Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Published January 21, 2019

Fraser officials: Doing more with less is reality

FRASER — Fraser City Manager Wayne O’Neal said the city’s “main goal” is providing substance and quality in the form of parks and recreation activities, senior activities, a strong public safety department, public works, and zoning and building compliance.

Published January 21, 2019

Police, schools in Fraser discuss rampant uptick in fraud scams

FRASER — Three Fraser Public Safety Department officials discussed numerous cases of fraud and preventative steps being taken to inform the public that they are being targeted.

Published January 21, 2019

Former Fraser mayor loses appeal for reinstatement

FRASER — On Jan. 19, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued an opinion denying a request made by former Fraser Mayor Joe Nichols in hopes that he could be reinstated to office.

Published January 21, 2019

Mount Clemens teen arrested for Clinton Twp. school shooting threat

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Mount Clemens boy has been arrested for allegedly making a shooting threat against a local middle school.

Published January 21, 2019

Communities collect money and coats for kids in need

MACOMB COUNTY — Three local communities came together in recent weeks to help children and families who were without warm clothes through a coat drive called Antolin Coats for Kids.

Published January 18, 2019

Macomb County connects with RapidSOS

MACOMB COUNTY — Late last year, a Macomb County Sheriff’s Office dispatcher took a 911 call from an individual suffering a seizure. Sheriff Anthony Wickersham explained that, when asked, the caller relayed the correct street number but the incorrect street name, sending emergency responders to the wrong house.

Published January 18, 2019

Grant money to aid in battle against invasive species

MACOMB COUNTY — The Six Rivers Land Conservancy was recently awarded two grants totaling $120,000 from the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program for ongoing efforts to address invasive species.

Published January 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 18-20

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 16, 2019

Take action to remove radon from your home

METRO DETROIT — It may be impossible to smell or see, but that doesn’t mean radon won’t do a lot of damage. Formed during the breakdown of uranium, radon is a chemically inert radioactive gas found in nearly all soils and rocks.

Published January 16, 2019

Chili cook-off experts reveal what it takes to make a winning bowl

METRO DETROIT — What does it take to make the perfect chili? Is it the spice? Could be. Even the experts aren’t sure. Michelle Weiss, the marketing and events coordinator for the Mount Clemens Downtown Development Authority, organizes the DDA’s annual chili cook-off. Creating “a chili they can be proud of” is the magic ingredient in a cook-off contender, she said.

Published January 16, 2019

Police: Woman starts house fire, bites officer

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A woman was apprehended after she allegedly started a fire in her home and reportedly bit a responding police officer.

Published January 16, 2019

Stonefly search on tap throughout Rouge communities

METRO DETROIT — Sally Petrella, volunteer monitoring program manager for the Friends of the Rouge, knows the reaction all too well.

Published January 16, 2019

Michigan adopts new fireworks legislation

LANSING — On Dec. 29, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder approved a package of bills aimed at giving more local communities more control to regulate the use and sale of fireworks. The package included House Bill 5940, which was written by state Rep. John Chirkun, D-Roseville.

Published January 15, 2019

Department heads discuss transparency, economics

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — For local politicians, like Clinton Township Treasurer Paul Gieleghem, it’s important to look back to identify a progressive path forward.

Published January 15, 2019

DIA’s senior program continues to grow

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/FRASER — The Detroit Institute of Arts has welcomed generations of people through its doors over the years. The age ranges stem from wide-eyed youths to seniors with decades of life experience. As the exhibits change, so do the experiences.

Published January 15, 2019

Clinton Township Kiwanis Club’s biggest fundraiser aims to attract big crowd

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Come ready to party, because the biggest Clinton Township Kiwanis Club fundraiser is right around the corner.

Published January 15, 2019

New mental health CEO wants to reduce stigma, offer empathy

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Community Mental Health has a new CEO.

Published January 15, 2019

Smith re-elected as chair of Macomb County Board of Commissioners

MOUNT CLEMENS — Bob Smith, a Democrat from Clinton Township, was re-elected by his peers to again serve as the chair of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners for the 2019-20 term.

Published January 15, 2019

Macomb County leaders to highlight technology, talent at NAIAS

DETROIT — Leaders from Macomb County will celebrate several talent and technology initiatives during the upcoming North American International Auto Show.

Published January 15, 2019

Stonefly search to help shed light on river health

METRO DETROIT — Those who aren’t afraid to make a splash in local waterways can help the Clinton River Watershed Council search for stonefly larvae next weekend. “It’s a great event that allows volunteers to get out and about in the watershed in the middle of winter … and stay connected with the river during these winter months,” CRWC ecologist Eric Diesing said.