Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Macomb County Planning and Economic Development Director Vicky Rad discuss the second round of pandemic-related grants July 8, this time for businesses with 50-plus employees.

Published July 13, 2020

Macomb County businesses with 50-plus employees can apply for $10,000 grants

MACOMB COUNTY — On July 8, Macomb County announced the second round of business sustainability grants, totaling $5 million for businesses with 50 or more employees.

Published July 7, 2020

Automation Alley teams up to boost PPE production

METRO DETROIT — “COVID-19 was a wakeup call for the global manufacturing industry,” said Tom Kelly, executive director for Automation Alley, at a June 30 press conference at the facility.

Published July 7, 2020

Museums reopen with new safety protocols due to pandemic

DETROIT — Museums and other cultural institutions in Detroit are starting to reopen, but with COVID-19 still very much a concern, these facilities are taking steps to keep guests and staff safe.

Published July 7, 2020

Pollution down, trash up amid pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Medical experts will tell you that, as of now, it’s hard to say how each patient will react to the COVID-19 virus. But for Mother Nature, the prognosis is good.

Jacob Kubicz, 5, bursts from the tent while playing with supervisor and Registered Behavior Tech Kathleen Murphy at the Spark Center for Autism in Farmington Hills.

Published July 7, 2020

WSU, MSU professors author autism toolkit to guide centers amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — The novel coronavirus pandemic has, without a doubt, forced many sectors of Michigan’s workforce to adapt and change how they operate.

Published July 7, 2020

Trio campaign for Macomb Township treasurer

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For this year’s Aug. 4 primary, three residents — Leon Drolet, Karen Goodhue, and Brianna Kirk — are running to be Macomb Township treasurer, a four-year term.

Published July 7, 2020

Two candidates vie for Macomb Township clerk spot

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A pair of Republicans are running for Macomb Township clerk, a four-year term. Incumbent Kristi Pozzi will be on the Aug. 4 primary ballot against Francesca Biondo.

Published July 7, 2020

Gathering addresses unemployment benefit concerns

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For several months, questions and frustrations have abounded regarding collecting unemployment benefits from the state of Michigan during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published July 7, 2020

Local movie theater chain lays out reopening plan

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — No date has been set for when movie theaters in southeast Michigan may open, but that hasn’t stopped one local chain from having a plan in place.

Published July 7, 2020

Board denies request for independent IT audit

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Residents and township officials alike had questions regarding how and why certain software was installed on an employee’s workstation.

Published July 7, 2020

Online registration begins for summer programs

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — With all the back and forth on whether or not Michigan gyms can open, one thing is for certain: The Macomb Township Parks and Recreation Department plans on remaining as flexible and accommodating as possible.

Published July 7, 2020

Macomb Township veteran reflects on Korean War for 70th anniversary

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — By speaking about the Korean War, Milt Miller is doing his part to ensure it’s not forgotten. Known as the “Forgotten War,” positioned in American history between World War II and the Vietnam War, the Korean War began 70 years ago, on June 25, 1950.

Published July 7, 2020

Wish, new camper granted to local boy

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The need to get out of the house and explore may be more prevalent than ever this summer. For 7-year-old Christopher Lutzenkirchen, of Macomb Township, that means hitting the open road in a new camper.

Published July 7, 2020

Pair of Republicans seek top township position

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — With Macomb Township Supervisor Janet Dunn not seeking reelection, a new leader will be sworn into office later this year. A pair of Republicans — Mark Grabow and Frank Viviano — are on the Aug. 4 primary ballot, looking to become the next Macomb Township supervisor, a four-year term position.

Published July 6, 2020

Henry Ford Health System resumes normal surgeries and procedures

METRO DETROIT — A tumultuous period for local and national hospitals, such as Henry Ford Health System, has been learned from and is being used to advance in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published July 6, 2020

Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission applicant pool cut from thousands to 200

LANSING — On June 24, a random drawing of 200 semifinalists took place to narrow down the field of Michiganders who would like to serve on the state’s first Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Published July 2, 2020

Baby chimpanzee hand-reared by Detroit Zoo staff makes debut

ROYAL OAK — On June 25, 5-month-old chimpanzee Zane made his public debut at the Detroit Zoo’s 4-acre Great Apes of Harambee habitat, never far from his adoptive mom, Trixi, 50.

Published July 2, 2020

Local credit union helps to feed children

METRO DETROIT — Lunch is on us. That was how members of Community Choice Credit Union continued its tradition of helping local school children.

Published July 1, 2020

Pediatrician group wants to see students return to school

METRO DETROIT — One group of professionals is hoping students will head back to school in the fall, despite the COVID-19 outbreak.

Published July 1, 2020

Macomb County Community Mental Health receives over $3 million in grant funding

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Community Mental Health recently received additional funding as part of a national campaign aimed to transform mental health and addiction treatment services.