Friday, February 22, 2013
Fenton Patch editor Jason Alexander is moving on to a new position with the company.
When I left Fenton in 2008, I didn’t think my career path would lead to my return. But late in 2010, I heard about this company called Patch, which just happened to be planning to launch a site in Fenton. I liked everything I heard, packed up and started trying to explain a site that no one in town had ever heard of. In a little more than two years, Patch has become an online community center with news, events, announcements, sharing of photos, information, answers, questions and plenty of conversation. I learned more about the community I grew up in during those two years than the first 25 I spent living here. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with some many great people in the community and have been in awe of all the support I received. …
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Answers to many of your questions about the site.
Have you discovered everything our site has to offer? We wanted to take the time to remind you why we're here and what this site is all about. We've built Patch so that you have plenty of opportunities to comment on stories, share your opinions, post photos and announcements and add events to the community calendar. We hope that our site will strengthen the community, and you all help make it better. Here are some tips to using the site: 1. Comment on an Article We subscribe to the idea that "news is a conversation." Much of our reporting will emanate from what readers tell us in emails, comments on our sites and in conversations around town. Share your thoughts and reactions to our articles by posting a comment directly below each story…
Saturday, February 16, 2013
You can keep track of what's opening, closing and being torn down in Fenton.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Cast your vote for the top Fenton Patch story of the year.
Fenton Patch brought you hundreds of stories and topics in 2012. We want to know which one was your favorite. Here are a few that were the most read and shared during the year. Voting will continue through 3 p.m. Jan.3 and the winner will be announced Jan. 5. Fenton Couple's 'Miracle Baby' Happy and Healthy after Premature Birth A routine ultrasound turned into an unexpected shock and little miracle for Fenton resident Sarah Roach and her husband Matt after pregnancy. Roach delivered that little miracle, named Dexter, after just 28 weeks into her pregnancy. Elementary Teacher Has Served 4 Tours of Duty Stefanie Roberts sat in her eighth-grade math class at Sherman Middle School in Holly on September 11, 2001, two weeks into a new school …
Thursday, December 20, 2012
The site has come a long way since launching in December 2010
It’s hard to believe Fenton Patch is turning 2-years-old. It’s been such a short time, but we’ve come such a long way and so has Fenton. Here is a look at a few stories from when the site launched Dec. 20, 2010. As we move into 2013, Fenton Patch will look dramatically different than when we launched in 2010, when we celebrated our one-year anniversary in 2011 or even now. We will continue strive to become the online community center for Fenton. We will become more user-friendly as it will be easier to share and have conversations on the site. We will keep bringing you big news, but also a whole lot more. It's been a great two years of Fenton Patch, but 2013 will take the site to a whole new level and we hope you come along for the ride. …
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Here is a look at what happened at Fenton Patch this week.
As usual, it was a busy week at Fenton Patch. Here is a look at what you might have missed. Fenton Patch told you a $365,000 Home Sells in Fenton. We had an interesting feature story in Fenton Resident Lives a Dream as Detroit Lions Photographer. Fenton Patch reported the latest crime news in Police: Fight Erupts in Fenton Apartment. We also posted a cool feature in Former Fenton Foreign Exchange Student Helps Man Escape Car After Train Crash. Fenton Patch shared Fenton Residents React to Dusting of Snow. We reported Northville Volleyball Defeats Fenton in State Quarterfinals Fenton Patch told you that the Fenton mystery diners had two complaints at Applebee's. We reported Fenton Figure Skater Training for Trip to Nationals. Fenton Patch …
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Here is a look at what happened at Fenton Patch this week.
It was a loving week at Fenton Patch with plenty of Valentines Day coverage. But it was also a tough week as we caught up with two Fenton dads who are mourning their daughter's deaths one year later. We also checked out the latest in crime, schools and chickens. Yes, chickens. Here is what you might have missed. Fenton Patch reported Residents Have Mixed Reactions to Fenton's $9.6 Million Bond. Which came first the chicken of the egg? Well, that wasn't debated at the Fenton Council meeting, but they did ask for a Proposal on Chickens. We reported Fenton Council Discusses 'Be Closer' and $126,000 Public Relations Plan for Fenton Streetscape to be Trimmed. Fenton Patch told you the latest crime news with Judge Grants Gag Order in Juvenile …
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Here is a look at what happened at Fenton Patch this week.
Fenton Patch reported a black bear, bubbles, another round of Katie's Game and prepared you for the holiday weekend. Here is a look at what you might have missed. We told you Black Bear Reported on the Prowl 25 miles West of Fenton. Columnist Vera Hogan told you why Fenton's Fourth of July Parade Represents Americana at its Best. Fenton Patch featured a Fenton Resident who Chiseled His Way to a Carving Award. We showed you PHOTOS: Michigan Challenge Balloon Festival. We showed you Video: Fun on the Water with the Silver Lake Ski Club. Fenton Patch told you why Buffalo Wild Wings Disputes Fenton's Sewer Tap Calculations. We were the first to tell you Fenton Scores Above State Averages on Michigan Merit Exam and that Lake Fenton's Michigan …
Drew Shapiro
11:39 am on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Thank you Jason, the patch has become a great local resource. more ›