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Joshua Gordon

C&G Staff Reporter – Woodward Talk

Josh Gordon covers Macomb Township, Chippewa Valley Schools and the Macomb County Board of Commissioners for the Macomb Township Chronicle. He previously wrote for the Woodward Talk from 2013-2016 and attended Central Michigan University. Josh has won Society of Professional Journalist awards for his work with C & G Newspapers. He is an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, craft beer and movies.

Published January 23, 2018

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Bond research, new curriculums highlight 2018 for CV schools

In May 2017, an $89.9 million bond proposal by Chippewa Valley Schools failed, with 58.6 percent of voters voting against the proposal. The funds were to be used for student safety and facility upgrades around the district.

Published January 23, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Man arrested for illegally using woman's credit card information

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A man was recently arrested and charged with forgery and illegal use of a credit card after a Macomb Township woman reported her credit card had been used fraudulently.

Published January 17, 2018

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Schools providing different learning spaces to get the most out of students

METRO DETROIT — While traditional classrooms are important, new learning spaces are popping up in schools all over metro Detroit.

Published January 15, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb County clerk sues county alleging conspiracy

Macomb County Clerk Karen Spranger is suing Macomb County, alleging a conspiracy between county officials, a union representative and two local journalists to stop her from doing her duties as clerk.

Published January 12, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Prostitution alleged at Macomb Township massage parlor

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The owner and manager of a Macomb Township massage parlor have been charged with running a prostitution operation out of the business, and another employee was being sought by police at press time.

Former Dakota High School student Thomas Kithier filed a lawsuit in federal court in Detroit, suing the MHSAA and Chippewa Valley Schools for not allowing him to play basketball at Clarkston High School for his senior season.

Published January 12, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Kithier remains ineligible to play basketball for Clarkston after court ruling

DETROIT — Michigan State University basketball commit Thomas Kithier won't play his high school senior season at Clarkston High School after a federal judge ruled Jan. 11 he will remain ineligible during the duration of his lawsuit against the Michigan High School Athletic Association and Chippewa Valley Schools.

Published January 11, 2018

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Macomb County celebrates 200 years built on immigration, agriculture and industry

MOUNT CLEMENS — Back on Jan. 15, 1818, Macomb County was founded with about 870 people occupying the state’s third county. Now, 200 years later, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel said the population is approximately 870,000.

Published January 10, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb County clerk sues county alleging conspiracy

Macomb County Clerk Karen Spranger is suing Macomb County, alleging a conspiracy between county officials, a union representative and two local journalists to stop her from doing her duties as clerk.

Published January 10, 2018

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Technology helps people set goals, stay motivated in new year

METRO DETROIT — The emergence of technology in fitness, especially wearable technology, has helped keep people focused on what they set out to do in the fitness world.

Published January 9, 2018

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Looking back on the big Macomb County news of 2017

MACOMB COUNTY — Big news came out of Macomb County in 2017, from major name brand companies opening in the county to road work that caused headaches in hopes of a better future for those corridors.

Published January 8, 2018

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Former Dakota basketball player sues MHSAA, Chippewa Valley Schools

Former Dakota High School basketball player Thomas Kithier is suing the Michigan High School Athletic Association and Chippewa Valley Schools after he was ruled ineligible to play for Clarkston High School for his senior season.

Published January 2, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Board approves planning services for potential new park amid concerns

The Macomb Township Board of Trustees approved an authorization request to accept proposals for professional planning services on a potential new park after the request was tabled two meetings in a row.

Published January 1, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Looking back on the big news from Macomb Township

Go to a Macomb Township Board of Trustees meeting, or browse one of several Macomb Township resident pages on Facebook, and you hear question after question directed toward elected officials in the township.

Published December 27, 2017

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School board signs resolution opposing bills to allow concealed weapons in schools

The Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution in opposition of state Senate bills that seek to allow concealed weapons in schools, among other public places.

Published December 25, 2017

Macomb Township Chronicle

Parks master plan gets approved with proposals for more trails, parks

The Macomb Township Board of Trustees approved a new five-year Parks and Recreation master plan at the Dec. 20 meeting, setting goals and objectives for the department to work towards with community input.