Patch Readers Say They Were Unaware of Snow Emergency

Trenton police declared a snow emergency Thursday, but Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch readers said they had no idea.

A snowstorm Wednesday night forced the Trenton Police Department to declare a snow emergency, which alerts residents to move their vehicles out of the street to make way for snow plows. However, several residents said, on the Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch Facebook page, they were completely unaware of the snow emergency. Trenton officials typically warn the community of snow emergencies by posting the information on the City of Trenton website and the city's cable channel -- channel 12 with Comcast limited basic cable. Here's what Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch readers said about the snow emergency on Facebook: For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and sign up for…

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Patch Readers Say End of World Prediction Was Nothing to Worry About

Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch readers discussed the Dec. 21, 2012 Doomsday prophesies including the Mayan prediction for the end of the world.

In case you haven't noticed -- the world didn't end on Dec. 21, 2012. Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch readers didn't take the Mayan prediction for the end of the world too seriously. Here's what some readers had to say on the Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch Facebook page: For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our daily newsletter.

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Patch Readers Discuss Gun Control After School Shooting

On Friday, a gunman killed at least 27 at a school in Newton, CT. Meanwhile in Michigan, Gov. Snyder has a bill on his desk that would allow some concealed guns in schools. What do you think?

Patch Readers Discuss Gun Control After School Shooting

On Friday, a gunman killed at least 27 at a school in Newton, CT. Meanwhile in Michigan, Gov. Snyder has a bill on his desk that would allow some concealed guns in schools. What do you think?

Should Michigan's governor sign a bill on is desk that would allow concealed weapons in former no-gun zones, like schools? Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch readers discussed this topic on Facebook. The question started a debate that had over 30 comments Friday night. The question is timely for two reasons: What do you think of the legislation? Should the governor sign it? Answer our poll and tell us in comments. For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our daily newsletter.

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Trenton Residents Cite Christmas, Drugs as Possible Causes for Recent Armed Robberies

Trenton residents voiced reasons and opinions on Facebook regarding two recent armed robberies in Trenton.

While the true reason for two armed robberies in Trenton this week remains unknown, Trenton residents speculated Tuesday possible reasons for the recent crimes listed below: Armed Robbery at 7-Eleven, Suspect in Trenton Police Custody Trenton Business Owner Attacked in Attempted Armed Robbery (VIDEO) Residents responded on the Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch Facebook page. Here are some potential reasons for the increase in armed robberies provided by local readers: What do you think is the cause for two back-to-back armed robberies in Trenton? Tell us in the comment section. For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our daily newsletter.

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Trenton, Grosse Ile Small Businesses You Can't Live Without

Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch asked, "What’s one small business in town you can’t live without and why?" on Facebook and these were your responses.

Small Business Satuurday is this weekend and Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch wanted to know which businesses readers can't live without. We asked, "What’s one small business in town you can’t live without and why?" on Facebook and the above were your responses.

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Trenton, Grosse Ile Residents Choose a Debate Winner on Facebook

The Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch Facebook page was alive with comments Thursday night following the vice presidential debate.

The late night Facebook-ers have spoken and it appears Vice President Joe Biden was the winner in Thursdays vice presidential debate against Paul Ryan. The Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch Facebook page came alive immediately following the debate with residents of Trenton and Grosse Ile offering their opinions on the debate and who they believed was the true winner. Of the 17 comments made on the Facebook page, ten said Biden won the debate, four said Ryan won the debate, two said the debate was a draw and one person voted for Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander.

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Trenton Grad, Facebook Employee Donates $2,000 to Trenton High School

Jennie Leung graduated from Trenton High School in 1997 and went on to work at Facebook.

When Micheal Doyle, principal at Trenton High School, received a call from a former student wanting to donate $2,000 to the school -- he immediately agreed. Though Doyle didn't personally know Jennie Leung, who graduated before he became principal at THS, he said he was happy to help anyone willing to donate to the school. "She called out of the blue," Doyle said. Leung graduated from THS in 1997 and eventually moved to California, where she began working for Facebook, according to Doyle. Leung told Doyle she wanted to donate money to specific areas of the school. Through a series of emails Leung told Doyle she wanted $1,000 to go toward the television production department and $1,000 to the math department. She said the teachers she once …

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Trenton Residents Spout Off About Splash Park

Trenton residents were unhappy, to say the least, about a recent decision to cancel a Splash Park at Elizabeth Park due to high levels of sulfur in well water.

The decision to cancel a highly anticipated Splash Park at Elizabeth Park has some residents angry and asking questions. These are quotes pulled directly from the Trenton Patch Facebook page. Now, we want to hear from you. Respond to these quotes or offer your own thoughts about the new pavilion going in place of a Splash Park.

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Trenton Residents Ignite Over Schools of Choice Decision

Trenton Patch Facebook friends get into a heated discussion about limited open enrollment, which was recently passed at Trenton Public Schools.

Trenton Board of Education members passed a recommendation for limited open enrollment Monday and Trenton residents have been commenting on Facebook from the moment Trenton Patch broke the story. Now that you have an idea of what people are saying, we want to hear from you. What are your thoughts on schools of choice at Trenton Public Schools? Answer in the comment section below.

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