Macomb 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.

In Macomb Township in 2020, Medstar Ambulance reported the top three reasons residents requested an ambulance was for breathing problems, someone being sick, or falling causing an injury.

Published July 31, 2021

Medstar provides annual report to Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — An area medical service recently provided insight into how its operations were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Drew Callahan, 2, inspects the inside of the car while brother Brady looks on. The car was for sale, and the Callahans thought they’d check it out.

Published July 30, 2021

Macomb Township youngsters work in business for a day at yard sale

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For almost three hours, children had the chance to buy, sell and trade toys and games.

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.

The former Wade Nursery site in Macomb Township pictured earlier this month. Over two years have passed since Macomb Township purchased the land. The supervisor says the township is looking at various options and hasn’t decided what the best use for the property is.

Published July 29, 2021

Macomb Township still deciding best use for former nursery site

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It has been over two years since Macomb Township purchased the former Wade Nursery site.

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.

At the July 20 Macomb Township Planning Commission meeting, special land uses and site plans were approved for a proposed Meijer near 24 Mile and Hayes roads. The special land uses were for outside storage and a drive-thru pharmacy.

Published July 28, 2021

Meijer, residents express varying views on development in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Representatives from Meijer view it as a first-of-its-kind grocery store for the company, and in great location.

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.

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.

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.

A request to increase the height of a proposed Meijer was denied by the Macomb Township Zoning Board of Appeals. The store would be near the northeast corner of 24 Mile and Hayes roads.

Published July 16, 2021

Parking reduced, height change denied for proposed Meijer in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The proposed development of a Meijer in Macomb Township brought many residents out to a recent meeting.

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.