Students Excel While Officials Disappoint and More in Patch's Local Voices

As we like to say at Patch, chances are you know something, saw something or think something about your community that your neighbors would love to hear or see.

So why not share it through Patch's Local Voices?

If you're passionate about a certain topic or just want to weigh in on something that's on your mind, post a blog on Patch. Blogging is a great way of getting your message, in your own words, out to our readers. You can blog once a week, once a day or whenever the inspiration hits you.

In this new Sunday column, we'll highlight some of the best blog posts from the week throughout the Patch sites in Macomb County. Take a peek at what your neighbors are writing about and then join the conversation by posting your own blog.

In Clinton Township, Sydney Kearns talks about this weekend's Earth Day celebrations in her blog, Clinton Township Walmart Celebrates Earth Day with Blue Spruce Sapling Giveaway April 20-21.

(Want to post a blog on Clinton Township Patch? It's simple! Just head to our Local Voices section.)

In Macomb, Tracey Moro talks about a recent world championship run in her blog, Chippewa Valley Winter Guard Qualifies as Semi Finalist at WGI World Championships.

(Want to post a blog on Macomb Patch? It's simple! Just head to our Local Voices section.)

In New Baltimore-Chesterfield, David Novak talks about how members of the Chesterfield Township Board of Trustees "failed" the community in his blog, Chesterfield Township Board Lets Down Community.

(Want to post a blog on New Baltimore-Chesterfield Patch? It's simple! Just head to our Local Voices section.)

In Shelby-Utica, the Charter Township of Shelby details how officials have ended the fourth consecutive budget year with a combined surplus of nearly $5 million in the township's blog, Shelby Township records fourth consecutive general fund surplus.

(Want to post a blog on Shelby-Utica Patch? It's simple! Just head to our Local Voices section.)

In St. Clair Shores, Jefferson Middle School praises its sixth graders for hosting several fundraisers to benefit other children in the school's blog,

(Want to post a blog on St. Clair Shores Patch? It's simple! Just head to our Local Voices section.)

Any questions? Contact Patch Community Editor Jason Alley at jason.alley@patch.com.