-AM. The Livonia native's impending bid for the White House puts McCotter, 45, into a crowded field. Other Republican candidates (so far) include: Here are five things you should know about McCotter: 1. Born: Livonia, Aug.  22, 1965. 2. Education: Detroit Catholic Central High School, Redford, 1983; B.A., University of Detroit, 1987; followed by a law degree from University of Detroit, 1990. 3. Employment: Private …

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ecnalubma

1:26 pm on Friday, September 30, 2011

michael j: Eisenhower got the U.S. involved in Vietnam, and don't forget his his foreign policy that was marked by the CIA led coups and assassinations. It was Eisenhower whose CIA deposed the leaders of Iran, Guatemala. Eisenhower also planned the Bay of Pigs Invasion to overthrow Fidel Castro in Cuba, which Kennedy was left to carry out. So please do a little research and get your facts right!   more ›

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