Macomb Township Chronicle

Published March 27, 2020

Oakland County announces $3 million Small Business Stabilization Fund

OAKLAND COUNTY — In an attempt to offer some relief to small businesses struggling under shutdown orders due to COVID-19, Oakland County Executive David Coulter announced a $3 million Small Business Stabilization Fund March 26.

Published March 27, 2020

Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith arraigned on 10 felonies

MACOMB COUNTY — Eric Smith and his office typically charge people with alleged crimes.

Published March 26, 2020

The Friday 5 — March 27-29

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published March 25, 2020

Experts: ‘Only toilet paper down the tubes amid COVID-19’

METRO DETROIT — Throngs of shoppers stocked up on toilet paper and tissues ahead of state-ordered COVID-19 shutdowns, leaving store shelves empty across the country.

The Clinton-Macomb Public Library Main Branch in Clinton Township, as well as the North Branch in Macomb Township and the South Branch in Clinton Township, are temporarily closed.

Published March 24, 2020

Clinton-Macomb Public Library branches temporarily close

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton-Macomb Public Library branches are closed through at least April 5, but that doesn’t mean patrons will be left in the dark.

Published March 24, 2020

Michigan shuts down in response to COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — All “non-critical” businesses in Michigan were ordered to close by midnight in an executive order from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer March 23.

Macomb Township has declared a state of emergency, causing building closures.

Published March 23, 2020

Macomb Township declares state of emergency

On March 18, Macomb Township Supervisor Janet Dunn declared a state of emergency exists within Macomb Township due to the “unprecedented” COVID-19 situation. That came just days after the same announcement was made for Macomb County.

Chippewa Valley Schools administration building

Published March 23, 2020

Chippewa Valley Schools launches online learning resources amidst pandemic

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s order of statewide closure of all K-12 school buildings through April 5, Chippewa Valley Schools announced that since the district’s spring break is the following week, school will resume April 13.

Published March 23, 2020

Alone together

METRO DETROIT — Every night at 7 p.m., young kiddos in the Birmingham-Bloomfield area snuggle in with their favorite grownups and log in to a virtual meeting room. The families take turns reading their favorite bedtime story to the other kids in the video chat, and before shutting off their computers, they share a nightly prayer.

Published March 22, 2020

Hospital official, cleaning expert tell how to keep homes clean, sanitized

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 has forced many people into their homes to help stop the spread of the viral disease.

Published March 21, 2020

Oakland County orders closure of malls, outdoor playgrounds

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Health Division has ordered the closure of all shopping malls and outdoor playgrounds, and even more steps are under consideration, according to a March 21 press release from the county.

Published March 20, 2020

Hospitals continue with visitor restrictions, announce online urgent care

METRO DETROIT — On March 19, Ascension St. John Hospital officials updated its visitor restrictions for all of its hospitals and ambulatory sites. The restrictions are consistent with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order to help protect the health and safety of patients, families, and health care staff from the spread of COVID-19.

Published March 20, 2020

Henry Ford begins in-house, same-day COVID-19 testing

METRO DETROIT — On March 16, Henry Ford Health System began in-house, same-day testing for COVID-19.

Published March 20, 2020

Courts forced to respond to coronavirus concerns

MACOMB COUNTY — It was only a matter of time before the coronavirus crisis made its way into local courts.

Published March 19, 2020

Lenten fish fries changed, canceled over coronavirus concerns

METRO DETROIT — On any given Friday during Lent, St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church hosts between 700 and 800 people for dinner in its banquet center on Ryan Road in Warren.

Published March 19, 2020

The Friday 5 — March 20-23

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published March 18, 2020

Beaumont Health announces first COVID-19 death at hospital

METRO DETROIT — Beaumont Health officials reported March 18 that an approximately 50-year-old male patient who tested positive for COVID-19 and was under the health network’s care passed away. The man died at a Beaumont Hospital in Wayne County, per a press release. He had underlying medical conditions.

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy Director Liesl Clark shakes hands with Shiga Director General Yasuhisa Ishikawa Jan. 27 after signing a memorandum of understanding aimed to further preserve and advocate for freshwater bodies.

Published March 18, 2020

EGLE, Japanese govt. sign agreement to preserve, restore lake environments

LANSING — The state of Michigan is working with Japan in a joint effort to preserve and restore lake environments.

Students and alumni from the Dakota High School design technology program took first place in a couple of competitions at Autorama in February. Pictured are Lucas Costello, left, Noah Zielinski, Sean Chotkowski, Branden Sharrer, Luke Lapansi and Tony Ciranni.

Published March 18, 2020

Dakota design program rides to first place at Autorama

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A local design program did not disappoint at Autorama.

Published March 18, 2020

Macomb Township discusses ethics board

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A conversation regarding an ethics board will continue later this month.

Upcoming Events

The events in our calendar were submitted prior to the coronavirus crisis. As efforts have increased to contain the spread of the coronavirus, many events have been canceled. Read More...

Mar

Farmington Hills

'James and the Giant Peach Jr.'

1 p.m.

Costick Activities Center

Mar

Eastpointe

Meet the hosts of 'Under the Radar Michigan'

2 p.m.

Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum

Mar

Bloomfield Hills