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Have you ever sent a press release to the editor of your Patch site and wondered when it was going to post? How about sending a birth announcement or perhaps an obit (which are publ...

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With the holiday season upon us, there are plenty of local events happening. From coat drives and food pantry collections, to organizing a group of carolers or throwing a community holida...

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Are you hosting a holiday event? Looking for donations for a gift drive? Raising money for your favorite charity? Perhaps you went to a community event and have great photos, or video, t...

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Are you hosting a holiday event? Had a baby? Getting married? Did you witness an accident that's causing traffic? Did you want to write a letter to the editor? Perhaps you went to a commu...

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