Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Published November 4, 2019

Macomb Reads Festival to broaden county literacy campaign

MACOMB COUNTY — In an effort to raise reading awareness, the Macomb Intermediate School District will host its first-ever Macomb Reads Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the MISD, 44001 Garfield Road in Clinton Township.

Published November 4, 2019

Fall blood drive returns to Clinton Township Nov. 13

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The 30th annual Clinton Township blood drive will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Clinton Township Senior Center Gym, 40730 Romeo Plank Road. The township partners with the American Red Cross.

Published November 1, 2019

Rising Stars Academy receives Impact100 Macomb grant

MACOMB COUNTY — For the past six years, young adults with special needs have been developing their culinary arts skills and more at Rising Stars Academy in Center Line.

Published November 1, 2019

Warthogs donate tactical litters to K-9 teams in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Having the right equipment on hand to move an injured K-9 or safely lift the dog over a wall or fence matters when seconds count for first responders. Members of the Southern Macomb Warthogs Chapter 44 recently supplemented the gear issued by police departments across the county by adding tactical medical litters for 24 K-9 units.

Published October 31, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 1-3

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 30, 2019

Man pleads guilty to sexual assault charges related to attack at high school track

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 29, a man pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to an attack on a jogger in September 2018.

Published October 30, 2019

Now’s the time to give Medicare plans the once-over

METRO DETROIT — Now through Dec. 7 is the only time that Medicare beneficiaries can change their prescription drug plans.

Published October 30, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Falcon owner still making memories with first car

In 1980, Rick Schanz, of West Bloomfield, bought his first car — a 1960 Ford Falcon — and he’s still driving it today, nearly 40 years later.

Published October 30, 2019

Clinton Township board again says ‘no’ to marijuana facilities

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A split vote and an impending ballot proposal have put marijuana proponents and detractors on separate sides of the aisle.

Published October 30, 2019

Keep your mower in tiptop shape with winter prep

METRO DETROIT — Bright colors, falling leaves and the crisp, cool air of autumn are signs that yardwork will soon turn from lawn mowing to snowblowing as Old Man Winter comes to town.

Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, is the author of “A Better Man, Woman & Child” and “Rich Wisdom.”

Published October 30, 2019

‘It’s never too late’ to share your story

METRO DETROIT — Author Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, knows firsthand that it’s never too late for anyone, especially seniors, to share their stories of wisdom and learning with the world.

Published October 28, 2019

Grant money to benefit Fraser park with new sensory garden

FRASER — Another year of grant writing has led to more good news for the Fraser community.

Published October 28, 2019

German students engage in American culture, education

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — For the past few years, German and American students have not only traveled abroad, enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of another country, but have also experienced a different country’s educational system.

Published October 28, 2019

Supreme Court ruling to push state redistricting efforts back

LANSING — On Oct. 21, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s decision to redraw Michigan’s 34 congressional legislative districts that plaintiffs found to be “unconstitutionally cracked or packed.”

Published October 23, 2019

Day of the Dead comes alive through color and celebration

METRO DETROIT — Hope, sadness, love and loss. Those are among the feelings that come up when viewing a Day of the Dead ofrenda that paints a picture of a loved one who has died.

Published October 23, 2019

Cook up a kitchen renovation

METRO DETROIT — After years of daily use and food preparation, a home’s kitchen can start to look like stale leftovers. But when it’s time to cook up something new, professional renovators are dishing out some design tips based on common sense and the latest trends.

Published October 23, 2019

Dueling banjos and some ukulele music

METRO DETROIT — In 2016, singer and ukulele player Grace VanderWaal, 12, was the winner in season 11 of NBC’s competition show “America’s Got Talent.”

Published October 21, 2019

Voters to decide Fraser City Council race

In the Fraser-Clinton Chronicle’s coverage area, voters will decide one City Council race Nov. 5. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goal(s) if elected.