Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Tommy Vasilos and Clinton Township Kiwanis Golf Outing Chairman Ken Howe play golf July 19 at Burning Tree Golf Club in Macomb Township. About 120 golfers hit the links for the benefit outing.

Published July 31, 2021

Kiwanis golf outing brings in estimated $20,000

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Kiwanis Club of Clinton Township hosted its 18th annual golf outing July 19 at Burning Tree Golf Club in Macomb Township.

Beginning in August, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees, Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will resume meeting in person. Public members were given the OK to continue virtually attending board meetings.

Published July 30, 2021

Clinton Township Board of Trustees to return to in-person meetings

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Come August, it will be over 16 months since the Clinton Township Board of Trustees had an in-person meeting.

Published July 29, 2021

Neighbors United aims to assist cancer patients in Chippewa schools

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — August is set to be a busy time for Neighbors United.

Teen volunteers Maddalena Agrusso, left, and Allyson Cummins stuff goody bags July 16 at the Steiner Community Building in Clinton Township. The bags will be given to children at Saturday’s Gratiot Cruise.

Published July 28, 2021

Teen volunteers assist in Gratiot Cruise prep

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Local teenagers gathered at the Steiner Community Building the morning of July 16 for volunteer activities. The building is in Clinton Township on Joy Boulevard, west of Interstate 94.

Published July 28, 2021

A lemonade stand can be a hit with a little planning

METRO DETROIT — Anna Mullen always wanted to have a lemonade stand. This summer, she finally did it.

Published July 28, 2021

Public skate parks carve out huge space in recreation market

METRO DETROIT — When most of us think of the standard amenities at our local municipal park, we see images of basketball courts, walking trails and swing sets. The old favorites.

In World War II, Henry Freeman’s brother, Howard Freeman, was killed in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Henry Freeman is seen here at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedication last month in Clinton Township.

Published July 28, 2021

Veteran, 95, honors fallen brother

MACOMB COUNTY — When Henry Freeman attended a dedication ceremony last month in Clinton Township, it wasn’t just as a veteran. It was as a Gold Star Family member.

The Arc of Macomb County recently launched a fundraising campaign for a special playground in Clinton Township that will allow for children of all abilities to play.

Published July 28, 2021

Fundraising begins to bring inclusive playground to Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A project is underway to bring an inclusive playground to Clinton Township.

Published July 28, 2021

Product developed by Wayne State professor touted to be safer for marine life

METRO DETROIT — After spending weeks and months in the water, the bottom of a boat can become a slimy mess, as algae and other marine organisms coat the hull.

Published July 28, 2021

Local writers’ work being sent to moon

MACOMB COUNTY — One small step for man, maybe, but it’s a giant leap for some local authors. Two local women are part of a group of 125 writers who are sending their work to the moon, courtesy of DHL and Astrobotic.

Published July 28, 2021

Pride event scheduled for October in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — In an effort to create a more welcoming environment for the LGBT+ community in the county, Macomb County Pride is planning a Pride Festival for October with a street fair, music, carnival and more.

Testimony continued in 41-B District Court in Clinton Township the week of July 12 in Eric Smith’s state case. Witnesses to testify include security business owner William Weber and former Macomb County Chief Assistant Prosecutor James Langtry.

Published July 27, 2021

Local business owner, former chief assistant prosecutor testify in Macomb County corruption case

MACOMB COUNTY — Strong loyalty to the former Macomb County prosecutor, a falsified invoice, and instructions to investigate the background of another county official was among the testimony provided in a Macomb County corruption case.

Published July 24, 2021

Roseville man facing ‘revenge porn’ charges

FRASER — A Roseville man is facing “revenge porn” charges following allegations that he harassed his ex-wife by spreading illicit photos of her.

Families around the country are getting a helping hand through the federal government’s child tax credit program.

Published July 23, 2021

Child tax credit payments start going out to families

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 brought with it a variety of problems for everyone, with parents of young children being some of the most drastically affected.

Published July 23, 2021

Remediation efforts underway in wake of I-75 tanker fire

TROY — A fuel tanker that caught fire and closed down a portion of Interstate 75 between Crooks and Rochester roads the afternoon of July 12 now has local, county and state agencies working to remediate the site, repair the damage and clean up any environmental impacts left behind.

Published July 23, 2021

Cruising into August on Gratiot

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Gratiot Cruise is back with a little more engine roar this year. The 18th annual Gratiot Cruise takes place Aug. 1 in Clinton Township.

The Fraser City Council poses with the recipients of the 2021 F.A.M.E. Awards at the Fraser fire house on July 8.

Published July 17, 2021

Fraser hosts annual FAME Awards

FRASER — Members of the Fraser community gathered together at the Fraser Firehouse on July 8 to recognize some of the community’s best and brightest as part of the Fraser FAME Awards.

John Jeffire’s latest book, “A Temple for Tomorrows,” will be released in July. The 108-page book is a collection of poems. Jeffire is a teacher at Chippewa Valley High School.

Published July 16, 2021

Chippewa Valley High teacher releases poetry book

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — John Jeffire, of Macomb Township, will release his latest book July 16.

One statistic shared at a June presentation regarding the Civilian Conservation Corps in Michigan is that 484 million trees were planted — twice as many as any other state.

Published July 15, 2021

Clinton-Macomb Public Library presentation discusses CCC history in Michigan

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — In the 1930s in Michigan, many trees needed replanting, and plenty of river restoration and habitat rebuilding had to be done.