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Statewide news media spreads the word about Pothole Pocketbook Contest

Posted on March 11th, by Michigan Transportation Team in News and Blog. Comments Off

Radio, newspapers, and television have all been covering the Pothole Pocketbook Contest. See the links below for recent coverage, and be sure to spread the word! The deadline to submit your pothole repair bill to us is the first week of April. Click here for all the contest details.

Pothole Pocketbook Contest Media Coverage

WKZO

Source Newspapers

WILX

Dearborn Patch

Royal Oak Patch

Farmington Patch

Troy Patch

Holland Sentinel




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