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Friday, December 14, 2012

Pontiac Woman Wanted for Several Metro Detroit Crimes Nabbed in New Baltimore ID Theft

The suspect faces a slew of felonies for her alleged role in a Black Friday theft in New Baltimore.

A 42-year-old Pontiac woman--suspected in crimes from Macomb County to Grand Blanc--is facing felony charges in New Baltimore for her alleged role in a Black Friday theft case, police said Friday. The suspect is a parolee out of Oakland County who is accused of stealing a purse from Ditto Consignments & Design on Green Street in New Baltimore. She and two other women, who are still at large, then used four stolen cards at Meijer on 26 Mile and Interstate 94 and Kmart in Richmond to charge more than $3,000 in fraudulent purchases and attempt purchases, police said. "She was arrested by her parole agent," New Baltimore Detective Sgt. John Willer said. The woman is suspected in several other theft cases in communities, such as St. Clair …

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Trio of Alleged Black Friday Thieves Sought by New Baltimore Police

Three women are suspected of going on a shopping spree with stolen credit cards in Macomb County.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Best Black Friday Deals at Target, Walmart and More

Ready, get set, go shopping! The bargain hunting starts early this year, so Patch has compiled the best big box discounts to give you a head start.

If you want the best Black Friday deals, you'll barely have enough time to gobble down your turkey; forget about your pumpkin pie. Stores are opening earlier than ever on Thanksgiving to grab Black Friday shoppers. Sign up for the St. Clair Shores Patch newsletter. Toys 'R Us, Walmart, Kmart and Sears open their doors at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Target opens at 9 p.m. Many others open at midnight or very early Friday morning. Several stores are offering waves of doorbusters. Many also are advertising online deals, which include free shipping, and Black Friday prices all day Thanksgiving. The early start to Black Friday has even prompted some opponents to start petitions against the practice. Here's everything you need to know about Black …

Hall Road Eats: Our Restaurant Picks for Filling Up While Holiday Shopping 2012

Here are some of our favorite spots to stop while navigating the maze of shopping centers along Hall Road during the holidays. Tell us your favorites, too.

It’s the day after Thanksgiving, possibly even midnight. You find yourself in the vicinity of Hall Road and some shopping center. You are hungry, thirsty, tired, or all of the above. We've been there. Here are some of our picks of where to go to get grub at any hour. What are your favorite Hall Road shopping pit stops? Tell us in comments!  24 hour/Late Night Coffee buzz Quick Bites Sit Down Off the Beaten Path To get a break from the Hall Road crowds, try these off the beaten the path spots. Cheers! You made it. Time to celebrate your deals, or drown your spending sorrows. Either way, try these watering holes.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Black Friday 2012 Sales Hours in Chesterfield Township, Hall Road and Beyond

Check out hours for The Mall at Partridge Creek, Home Depot, Target, Kmart, Walmart and more before heading out to score those Black Friday deals.

Black Friday is slowly seeping into Thanksgiving, with several big box stores slated to open their doors at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22 in preparation for the biggest shopping day of the year. Macy's, Kohl's, Best Buy and Parisian will open at midnight Black Friday, while a few stores such as Target, Kmart and Walmart begin their sales Thanksgiving night. If you’re shopping plan on Black Friday includes hitting the Hall Road stores, here is a list of holiday store hours to help you organize your route.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Top 10 Shopping Strategies for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Beyond

Bargains to Bounty's Jolyn Felten shares with Patch readers the ins and outs of scoring the best holiday deals.

Bring it on Black Friday. We've got you covered. Patch joined Jolyn Felten of Bargains to Bounty in a live chat Monday to talk coupon codes, doorbusters, online shopping and general Black Friday survival. Using tips from Felten and many of the Patch readers who joined in, we've compiled the top 10 shopping strategies you'll need to make the best holiday buys. 1. Do your homework  2. Crosscheck ads 3. Coupon codes a must 4. Best way to pay? 5. Myth-busting doorbusters 6. Team play 7. Camping out  8. Online shopping loopholes 9. Free shipping 10. Price matching Felten also recommends Black Friday shoppers leave large bags and purses at home, as they can cause problems in the retail rush. Check Black Friday store hours here.

Jay Jahal

5:49 pm on Thursday, December 8, 2011

great tips. I like to use coupons when I buy online. I use coupons from www.couponroo.com.   more ›

Thursday, November 17, 2011

REPLAY: Patch Chat Talks Holiday Shopping with Jolyn Felten

Jolyn Felten of Bargains to Bounty will take part in a live chat with Patch editors to talk about Christmas shopping.

Join Jolyn Felten of Bargains to Bounty and Patch editors talked about holiday shopping on Monday at 2 p.m. We'll discuss Black Friday, Cyber Monday and strategies to get the most out of your dollar this Christmas season in Macomb County. "Many retailers are beginning to understand the advantages to online shopping and will offer free shipping codes the week of Thanksgiving," Felten said. "Others will actually offer the exact same prices online–and you can shop from the comfort of your pajamas in the wee hours of the morning." Felten will offer tips for searching coupon codes, shopping online, using sales ads and scoring big ticket items. So click on the conversation above to see what everyone was talking about.

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