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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 February 20, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

County commissioners urge more focus on roads over regional transit

At about 1:30 p.m. Feb. 13, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel sat on a county road in traffic. Road crews were working on patching the road.

Published February 16, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Sheriff's Office finds no credible threats following incidents at Dakota High School

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Dakota High School had a police presence for two days last week due to a potential gun threat, but the Macomb County Sheriff's Office has not found any credible information, and school has remained in session.

Published February 14, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Metro Detroit housing market lacked inventory in 2017 as prices went up

METRO DETROIT — The number of homes on the market keeps dropping and new homes aren’t getting listed as fast, but buyers are coming in large numbers, leading to high sales numbers and rising prices.

Published February 14, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Board hears report from auditor on township purchasing policy

The Macomb Township Board of Trustees heard from an independent auditor who looked at the township’s purchasing policy and offered up solutions on improving the policy in the future.

Published February 14, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Senior living facilities focus on independence, community vibe

METRO DETROIT — When seniors move into Lakeshore Senior Living, the team there wants the residents to feel like they have a place of their own, where they can entertain and invite over friends and family.

Published February 14, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Township’s ethics advisory commission now accepting applications

The Macomb Township Board of Trustees has approved the creation of an ethics advisory commission application that further advances the idea of creating an ethics ordinance.

Published February 12, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Macomb County clerk’s lawsuit against Google gets dismissed

Macomb County Clerk Karen Spranger’s lawsuit against Google, Inc., has been dismissed by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Richard Caretti.

Published February 7, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Case delayed for man accused of 2016 murder

The court proceedings of a man accused of murdering his 19-year-old Macomb Township friend have been dragged out as his lawyers appeal a recent court ruling.

Published February 7, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Judge denies motion by Spranger’s attorney to withdraw as her counsel

A judge has denied a motion by Macomb County Clerk Karen Spranger’s attorney to remove himself as her counsel in a lawsuit and countersuit between Spranger and the county.

Published February 7, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota senior scores perfect 36 on ACT

Heading into the ACT, Dakota High School senior Donald Gloede hadn’t taken any practice tests nor done a lot of studying to prepare.

Published February 7, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Murder charge dismissed against woman accused of shooting husband

A Macomb Township woman will face charges of manslaughter, but not second-degree murder, for allegedly fatally shooting her husband in 2015.

Published January 31, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Letter sent to Gov. Snyder asking for Bucci’s removal

Macomb Township Supervisor Janet Dunn has written a letter to Gov. Rick Snyder, asking him to remove Trustee Dino Bucci from his elected position.

Published January 30, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota theater students bring modern adaptation of ‘Footloose’ to the stage

In the fall, Dakota High School senior Lorenzo Santiago will head to college. It may be at New York University, where he has been accepted, or another college, but Santiago knows he will study musical theater.

Published January 29, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Macomb Feeding the Need hosts Homeless Shelter Sleep Out

Macomb Feeding the Need held its second annual Homeless Shelter Sleep Out at Roseville Masonic Center, 27151 Gratiot Ave., from 7 p.m. Jan. 19 to 7 a.m. Jan. 20 to allow participants to experience what it’s like to sleep in the cold.