Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Published October 23, 2021

Cemetery stroll gives a historical look at Macomb County

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — It was described as a place that holds a treasure trove of local history.

Published October 22, 2021

Grocery stores, food pantries feel impact of supply chain crisis

METRO DETROIT — We’ve seen it before — empty store shelves, purchase limits and skyrocketing prices — and, unfortunately, experts say these things aren’t going anywhere soon.

Published October 14, 2021

Motor City Comic Con to make grand return Oct. 15-17

OAKLAND COUNTY — The biggest comic and pop culture convention in Michigan will be returning to the tri-county area this weekend.

Published October 13, 2021

Coming in from the cold

METRO DETROIT — It’s tough to let go of the plants that you’ve grown to know and love over Michigan’s sweet summer months, and you don’t always have to.

Published October 13, 2021

Smaller apple crops can’t hinder the fun at local orchards, cider mills

METRO DETROIT — Fall has officially arrived, and the cooler weather is drawing many local families to apple orchards and cider mills for some outdoor entertainment.

Published October 13, 2021

Voters to decide Fraser City Council seats in election

In the Fraser-Clinton Township Chronicle coverage area, voters will decide three Fraser City Council candidate positions on Nov. 2.

Published October 13, 2021

Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education looks to fill vacant spot

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The plan was for candidates to be interviewed this week to fill a seat on the Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education.

On Oct. 23, the Chippewa Valley Schools Coalition for Youth and Families hosts the 13th annual “Be Aware” 5k for youth suicide prevention at Dakota High School. It’s a fundraiser in partnership with KnowResolve.

Published October 13, 2021

Coalition to host suicide prevention 5K, drug take-back day

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — One month into the school year, the Chippewa Valley Schools Coalition for Youth and Families is set to provide programs and events to the community.

Published October 13, 2021

Sensory garden installed in McKinley Barrier Free Park

FRASER — The McKinley Barrier Free Park in Fraser has recently added one of its last major attractions: a sensory garden.

Police, school officials respond to gun brought into high school

Published October 11, 2021

Police, school officials respond to gun brought into Fraser High School

FRASER — Police and school officials jumped into action on Oct. 4 after they received a tip that a student at Fraser High School had brought a gun into the building.

Published October 7, 2021

Fraser booster club seeks contributions to complete work on barrier-free park

FRASER — The Fraser First Booster Club is hosting a fundraising initiative to compensate for not being able to host most of its fundraisers in 2020 due to COVID-19.

A Gold Star Families Service of Remembrance takes place Sept. 28 in Clinton Township. At the service, families brought a candle and photo of their loved one. The walkway to the monument was lit with candles.

Published October 7, 2021

Remembrance service held at Gold Star Monument in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — It’s a group that no one is invited to join. Instead, families become members upon the death of a loved one in the military.

Published October 7, 2021

Voters to decide on Fraser Public Schools finance measure

FRASER — On Nov. 2, voters in Fraser Public Schools will have the chance to decide on a restoration and replacement renewal for the district.

Published October 7, 2021

Community gathers for first pickleball tournament in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Pickleball courts have been in Clinton Township for about three years, but it wasn’t until last month a formal tournament took place.

The scene inside the new Clinton-Macomb Public Library North Branch in Macomb Township, minutes after it opened to the public. It’s located across the street from the Macomb Township Recreation Center.

Published October 7, 2021

New North Branch opens in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — With a celebratory cutting of the ribbon, Clinton-Macomb Public Library Director Larry Neal proudly declared the North Branch open for business.

Published October 7, 2021

Audit reports shows $4.5 million in CARES Act dollars spent in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township received an encouraging response from Plante Moran for its latest audit.

Paul Brouwer, a battalion chief with the Clinton Township Fire Department, retired last month. Brouwer is pictured with wife, Joelle, and daughters, Ashley and Stephanie. Fellow battalion chief Tom Schmid also retired the same week.

Published October 7, 2021

Pair of battalion chiefs retire in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Paul Brouwer spent 28 years with the Clinton Township Fire Department. Tom Schmid, meanwhile, has recorded 27 years.

A 40th anniversary ceremony is set for Oct. 10 in Clinton Township for Boy Scout Troop 390. It is a special needs troop in Macomb County.

Published October 7, 2021

Special needs troop in Macomb County set to celebrate 40th anniversary

MACOMB COUNTY — For over 40 years, Boy Scout Troop 390 members have accomplished much as a troop, working to overcome their disabilities.

Published October 6, 2021

A deeper look at our wider waistlines

METRO DETROIT — Social distancing may keep us from contracting COVID-19, but it could also make many of us more likely to succumb to a different national public health crisis: obesity.