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Monday, April 15, 2013

792 Already 'Like' Fairlawn-Bath Patch on Facebook: Do You?

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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

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Summit County Prosecutor's Office Joins Facebook

On March 7, the prosecutor's office started sharing photos, events and press releases.

Want to find out the latest updates coming from the prosecutor's office about prison sentences, upcoming events and safety tips? If you're a Facebook user, an easy way to do that is to "like" the Summit County Prosecutor's Office.  The office joined Facebook on March 7. As of April 3, 2013, the page had 206 fans.  So far, the prosecutor's office has shared updates on:  High-profile cases:  Interesting events: Photos: Click here to "like" the Summit County Prosecutor's Office page on Facebook. 

Thursday, March 28, 2013

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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Pay Summit County Taxes on the Fiscal Office Facebook Page

The fiscal office has an app available on its social media account.

You may not "like" paying county taxes  — but the Summit County Fiscal Office offers an easy way to do it on its Facebook page. The app offers step-by-step instructions on how to pay — find out more by clicking here.  

Monday, February 4, 2013

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Medina Man Under Fire for Facebook Post in Favor of CT Shooting (Poll)

According to WKYC, the man could face a $1,000 and 30 days in jail.

After the tragic school shooting in Newtown, CT, last week, a Medina man updated his Facebook status in favor of the gunman, according to WKYC. Joseph Resovsky's status read, "I'm so happy somebody shot up all those little (expletive). Viva la School Shootings!!!!" WKYC reports. Resovsky is 20.  The man said he was trying to make a point, but that point could get him a $1,000 fine and 30 days in jail.  Read more of WKYC's story here. In another incident, 33-year-old Virginia man Christopher Johnson wrote "High Powered Rifle" on a wood plank and walked into Sandy Hook Elementary in Shenandoah County, VA, News Channel 5 reports. The man was detained and no one was hurt, Channel 5 reports. What do you think of these incidents? Take our poll …

Terry Buchko Sr

8:06 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

guns don't kill people, people kill people, everyone is blaming the gun used as if it meant to hurt or kill. It was the unstable person using it that killed and injured all those adults and childern. Maybe it's how we raise our childern now that's the problem. Pacman and Space Invaders use to be the games we played. Now Call of Duty, Grand Theif Auto, ect are what they play. Teach them killing is…   more ›

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Facebook Cover Photos Disappearing — F-B Patch Photos are Safe, Are Yours?

Facebook's terms of service haven't changed, but your cover photo may have.

Facebook cover photos have been disappearing recently, but a spokesperson says there aren't any changes to its terms of service.  When Facebook users add a cover photo they are prompted with this message:  "Pick a unique photo from your life to feature at the top of your timeline. Note: This space is not meant for banner ads or other promotions. Please don’t use content that is commercial, promotional, copyright-infringing or already in use on other people’s covers." The exact reason why cover photos are disappearing is a mystery.  "It could be due to a copyright violation or that the photo was deemed too 'promotional.' Although Facebook removes the photo from the cover position, it doesn’t actually delete the photo itself," according to …

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

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Saturday, August 18, 2012

Packing for College? Don't Forget to Take Patch!

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Are you or your student headed off to college this fall? Beat being homesick by staying in touch with what's happening back at home in Fairlawn and Bath. There are several ways to take Patch with you, and it won't take up much space when you're packing: Enjoy going to college ... and don't forget those rolls of quarters for laundry and multiple packs of Ramen. 

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