Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Published September 17, 2021

State A.G. requests local court to investigate vaccine scammer

MACOMB COUNTY — A petition signed by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel emphasizes that, during the pandemic, the state has seen a growing trend where fraudsters take a grassroots approach by infiltrating neighborhood chat groups.

Published September 17, 2021

Local organization spreads hope, skills to immigrants and refugees

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Nasir Ali was exposed to Christianity and was baptized as an adult. Although he came from a Muslim family, the Pakistani citizen began doing missionary work in his free time as he embraced his new faith.

Published September 10, 2021

Figures presented to board on Clinton Township emergency incidents

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — By the end of this year, Clinton Township will vote on whether or not to renew a dispatch contract with Macomb County.

An August Facebook post showed a screenshot indicating that a number of Chippewa Valley High School teachers are going “gradeless.” The district said a small group of teachers are doing away with participation type activities and points and focusing on core work.

Published September 10, 2021

Chippewa going gradeless? District says not so fast

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A recent social media post sparked some confusion about grading policies at Chippewa Valley Schools.

Published September 9, 2021

Unresolved issues to be further addressed in Macomb County case

MACOMB COUNTY — A case involving two Macomb County officials and a former county employee carries on in court.

Published September 9, 2021

Silver medalist, Berkley native recounts journey that led to Olympic dreams

BERKLEY — More than a month ago, weightlifter Kate Nye was in an arena in Tokyo waiting to go before judges in an attempt to pursue her dreams of becoming an Olympic medalist.

Published September 9, 2021

Fraser director of public safety retires

FRASER — On Aug. 20, Fraser Director of Public Safety Michael Pettys retired from the department after 26 years of service.

Published September 9, 2021

Artists’ work displayed in Fraser in support of farmers market

FRASER — Fraser residents can view a little local art posted in support of the local farmers market, thanks to the Fraser First Booster Club.

Published September 8, 2021

Community previews new Clinton Township splash pad

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A fun final summer vacation sendoff for youngsters was provided as the school year begins.

The 14th annual Clinton Township Festival of the Senses is set to Sept. 25-26. It celebrates many artistic mediums and features over 100 artists and specialty food vendors.

Published September 8, 2021

Festival of the Senses returns to Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — After a one-year hiatus, the Festival of the Senses is back.

Published September 8, 2021

Experts discuss dorm room glow-ups

METRO DETROIT — As colleges and universities welcome students back, those who opt to reside on campus are faced with the challenge of how to decorate often small and blank-walled dormitories.

Published September 8, 2021

It’s time for a screen time reset

METRO DETROIT — Screen time has been in the spotlight for years, and there are even apps that monitor and enforce limits on the amount of time users spend on a phone, tablet or other electronic device.

Drummer and “huge” Rolling Stones fan Brian Pastoria, of Warren, got an autograph from Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts after they both appeared in the book “Sticks ‘N’ Skins.” Watts died Aug. 24.

Published September 8, 2021

Local fans, musicians remember drummer Charlie Watts

METRO DETROIT — Rock ‘n’ roll fans around the world were saddened when Charlie Watts — one of music’s best-known drummers who, for decades, provided the backbeat for the Rolling Stones — died Aug. 24.

Michigan Chapter Walkers — like those pictured here — will return to the Detroit Zoo for the annual Alzheimer’s Association Detroit Walk to End Alzheimer’s this fall.

Published September 8, 2021

Walkers hope to make strides in battle against Alzheimer’s disease

ROYAL OAK — Alzheimer’s disease stole Colton Dale’s chance to get to know his grandfather, who developed it when Dale was very young. What sticks in Dale’s mind is the way his otherwise stoic father reacted to his own father’s deteriorating mental state.

Published September 4, 2021

Local community reflects on 20th anniversary of 9/11

MACOMB COUNTY — Nearly two decades have passed since the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil took place.

Man accused of murder leads police on chase through county

Published September 3, 2021

Man accused of murder leads police on chase through Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — A North Dakota man was taken into custody after a chase sped through Macomb County.

Published August 30, 2021

Michigan State Fair to return to in-person programming

NOVI — After a year of fully virtual programming, the Michigan State Fair, hosted at the Suburban Collection Showplace, will return to in-person festivities for the 2021 season.

Published August 27, 2021

Clinton Township board approves personnel vacancies

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Aug. 16 Clinton Township Board of Trustees meeting marked the first time the board met in-person since March 16, 2020.

Springfield Township Supervisor Laura Moreau shakes the hand of Sheldon Yellen, CEO of BELFOR.

Published August 27, 2021

Local first responders honored during Heroes Night at Jimmy John’s Field

MACOMB COUNTY — Belfor, a disaster restoration company, honored first responders during Heroes Night at the United Shore Professional Baseball game Aug. 5 at Jimmy John’s Field in Utica.