Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Dominique Voss, a college student in the Netherlands who spent a year as an exchange student at Chippewa Valley High School, is creating a documentary about the Flint water crisis.

Published June 19, 2018

Former CVHS exchange student from Netherlands creates Flint water-based documentary

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The impact of the Flint water crisis has had a ripple effect around the world.

From left, Clinton Township Trustee Mike Keys, Trustee Ken Pearl, Supervisor Bob Cannon, Trustee Jenifer “Joie” West, Turia Moore, Eva Steepe, Clerk Kim Meltzer, Treasurer Paul Gieleghem and Trustee Joe Aragona stand at the May 29 board meeting. Moore and Steepe were each honored with $1,000 scholarships from the Clinton Township Senior Center.

Published June 19, 2018

Clinton Township seniors earn scholarships for efforts in classroom, community

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — If this year’s Clinton Township Senior Center scholarship winners are any indication, the future looks mighty bright.

Published June 14, 2018

Democrats tout progressive values during gubernatorial forum

WARREN — Two of the three Democratic candidates running for Michigan governor spoke at a recent local event about their campaigns based on issues that include health care, auto insurance, climate change, mental health and recreational marijuana legalization.

Published June 13, 2018

‘Nothing says Americana like an old pickup’

What’s better than owning a classic pickup truck? If you ask Macomb Township resident Jerry Drenzek, he’d probably say it’s owning three of them.

Published June 12, 2018

There are options aplenty for homeowners looking to install a pool

METRO DETROIT — The sun is out, the kids are out of school and everyone is restless inside. Why not head out to the backyard for a dip in the pool?

Published June 12, 2018

Exploring local spots like a tourist can make a vacation anytime

METRO DETROIT — There’s so much adventure to be found exploring a city that isn’t your own.

Published June 12, 2018

Former Clinton Township trustee rejects plea, will stand trial

METRO DETROIT — At press time, former Clinton Township Trustee Dean Reynolds had rejected a plea deal in relation to an array of charges he faces as a result of a Macomb County corruption probe, according to court records.

Published June 12, 2018

Judge tosses recall petitions against former Fraser mayor

FRASER — About nine months after a Macomb County commission approved signatures to recall former Fraser Mayor Joe Nichols, a judge has nixed the ruling.

Published June 12, 2018

Detroit Kennel Club Show returns to Novi June 23-24

NOVI — Dog lovers are hardly a new breed. Our affinity for pups goes back more than 100 years, in fact. That’s when the Detroit Kennel Club started celebrating its annual dog show, and the revelry continues June 23 and 24 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.

Published June 12, 2018

Clinton Township to take over nature center from county control

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon views parks and recreation as a quality of life issue, so it’s no surprise he jumped on board when new property was available.

Published June 11, 2018

Tick, tick, tick: Tick-borne illnesses are a race against the clock

METRO DETROIT — Whether you’re camping, hiking or playing in your own backyard, a threat no larger than a poppy seed lurks.

Published June 8, 2018

Republican candidates square off in gubernatorial debate

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Three of the four candidates running on the Republican ticket to become the next governor of Michigan vow to work to keep the state’s economy strong, eliminate Common Core in the classrooms and solve the state’s road issues if elected Nov. 6.

Published June 7, 2018

Recreational marijuana will be on November ballot

LANSING — It’s official: Michigan voters will have the final say as to whether recreational marijuana will be legal or not statewide.

Published June 7, 2018

Kiosk dedication helps mark 10 years of Tomlinson Arboretum

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — It may be hard to believe, but the Tomlinson Arboretum in Clinton Township is celebrating its 10th year. As a celebration of everything the Tomlinson Arboretum Committee and its slew of volunteers have accomplished over the years, a dedication ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. June 19 in honor of a new information and wayfaring kiosk.

Published June 7, 2018

County bicentennial relay set for June 21-22

MACOMB COUNTY — As Macomb County celebrates its bicentennial this year, several events are planned, including a 24-hour torch relay set for June 21-22.

Published June 6, 2018

After a harsh winter, Michiganders take dinner to the deck

METRO DETROIT — On a steamy Friday evening, just before the start of a long Memorial Day weekend, four friends finished a round of beers on a rooftop in Troy.

Published June 6, 2018

Garage sale hosts offer tips for holding your own sale

METRO DETROIT — Homeowners gearing up for the summer often clear out unwanted items, and a common way to clear out those items is to hold a garage sale.

Published June 5, 2018

Clinton Township Planning Commission approves medical marijuana locales

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/FRASER — A recent Clinton Township Planning Commission meeting got the attention of at least two local school districts’ superintendents.

Published June 5, 2018

Clinton Township officers help return bond absconder

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township police recently lent a helping hand when a bond absconder escaped his allotted jurisdiction.

Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller and Lou Urban, a civil engineer with Shelby Township-based Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, accept awards from the state chapter of the American Public Works Association for “Project of the Year” in relation to the 15 Mile Road interceptor repairs.

Published June 5, 2018

Sinkhole restoration leads to awards

MACOMB COUNTY — The 15 Mile Road sewer collapse of 2016 provided about a year’s worth of financial and physical challenges, though its repair has led to individual accolades for those who led the restoration.