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5 Things You Need to Know Today — July 31, 2012

Here's what you need to know today in Plymouth and Canton.

Trivia: How many Olympic Games has the United States hosted? Bonus points if you can name them all.

Yesterday's trivia answer: "Allison Schmitt’s effort eclipsed the American record of 4:02.20 set by Katie Hoff in 2008."

- as answered correctly by Patch reader Tom Dusbiber

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5. Primary elections are in one week

The primary election for is next week in Plymouth and Canton. Have someone in mind? Tell us who you're supporting in a blog or letter to the editor.

Speaking of elections, Patch is looking for local party delegates headed to the GOP and Democratic conventions for a special project. Email john.mckay@patch.com if you or someone you know who resides in a Patch town is planning to go.

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4. Submit your Concours d'Elegance photos on Patch

We hope you enjoyed the Concours d'Elegance festivities last weekend at . Just remember: You can add photos from the event to our photo gallery.

3. Plymouth Township Concerned Citizens meet tonight at Plymouth District Library

The Plymouth Township Concerned Citizens group  at , 233 S. Main St. Topics include:

  • The Five Mile Road Water Tower
  • Grant for new pavillion in the Township Park
  • Plymouth Twp. declining net worth of government funds
  • Township Supervisor, Clerk and Treasurer salary update
  • League of Women Voters Candidates Forum
  • Fire/EMS status

2. Are you following us yet?

When Plymouth Patch and Canton Patch merged, our social media sites followed suit, and both now are using the previous Plymouth Patch Facebook and Twitter accounts. You can "Like" us at facebook.com/PlymouthCantonPatch and follow up on Twitter at @PlymouthPatch. If you haven't made the switch from our Canton pages yet, please do so!

Also, please spread the word to friends and family in the area. Plymouth-Canton Patch thrives with an active local community.

1. Readers' Choice 2012: Vote for your favorite Plymouth-Canton businesses

Help Patch determine the best of the best by voting for your favorites in our 22 Readers' Choice categories, which range from to .

Cast your vote by Aug. 17 and help us decide who's best. Whichever business gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner.


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