Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Chippewa Valley Coalition for Youth and Families’ meeting and year-end celebration June 11 focused on highlights from the past school year.

Published June 19, 2019

Chippewa Valley coalition holds year-end meeting

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Several members of a local coalition group provided community updates and more at a recent meeting.

Published June 19, 2019

Knitting group in Fraser posts artwork to celebrate evolving city

FRASER — A group of about five women who identify as the Naughty Knitters created an art installation — otherwise known as a yarn bombing — on the fence that surrounds the tennis court near Fraser City Hall.

Published June 19, 2019

Motorcycle ride in Clinton Township to raise funds for veterans

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The 17th annual Ride for Freedom will begin at 9 a.m. June 23 with a continental breakfast at Wolverine Harley Davidson, 44660 N. Gratiot Ave. in Clinton Township. At about 11:30 a.m., rain or shine, an estimated 300 motorcyclists will hit the pavement for a 60-mile trek around Macomb County, up to the New Baltimore and Marine City area and back.

Students from Wyandot Middle School pose June 12 at the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills. The students were being honored as part of the third annual Kappy Family Anne Frank Art & Writing Competition. From left in the back row are Abriana Juarez-Ortiz, Florencia Medina, Mary Kunnummyalil and Lauren Sorbie. From left in the front are Carmen Maruri and Alayna Belyue.

Published June 19, 2019

Wyandot students honored after reflections on Holocaust

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — When it comes to advancing humanity, numerous Wyandot Middle School students put their feelings into words — and were recognized for it.

Published June 19, 2019

Summer recreation programs aim to create lifetime memories in Fraser

FRASER — Christina Woods, director of Fraser Parks and Recreation, said the focus of the program’s 2019 summer activities was inspired by connecting children and adults in a bountiful way — by fostering healthy social skills and encouraging parents to take the time to engage in their children’s activities, thereby making lifetime memories.

Published June 18, 2019

Man faces cocaine charges after police chase

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A speeding ticket may be the least of the worries of a Ray Township man charged after a high-speed chase that ranged across the county Sunday afternoon.

Published June 18, 2019

Plants can add privacy, beauty to yards

METRO DETROIT — Having wonderful, friendly neighbors is always nice, but it’s also good to have a little privacy on your yard. Many communities have homes that are close together, and that can take away the feeling of serenity and tranquility in the property. Plants, such as trees, bushes and flowers, can be used to add not only beauty to a yard, but also some privacy in both the front and backyards.

Published June 18, 2019

Pink hair don’t care

METRO DETROIT — These days, to rock vivid hair color, you don’t have to be an Instagram baddie or a punk rocker. You just need the courage and a little time.

Published June 18, 2019

Bar trivia serves up competition with a twist

METRO DETROIT — At 6:45 p.m. on a sunny, warm Thursday in June, Augie’s Bar and Grill in Madison Heights is close to empty. It’s just too nice outside. But by 6:55 p.m., the dining room is full. Thursday at Augie’s means it’s time for some bar trivia — two hours’ worth of questions read off by a host, while players on teams write down their answers and turn them in for points. Each correct answer is worth a certain number of points, and the highest-scoring team wins.

Published June 17, 2019

West Nile virus found in mosquito in Pontiac

PONTIAC — Oakland County health officials urge protection against mosquitoes after a mosquito in Pontiac tested positive for West Nile virus.

Published June 14, 2019

No medical marijuana facilities coming to Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On June 13, the township issued a press release stating that Supervisor Bob Cannon will not bring forth an ordinance to permit medical marijuana facilities within township borders. The topic has been discussed on various levels for approximately the last two years.

Published June 12, 2019

The Friday 5 — June 14-16

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published June 12, 2019

CVS parent proposes further program for special needs students

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Parents of children with special needs are advocating for an expansion of programs. One member of the Chippewa Valley Schools special education parent group addressed the Board of Education at the June 3 meeting.

Published June 12, 2019

Yoga becomes a new experience outside the studio

METRO DETROIT — If you’re moving soon, don’t even think about asking Tina Iulianelli or Amy Anderson to help haul your stuff. Their cars’ trunks are filled to the brim with yoga mats, blocks and resistance bands.

Published June 12, 2019

It’s a good time for chimney inspections

METRO DETROIT — The sun and warm days are finally upon us. But that doesn’t mean it’s not time to think about winter. According to local chimney care experts and firefighting professionals, now is the time to get your chimney inspected and thoroughly swept in order to be ready to reignite those logs once the temperatures drop again.

Retired Troy nurse Sherry Hoover uses cannabis products to battle cancer — products she said she cannot obtain due to new state rules.

Published June 11, 2019

Troy woman with cancer sues state over marijuana access

TROY — A Troy woman battling stage 4 mastocytosis leukemia has sued the state agency that regulates marijuana over rules that took effect April 1, rules that she said have dried up the supply of pot she needs to continue with her treatment.

Published June 11, 2019

‘Run Drugs Out of Town’ anticipated to bring in record crowd

FRASER — As time goes on, more and more people are becoming more comfortable talking about their own battles with substance abuse, and their families show support in solidarity.

Clinton Township Senior Center Garden Club gardeners plant kale seeds May 29. The volunteers meet weekly to help the garden thrive.

Published June 11, 2019

Senior garden club in Clinton Township is labor of love

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Words that adorn a sign at the entrance of the Clinton Township Senior Center Garden read, “We plant, water and sow; love makes it grow.”