Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Published December 22, 2021

Dining décor can brighten your festive feast

METRO DETROIT — You’re hosting Christmas Eve dinner, your extended family is coming over and you want everything to be flawless — but there is one detail you’re debating.

Published December 22, 2021

Church Christmas traditions bring light to the season

METRO DETROIT — Peace and understanding: that is what local churches are asking of their parishioners — and that’s also what they are hoping to offer — this holiday season.

Published December 22, 2021

Social media policy to get another look in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Several changes are being proposed for a social media policy that would govern the use by county board members.

Published December 22, 2021

Former prosecutor staffer testifies as state case continues

MACOMB COUNTY — On Dec. 9, the state of Michigan case against ex-Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith and ex-Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office chief of operations Derek Miller continued in Macomb County’s 41-B District Court in Clinton Township for a preliminary examination.

Published December 22, 2021

Clinton Township residents say no to special assessment project

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — With the withdrawal of a couple of names from a petition, a local project has been terminated.

Published December 22, 2021

This year in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — If 2020 was remembered as the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, how will 2021 be thought of?

Published December 21, 2021

Fraser hires new assistant city manager

FRASER — The city of Fraser welcomed a new assistant city manager this month in Sarah Mistretta.

Chippewa Valley Schools bus driver Barb Csernai helps inscribe “Oxford strong” onto a bus prior to departure. Bus drivers from across Macomb County teamed up to show support to the Oxford School Community Dec. 8.

Published December 21, 2021

Clinton Township bus drivers show support for Oxford colleagues

MACOMB COUNTY — One after another, the buses left the parking lot, in support of the Oxford community.

Skiing and snowboarding resorts such as Mount Holly and Pine Knob, pictured, have reported strong seasons during the last two years despite the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Published December 20, 2021

Ski hills see increased attendance through COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Although COVID-19 has been a disaster for many businesses, at least one industry has seen improvement as it heads into the second winter of the pandemic: ski resorts.

Published December 20, 2021

Year brings police staffing changes, new monument, in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — With 2021 almost over, take a trip back in time to see what some of the top stories of the year were in Clinton Township.

At a meeting earlier this month, Chippewa Valley Schools Superintendent Ron Roberts said the district has many features in place, intended to keep occupants of school buildings safe.

Published December 20, 2021

CVS superintendent discusses school safety following Oxford shooting

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — In the first meeting of the Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education since the deadly school shooting in Oakland County, school safety was on the minds of many.

The United Way of Southeastern Michigan, along with Caleb’s Kids, held a virtual town hall Wednesday, Dec. 15, focused on ways to support kids who may be dealing with stress and seasonal depression. A list of resources are available for anyone who may be in distress or suffering a mental health crisis.

Published December 18, 2021

Virtual town hall helps parents, kids deal with stress, seasonal depression

METRO DETROIT — On Dec. 15, officials from the United Way of Southeastern Michigan and Caleb’s Kids held a virtual town hall to share tips on how to cope with seasonal depression and stress, particularly in young people.

Catholic Foundation of Michigan Board Member Chris Allen, CEO Angela Moloney and Anthony Schena, chair of the Grant and Impact Committee, pose at the Dec. 7 awards breakfast held at the Detroit Athletic Club.

Published December 17, 2021

Churches, schools, nonprofits benefit from local grants

METRO DETROIT — Four years after its founding, the Catholic Foundation of Michigan is making a difference to more than 30 local charities with its annual grant awards.

Published December 11, 2021

Walk back through time and see dinosaurs in Novi

Vinny Micallef, 3, stood in line at Suburban Collection Showplace during the afternoon Dec. 10. In just a few moments, he and his grandparents, Donna and Chuck Dewandeler, would be let into the showroom to see the king of the dinosaurs, a Tyrannosaurus rex.

Published December 10, 2021

Jury finds attorney who conspired with ex-trustee guilty

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A three-day trial produced a guilty verdict in the federal case of Jay Schwartz.

Published December 10, 2021

District court budget approved

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The 2022 budget for a local court will be a little less than the current budget.

Published December 10, 2021

Sen. Peters: ‘No. 1 threat to the homeland is cyber’

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Continuing missions at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, cyber security and drones were some issues discussed at a recent event.

Published December 9, 2021

Fraser teachers receive grant money for new classroom purchases

FRASER — Three Fraser Public Schools teachers recently received grants from the Fraser Educational Foundation to help provide them with new resources for the classroom.

A green substance in this Clinton Township creek, near 17 Mile and Garfield roads, was found not to be toxic. A dye was used to check for illicit sewage connection.

Published December 9, 2021

Clinton Township drain turns green

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Nov. 22, the Macomb County Public Works Office reported that a green substance was found in the Cranberry Marsh Drain south of 17 Mile Road, west of Garfield Road.

Published December 8, 2021

Residents cautioned to take steps to minimize home damage this winter

METRO DETROIT — Winter weather brings numerous risks to the home, but experts say there are several steps homeowners can take to minimize their risks and possibly prevent paying for costly repairs.