New Year’s Eve Parties, Christmas Tree Disposal, Vote for Miss Michigan and More

Here’s a look at some of the headlines this week from New Baltimore-Chesterfield Patch.

• Several local bars and restaurants are hosting New Year’s Eve parties.
• As the holiday season comes to a close, make sure you know how to properly dispose of your Christmas tree.
• Miss Michigan Angela Venditti, a Shelby Township resident and past Miss St. Clair Shores, will be competing in the Miss America Pageant. Before she does, voters can cast a vote to make her the People's Choice.
• Male body parts painted on garage, hot dogs suspected as pit bull bait and more are covered in this week’s police blotter.
• Take our poll and tell us your New Year’s resolutions for 2013.
• Snow blanketed the area this week. Here are some tips to keep in mind when driving on icy and snow-covered roads this season.
• Here’s a list of five fun activities you can do with your kids during the holiday break.
• House Hunt features this week.
• See who’s hiring in Chesterfield Township and New Baltimore, or check out a sampling of job openings across Macomb County.
• Post your own photos to Patch.
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