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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Fun Facts for New Year's: Resolutions, Red Underwear, Lock Your Car, Times Square

When you go back to work today impress your friends with this New Year's trivia. Check out these interesting fun facts and trivia about New Year's Eve.

When you go back to work today impress your friends with this New Year's trivia.

Friday, February 17, 2012

Good Morning, Hartland: Dr. Kathleen Gannon and Staff

Check out the weather, fuel prices and more for Feb. 17.

1. Today's weather Today’s National Weather Service forecast for the Hartland area, is partly sunny with a high of 39 degrees. Tonight's forecast is a low of 26, with a 50 percent chance of snow. 2. The cost of filling the tank Gas prices in the Hartland area were at a low of $3.41 per gallon Thursday evening, according to Detroitgasprices.com. The station offering this price was Speedway, 10070 Highland Road, in Hartland. The second-lowest price per gallon was $3.48, at Shell, 10440 Highland Road, in Hartland. And Mobil, 10050 Clyde Road in Hartland, had gasoline for $3.51 per gallon. 3. Feds ask automakers to help limit distracted driving Simplified, in-car communication systems, one-hand devices and disabling of text messaging, Internet…

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Anna Troppens

10:31 am on Friday, February 17, 2012

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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Good Morning, Hartland: Chuck Hughes

Check out the weather, fuel prices and more for Feb. 16.

1. Today's weather Today’s National Weather Service forecast for the Hartland area, is for a high of 40 degrees with an 80 percent chance of rain/snow. Tonight's forecast is a low of 26, with a 30 percent chance of snow. 2. The cost of filling the tank Gas prices in the Hartland area were at a low of $3.41 per gallon Wednesday evening, according to Detroitgasprices.com. The station offering this price was Speedway, 10070 Highland Road, in Hartland. The second-lowest price per gallon was $3.48, at Shell, 10440 Highland Road, in Hartland. And Mobil, 10050 Clyde Road in Hartland, had gasoline for $3.51 per gallon. 3. LEGACY Program for at-risk students is growing Hartland Consolidated Schools hosts the LEGACY alternative education program for…

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Good Morning, Hartland: Michele Cannaert and Donna Cross

Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Check out the weather, fuel prices and more for Tuesday.

The National Weather Service forecast for the Hartland area calls for a high of 34 degrees with an 80 percent chance of snow. Tuesday night's forecast is cloudy with a low of 28 degrees. The lowest gasoline price in the Hartland area was $3.44 per gallon Monday evening at Speedway, 10070 Highland Rd., according to Detroitgasprices.com. The second-lowest price per gallon was $3.54 at Mobil, 10050 Clyde Rd. in Hartland. Shell, 10440 Highland Rd., had gasoline for $3.58 per gallon. Fenton Patch reports that the Fenton City Council voted 4-3 to approve a liquor license transfer for Rrok Dedivanaj, manager of Mega Coney Island, to open a Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza franchise at 3324 Owen Rd. in Fenton. What is pickleball? It’s a fast-paced sport…

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Anna Troppens

12:45 pm on Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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Monday, February 13, 2012

Good Morning, Hartland: Bill McDevitt and Mary Koivu

Check out the weather, fuel prices and more for Feb. 13.

1. Weather Today’s National Weather Service forecast for the Hartland area, is for a high of 32 degrees. Tonight's forecast predicts a low of 23 degrees, with an 80 percent chance of snow. 2. Fuel Prices Gas prices in the Hartland area were at a low of $3.44 per gallon Sunday evening, according Detroitgasprices.com. The stations offering this price were Mobil, 10050 Clyde Road, and Speedway, 10070 Highland Road. Shell, 10440 Highland Road, had gasoline for $3.58 per gallon. 3. News Spring isn’t here yet, but the Detroit Free Press has listed five Detroit Tigers to watch this baseball season, judging from the team’s spring training in Lakeland, Fla. Of course, Prince Fielder, who has a $214 million multiyear contract, is one of them. He’ll …

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Anna Troppens

10:16 am on Monday, February 13, 2012

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Friday, January 13, 2012

Weekend Planner: 'Harry Potter's World', Fundraisers, Open Mic and 'Legally Blonde'

Here's a look at what's happening around the Hartland area this weekend.

1. 'HARRY POTTER'S WORLD' EXHIBIT UNVEILING Where: Cromaine District Library Community Room, 3688 Hartland Road, Hartland When: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 (exhibit continues through Feb. 21 when community room is not otherwise in use.) Cost: Free Why go: Learn all about the Renaissance science, magic and medicine that serves as the background for the Harry Potter world in this exhibit created by the National Library of Medicine. 2. SPAGHETTI DINNER BENEFITS PREGNANCY HELPLINE Where: St. John's Catholic Church, 2099 N. Hacker Road, Hartland (Howell mailing) When: 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13 Cost: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for children under 12 Why go: Help the church aid a local charity while enjoying a great dinner. 3. BE A LOCAL …

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Weekend Countdown: Fundraiser Supports Dance Team's Trip for Walt Disney World Parade

Bringing you the latest and greatest for the weekend in Hartland and the surrounding area.

Our pick for today: Family Trivia, Dinner and Silent Auction Where: Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek, 3250 Hartland Road, Hartland When: 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13 Cost: $5 per person for a buffet of pizza salad and breadsticks; trivia costs $5 each. Admission just to browse the silent auction is free; however, the cost of silent auction items varies. Why go: There's something for everyone: food, family-friendly trivia and the thrill that comes from bidding on the auction items. All proceeds support Hartland Community Education's Dynamic Expressions dance team so they can take a trip to take part in a parade at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL.  Come back to Hartland Patch on Friday for our Weekend Planner. Or, visit our Events…

Monday, January 2, 2012

From the Editor's Keyboard

Web Designer is 2011 Hartland Patch Trivia Champ

Mom tallies 31 correct answers to win bragging rights since feature started in July.

Say congratulations to Linda Bowen if you see her around town. The web developer/designer and mom of two is the 2011 Hartland Patch trivia champ. Linda by far answered the most questions — 31 — since the feature started July 11 as part of "Good Morning Hartland" — a Monday through Friday article that includes a daily greeting, local fuel prices, the weather and Hartland trivia. Stefanie Furge was second with 14 correct answers and Jacqi Schaller was third with 13. There were more than 30 users who have successfully answered so far. (See table for the top 10 of 2011). So, what's her secret? Linda credits good timing for so many right answers because she's online first thing in the morning when the story is posted (usually between 6-8 a.m…

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