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Sunday, December 11, 2011

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: 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." Have a Santa photo gone wrong? Send it our way to include in a community album. Looking to buy your Christmas tree locally? We have a list of u-cut farms, stores selling artificial trees and fresh tree…

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Week in Review: $100K Contest, Anti-Bullying Bill Sent to Snyder, 21 Mile Sidewalks

Here's a roundup of the news you might have missed during the week of Nov. 27-Dec. 3.

Greetings, Macomb. How's your weekend? If you're looking back at the last week and thinking, "How is it already Sunday?" We have you covered. To help bring you up-to-date, we've rounded up the most interesting and important news headlines from Monday through today: 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." Look back on photos from the township tree lighting, see highlights from the Macomb Ballet Company's production of The Nutcracker, or learn about Patch's upcoming holiday decoration contest that could win one of our local school districts $100,000! And in this week's news: Police…

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Week in Review: Special Education Millage Fails, GOP Debate and Thanksgiving Countdown

Here's a roundup of the news you might have missed during the week of Nov. 6-Nov. 12.

Some weeks pass excruciatingly slow, while others are over before you know it. With the Nov. 8 election, GOP debate, Veterans Day and 11/11/11 phenomenon, this might have been one of the quicker ones. 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: Special Education Millage Schools and Sports GOP Debate Business Thanksgiving 2011 Veterans Day, 11/11/11 Blogs Tracking Your Every Move: Can the Government Use 'GPS' Against You? Attorney Richard G. Marcil talks privacy laws and explains how U.S. Supreme Court rulings can affect residents right here in Macomb Township. Wisdom Found on 'Sesame Street' Stay-at-home mom Erin Rawlings finds adult …

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Week in Review: Halloween 2011, Breast Cancer Survivors, Stabbing Case Pushes to Murder

Here's a roundup of the news you might have missed during the week of Oct. 23-29.

Some weeks pass excruciatingly slow, while others are over before you know it. Either way, it's no easy task to find time every day to check the news. 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: Halloween 2011 Looking for Halloween costume ideas? Just want to get in the "spirit" of things? Check out our Halloween 2011 page, with stories, photos and tips for everything Halloween. Police Business Sports Community   Deals Don't forget about Patch Deal's of the Day, too! These daily deals will help readers save up to 90 percent on local products and services from some of the best businesses in the area. They will appear at the top of our …

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Frugal Family

This Week's Deals to Save Macomb Moola

A little creative couponing means free groceries with this week's deals. Be sure to grab these deals early though; they go fast.

Macomb Patch's Savvy Saver, Jolyn Felten of Bargains to Bounty, scoured local businesses this week to find the best deals for your family. Remember to check with the merchants for additional conditions. Online deals often have limits, so grab these early before the merchants pull them from their sites. 1. Biggby Coffee Deal: Buy One, Get One Free Specialty Beverage Buy any grande or super specialty beverage (hot, iced or frozen) with this printable coupon and get the second free. It's a nice way to treat a friend to coffee! Good through: Sept. 28, 2011 2. Walgreens (ENDED EARLY) Deal: Free 8x10 Photo Collage Use your photos to create an 8x10 photo collage online at Walgreens.com (you'll need to login or create an account first). Use the …

Jolyn Felten

12:18 am on Thursday, September 29, 2011

Sorry to report that Walgreens ended the free collage offer early. :(   more ›

Today's News Fast: Sept. 28

Local cheer and dance teams prepare for Breast Cancer Awareness month, township trustees hold their regular meeting, and local deals promise to save money on groceries–it's all in today's news fast.

We may not get the downpour seen Monday, but showers are likely. It will be mostly cloudy throughout the day, with a high near 65 degrees. The chance of showers continues into the evening, with a low around 52 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.  Dakota's dance and cheer teams are doubling their spirit in October by not only hosting their annual youth clinics but selling T-shirts to raise money for the American Cancer Society as well. This Week's Deals should help you save a few dollars on your grocery bill, with specials at Walgreens, Vince & Joe's and Meijer. Grab these deals early though, because online specials go fast. The Macomb Township board of trustees meets tonight at 7 at town hall. These meetings are always open…

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Frugal Family

This Week's Deals to Save Macomb Moola

Businesses are all about Facebook this week. "Like" these pages on Facebook and receive free or discounted snacks, clothes and mini photo books.

Macomb Patch's Savvy Saver, Jolyn Felten of Bargains to Bounty, scoured local businesses this week to find the best deals for your family. Remember to check with the merchants for additional conditions. 1. CVS Pharmacy Deal: Choose any one candy or beverage at CVS Pharmacy (up to a retail value of $2) and get it free with this printable coupon found on the CVS Facebook page. You may need to click on the "Special Offers" tab on the left side of their page to view the coupon. This offer is so good that it might not last long! Good through: Sept. 22, 2011 2. Old Navy Deal: 30 Percent Off Single Item With the printable coupon found on the Old Navy Facebook page, you can save 30 percent off one single item. The coupon excludes gift card and …

Today's News Fast: Sept. 21

Plans for the upcoming Party in the Park, freebie deals you can access through Facebook and a mix of school news, weather and the German language (because we can).

We may see areas of fog before 8 a.m. and there's a chance of showers, with thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. Otherwise, it will be  partly sunny, with a high near 75 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms could creep in during the evening hours, leading to mostly cloudy skies, with a low around 53 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.  This Week's Deals to Save Macomb Moola is all about savings with social media. By "liking" businesses such as AMC, Old Navy, CVS and Wendy's, you'll receive coupons for free food and discounted clothes. Should Chippewa Valley name facilities such as libraries and gyms after past school employees or community members? That question divided the school board this week and has yet to be decided. …

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Frugal Family

This Week's Deals to Save Macomb Moola

Two of this week's deals take us to Partridge Creek, where teachers can save 20 percent at Brio and everyone can earn a 20 percent off coupon at Parisian by donating to Goodwill.

Macomb Patch's Savvy Saver, Jolyn Felten of Bargains to Bounty, scoured local businesses this week to find the best meal deals for your family. Remember to check with the merchants for additional conditions. 1. Meijer Deal: Free organic salad Select Earthbound Farm organic salads are on sale for only $1 this week at Meijer. Answer every question in the Earthbound Farm organic farming quiz correctly (you can try as many times as you need!) and you'll earn a $1 coupon valid toward any Earthbound Farm product. Print it from your computer and redeem it at Meijer this week for free salad! Good through: Sept. 17, 2011 2. Parisian Deal: 20 percent off with donation Parisian in Partridge Creek is collecting gently used clothing items to benefit …

Today's News Fast: Sept. 14

Today on Patch you'll find this week's deals, an overview of tonight's township meeting and a tribute to a local legend, lifelong Macomb Township resident Joa Penzien, who passed away Monday.

There is only a 20 percent chance of showers this morning, but play it safe and carry an umbrella with you to ward off the rain. We'll see partly sunny skies today, with a high near 70 degrees, so a bit cooler than yesterday. It will really cool down tonight, with a low around 44 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Two of this week's deals take us to Partridge Creek, where teachers earn 20 percent off their bill at Brio and Parisian customers receive 20 percent off coupons for donating to Goodwill. The Macomb Township board of trustees meets tonight at 7 at town hall. Patch will of course be at the meeting to keep you informed of what's happening in township government. Lifelong Macomb Township resident and local legend …

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