Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Sterling Heights resident Rhonda Kasper’s father recently passed away, which is why she hosted a garage sale. She was looking to sell items such as a stove, a washer, a dryer, a pingpong table and a Sea-Doo watercraft.

Published May 21, 2019

Buyers and sellers share tips for a successful garage sale

METRO DETROIT — ’Tis the season for garage sales. As the temperature warms up, the number of garage sales around metro Detroit tends to increase.

Michigan State Director of the Humane Society of the United States Molly Tamulevich speaks at a May 13 press conference introducing a county-wide animal abuse task force, and an animal protection unit within the prosecutor’s office.

Published May 20, 2019

New Macomb County task force, office unit announced

MACOMB COUNTY — A press conference was held May 13 at the Macomb County Administration Building in Mount Clemens to introduce a county-wide animal abuse task force, and an animal protection unit within the Prosecutor’s Office.

Published May 20, 2019

C.J. Barrymore’s opens four new attractions

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — C.J. Barrymore’s has come a long way since it originated as a nightclub business in the 1980s.

Wyandot Middle School drama club students rehearse for their upcoming performance of “Annie Jr.”

Published May 20, 2019

Wyandot Middle School drama club exhibits ‘transformative power of live theater’

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Wyandot Middle School’s drama club is ready to put its spin on another classic musical.

Published May 20, 2019

Livonia woman in critical condition after crash on I-94 in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — An investigation is ongoing after a vehicle crashed into a median on Interstate 94.

Published May 17, 2019

Behind the Wheel: ’57 Chevy-obsessed

The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is the quintessential American classic car, but for Ryan Gertner, of Rochester Hills, it’s more than just an icon — it’s an obsession.

Published May 17, 2019

Social walking/running club enthusiastically enters fourth year

MOUNT CLEMENS/CLINTON TOWNSHIP/HARRISON TOWNSHIP — “We are a social group with a running problem.” Those are the words of Jason Davidson, one of the organizers of the Macomb County-centric group City Sneakers — a walking/running club bred from participants’ longing to find support, motivation, encouragement, accountability and friendship in others who share the same lifestyle hobbies.

Published May 16, 2019

Police: Hostage safe after barricaded gunman situation in Clinton Twp.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — “Everybody is fine,” according to Clinton Township Police Capt. Richard Maierle, after a gunman reportedly barricaded himself and a hostage inside her apartment morning.

Published May 15, 2019

IAM named top Michigan high school

MACOMB COUNTY — For the second year in a row, the International Academy of Macomb, or IAM, has been named the No. 1 high school in Michigan.

Published May 15, 2019

Summer recreation programs galore to keep Clinton Township residents busy

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Staff at Clinton Township Parks and Recreation are chomping at the bit to deliver another summer of fun for children, and even adults, of all ages.

Published May 15, 2019

Fraser students to compete in national history competition

FRASER — A group of Fraser Public Schools students are representing the district on a national level thanks to their knowledge of history.

Published May 15, 2019

New 41-B District Court judge talks about his next legal foray

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Judge Jacob Femminineo Jr. was officially sworn in May 1 as the newest judge in 41-B District Court in Clinton Township.

Published May 15, 2019

The Friday 5 — May 17-19

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published May 15, 2019

Local woman speaks out about scam that took her mom’s life savings

METRO DETROIT — Throughout her life, Warren resident Barbara Young was a saver. She was determined to have enough money to hire help and live out her days in her own home, and Young’s children estimate that she saved somewhere around $100,000. But when she passed away a few years ago, that savings was gone.

Published May 15, 2019

Rain barrels, rain gardens prevent stormwater runoff

METRO DETROIT — This year’s wet spring is making it hard to discount the effects of rain on local yards and gardens. For those looking out on a backyard that now includes more ponds than puddles, however, there is hope. Diverting the rain into a rain barrel for future use or establishing a rain garden to attract and filter the stormwater are great ways to eliminate backyard flooding and keep storm sewers from overflowing.

Published May 14, 2019

Police investigating shooting in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A man and woman are being investigated after both were simultaneously injured from the same bullet.

Published May 14, 2019

Michigan leads nation in PFAS contamination sites

METRO DETROIT — The environmental crisis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, may be even worse than originally thought, according to a new study from the Environmental Working Group.

Published May 14, 2019

Search warrant executed at prosecutor’s home

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For the second time in a month, members of the Michigan State Police executed a search warrant in regard to an ongoing investigation into Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith’s usage of forfeiture funds.

Published May 10, 2019

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive to take place Saturday

MACOMB COUNTY — Residents will be able to help out the hungry soon without leaving the comfort of their homes. The nationwide Stamp out Hunger Food Drive will be coming to Macomb County May 11.

The Society of Professional Journalists Detroit honored several C & G Newspapers staffers at the Excellence in Journalism Awards banquet May 2. Pictured at the recent awards presentation are, from left, Mike Koury, K. Michelle Moran, Tiffany Esshaki, Brendan Losinski, Maria Allard, Andy Kozlowski, Jason Clancy, Nick Mordowanec and Terry Oparka.

Published May 9, 2019

C & G staffers win SPJ awards

The Society of Professional Journalists Detroit honored several C & G Newspapers staffers at the Excellence in Journalism Awards banquet May 2 at the San Marino Club in Troy