As we enter into the last month of 2012, Hartland Patch will be re-capping some of the most popular stories from the year.

Over the next few weeks, Hartland Patch will be highlighting some of the year's favorite blogs, most interesting people (student and non-student) and some of the other most memorable stories from 2012.

So, now is the time to vote and tell us your favorites, what was the most talked about or controversial story reported on Hartland Patch in 2012?

We will announce the top three winners based on popular vote starting Dec. 24.

1. Connor Grabowski: Son kidnapped by father says "He's Free" in YouTube video
2. Crazy Firework: Township shuts down firework location over violations
3. Speed Humps: New signs in high school parking lot
4. Tracey Sahouri: Former Creekside principal settles lawsuit with Argentine police
5. Huffing accident: Student hits security guard in school parking lot
6. Threat at the high school: Facebook and Twitter threats closed the school in April
7. Hartland girl missing: A local teen was reported missing from her Hartland home
8. Sidewalks in Hartland: Does the village of Hartland need new sidewalks?
9. K2 in Hartland: Raids in Hartland worked to get the K2 threat out of county
10. Hartland Teen Center: New center opens up in Hartland
11. I-96 Shooter: A gunman reportedly shot at drivers on I-96 and Wixom area
12. Hacker Road light: Will new light be effective?

Want to keep voting? Click here to tell us your favorites in the following categories:

• Vote for Most Interesting Person Featured on Hartland Patch
• Vote For Your Favorite Student Related Story from 2012
• Vote For Your Pick for Most 'Heartfelt' Story from 2012