Coming Soon! Saline Patch Gets a New Look

Next week, Saline Patch will have a brand new design and a whole new way to connect.

Hi, everyone! I have some exciting news to share about Patch – we’re getting a whole new look! It’s coming in a couple weeks and it’s going to make Saline Patch easier to use, and a better place to connect and share.  The best part? You’ll be able to see it all on your mobile phone!  Here’s what you need to know:   Our site is being rebuilt from the ground up! The news will look better and be easier to comment on. And, you’ll find more local voices to keep you in the loop with the latest know-how and opinion. We’re adding Boards to make it easier for you to connect with each other, debate an issue, or announce your garage sale, graduation, or find a lost pet. More to say? It will be easier to start your own blog, too. You’ll soon be able …

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Last Chance: Vote for Your Favorite Saline Photo!

We're on a search for a picture that captures the community's spirit. The most popular reader contribution will be featured on our Facebook page.

There's a lot to love in Saline: the arts, the festivals, the small businesses and – most importantly – the people. Readers have shared their pictures capturing the community's spirit and we need you to help us pick one to be featured on the Saline Patch Facebook page. More than 655 people have "Liked" the Saline Patch Facebook page and use it to stay connected. What about you?

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13 Ways to Use Saline Patch in 2013

Click, read, comment, post and blog your way through the year.

New Year's Eve was a time to reminisce on the ups and downs of 2012—and we did. But the clock has long since struck midnight and the year 2013 is now upon us. We've spent the past two years getting you to fall in love with Patch as your go-to source for everything happening in your community. This year, you'll see Patch become even more engaging and interactive for users as we make you—Saline residents—the stars of this Patchy show. So Happy New Year to all, and with that, here are 13 ways you can use Saline Patch in 2013: Providing accurate, timely news about the community is our No. 1 priority, but without your input, that news may as well be nonexistent. We believe news is a conversation. Share your thoughts and reactions to our …

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Do You 'Like' Us on Facebook?

Are you one of our 587 Facebook fans? If not, we'd love to have you as a friend.

What's Everyone Recommending on Facebook?

What are people reading on Facebook? Here is a list of the top stories.

Are you missing out on the conversations about Saline? Like us on Facebook and see what all the fuss is about!

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Patch Got a Makeover

We've tweaked a few things to optimize the site for our users.

No, you're not losing it! Patch looks different today. We did a quick visual nip-and-tuck to the homepage to make it even more user-friendly. And we've moved a couple pieces of furniture. For those keeping score: • We tweaked some words in our navigation bar to save space (e.g., "Traffic & Gas" is now "Commute"). • We moved the weather icon next to the Patch branding so you can find it more quickly! • We moved, well, YOU closer to the top! (Our "shout stream" is now front and center to show all your comments off.) • And of course we prettified a few things. While the site might look a little different today, we still offer the same robust coverage of everything happening in your community. That was, is, and will always be our mission. We …

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Patch Event Times Wrong

Patch engineers are working to correct the error.

You may have noticed that our events calendar has looked a little strange the last few days. No, the Saline Senior Center is not hosting a craft workship at 4 a.m. We apologize for the errors in the events calendar. Patch engineers are working to correct the issue as soon as possible.

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Learn More About Patch at the Drowsy Parrot Thursday

Want to know more about how Patch makes it easy for you to get the word out? Stop by and visit us Thursday at the Drowsy Parrot.

Have a story idea? Want to learn more about Patch? Wondering about advertising opportunities? Saline Patch editor Tran Longmoore and advertising rep Susanne Spruitt will be holding "office hours" from 1-3 p.m. at The Drowsy Parrot. Stop in to chat or say hello! During "office hours," we'll show you how to post announcements, write a blog, post events and use Patch to get the word out. If you own a small business, we'll show you several ways Patch can help you connect with the customers right here in Saline. We'll also have our camera with us. So if you want to do a "Good Morning Saline" greeting, all you have to do is ask. For more information, email tran.longmoore@patch.com

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