Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Published May 7, 2021

WARREN — Growing up, Matt Budzynowski always rode dirt bikes. It’s a pastime he’s enjoyed forever, and he decided to go full throttle with the experience by enrolling in the web-enhanced basic motorcycle rider safety course at Macomb Community College.

Published May 5, 2021

Prepare sprinklers and air conditioning units for the summer

METRO DETROIT — Pollen is in the air and the sound of lawn mowers revving up for the first time can be heard around subdivisions everywhere.

Twp. meetings to remain virtual until Dec. 31

Published April 30, 2021

Clinton Township meetings to remain virtual until Dec. 31

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Barring future resolutions, all official Clinton Township meetings will occur in a virtual setting until Dec. 31.

Published April 29, 2021

Libraries adapt, hope for ‘normal’ to return

FRASER — On March 24, about the one-year anniversary since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in Macomb County, staffers from the Fraser Public Library discussed how their professional lives were altered and how they continue to deal with something that just won’t go away.

Published April 29, 2021

Easterseals Michigan shares ‘silver linings’ found during the pandemic

METRO DETROIT — For more than a year, people from around the world have been inundated with negative news stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Girl Like Me founder Tyra Moore, center, poses for a photo with employees Marilyn Williams and Shantell Woods. Moore started the nonprofit in 2019 as a way to provide for teen moms.

Published April 29, 2021

Young mother starts nonprofit for ‘A Girl Like Me’

METRO DETROIT — Teen pregnancy is a struggle that Detroit resident Tyra Moore understands all too well. Moore became pregnant at 15 years old and was so scared she didn’t tell her mom until the Tuesday before her baby was born.

Published April 28, 2021

Gardening continues to bloom amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, one trend that seems to be here to stay is gardening.

$Board to decide whether unsolicited newspapers could invoke fees, infractions$

Published April 28, 2021

Clinton Township board to decide whether unsolicited newspapers could invoke fees, infractions

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — At press time, Clinton Township officials were deliberating the enacting of an ordinance that would regulate the delivery of unsolicited newspapers while financially penalizing those who would not comply.

Published April 28, 2021

Major sewer infrastructure project to start late this summer in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County residents can expect a major infrastructure project to begin this summer, though they aren’t expected to see increases on their bills.

Published April 28, 2021

Hospice of Michigan offers virtual grief support sessions

METRO DETROIT — Michigan residents who lost a loved one to the COVID-19 virus have a place to share their grief.

Published April 28, 2021

Homeowners speak on sewer backups, what to do in aftermath

METRO DETROIT — One of the scariest situations that homeowners have to deal with is what to do when their basement suffers a sewer backup.

Published April 27, 2021

Naturalization process explained at CMPL event

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — “Demystifying the Naturalization Process” was the focus of a recent presentation hosted by the Clinton-Macomb Public Library.

An aerial preview of the major sewer infrastructure project dubbed Segment 6, which is slated to begin late this summer near 15 Mile and Garfield roads.

Published April 26, 2021

Major sewer infrastructure project to start late this summer in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County residents can expect a major infrastructure project to begin this summer, though they aren’t expected to see increases on their bills.

JVS Frequency team member Tim Scott interacts with Ricky Lee during a day at the virtual Choices Day Program. The program meets 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays.

Published April 23, 2021

JVS program helps those with disabilities through COVID

METRO DETROIT — JVS Human Services have made it their mission to help anyone and everyone they can during the pandemic, from seniors to youth and everyone in between.

Published April 23, 2021

State cites two invasive species to look out for this year in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Recent statewide grant funds will go toward the local study and control of two invasive species named on a watch list.

Published April 23, 2021

Rocket Mortgage Classic’s AREA 313 looking to become most charitable three holes in golf

METRO DETROIT — The Rocket Mortgage Classic recently announced that it expects to raise more than $1 million through fan engagements and returning initiatives at its three-hole stretch, AREA 313, as part of a larger fundraising effort to support the tournament’s multi-year “Changing the Course” initiative to end the digital divide in Detroit.

Published April 22, 2021

Chippewa grad named OU’s top male scholar

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/ROCHESTER — Jack Andrews has taken full advantage of his collegiate experience, advancing his own career aspirations while also benefiting others.

Published April 22, 2021

Organizations gather for Stop Asian Hate rally

TROY — A group of organizers and community members joined forces April 11 in front of Troy City Hall to show support for the Asian American community in southeast Michigan and across the nation.

Published April 22, 2021

Local band brings back ‘The King of the Jukebox’ with new recordings

METRO DETROIT — He’s not nearly as well known today, but singer/songwriter/saxophonist/band leader Louis Jordan was once one of the biggest music stars in America.

Trinity Favazza, 14, of Shelby Township, will round out her four-year term as mayor of Amphibiville at the Detroit Zoo this summer.

Published April 21, 2021

Detroit Zoo seeks youth to apply for next mayor of Amphibiville

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoological Society is now accepting applications from Michigan residents ages 7 to 12 to be the next mayor of Amphibiville, a 2-acre wetland village that houses the award-winning National Amphibian Conservation Center at the Detroit Zoo.