Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Published September 2, 2020

A look at where Macomb County stands in coronavirus efforts

MACOMB COUNTY — It was nearly six months ago when Macomb County announced its first presumptive positive case of COVID-19.

Published September 2, 2020

Prince Drewry Park basketball court gets artistic facelift

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The next time you visit Prince Drewry Park in Clinton Township, you will notice an artistic upgrade on the basketball court.

A staffer from contractor HESCO collects a sewage sample in Clinton Township.

Published August 28, 2020

Macomb County using sewage surveillance to trace COVID-19 spread

MACOMB COUNTY — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the federal government, are utilizing a new public health tool to better understand and grapple with COVID-19.

Published August 25, 2020

Parks see increase in visitors, wrestle to keep people safe during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Whether to seek refuge from quarantine, joblessness or the inability to travel, Michiganders have flocked to parks to keep themselves healthy, both physically and mentally.

Published August 25, 2020

Taking aim at teen driver safety

METRO DETROIT — The 100 days that fill the gap between Memorial Day and Labor Day may be known as some of the most fun for teens, who spend their summer breaks travelling from one destination to the next, but for public safety experts, those 100 days signify something much different.

Published August 25, 2020

Behind the Wheel: Ford models are a family affair

WARREN — "She’s got her elbow on my car,” Warren resident Bob Gaines teased when his daughter, Dawn Gaines, momentarily leaned on her dad’s 1968 Ford Galaxie 500.

Published August 25, 2020

Conservationist says restoring nature starts at home

METRO DETROIT — Addressing global damage to nature seems overwhelming, but author and researcher Doug Tallamy says that even small changes in your yard can make a difference.

Published August 25, 2020

Rent, mortgage assistance available to financially vulnerable in Clinton Twp.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Those that may be facing financial turmoil due to COVID-19 are eligible to receive tentative relief due to a local rent and mortgage assistance program.

Published August 25, 2020

Run Drugs Out of Town event goes virtual

FRASER — Families Against Narcotics’ annual Run Drugs Out of Town event is taking place Aug. 29, but it won’t be the same as in past years.

Published August 25, 2020

Nurse award honorees discuss profession in era of COVID-19

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — What better time to honor nurses and essential workers than during a once-in-100-year pandemic?

Published August 25, 2020

Clinton Township hires its first-ever economic development director

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township has hired its first-ever economic development director.

The Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education decided to begin the school year with remote learning, but plans to transition to face-to-face learning when possible.

Published August 24, 2020

Chippewa Valley opts for remote learning to begin school year

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 10, the Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education met to decide on its return to school plan. It approved the COVID-19 Chippewa Valley Schools preparedness and response plan, and also elected to start the school year with remote learning, but plans to transition to face-to-face learning.

Opinions across the board in township’s approved strategic plan

Published August 24, 2020

Opinions across the board in Clinton Township’s approved strategic plan

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 10, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved a strategic plan — a self-identified “working document” that is expected to guide township decisions on matters like road quality and economic development throughout the next three to five years.

Published August 24, 2020

Complaint moves ahead in federal court

MACOMB COUNTY — A case involving former and current top officials from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office will proceed in federal court.

Published August 21, 2020

Michigan State Fair goes virtual this year

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan State Fair is usually an end-of-summer tradition packed with carnival rides, live entertainment, exhibits and much more. This year’s fair, presented by Ram Trucks, is still on.

Published August 20, 2020

Multiple county medical workers fired after complaints arise

MACOMB COUNTY — An investigation into complaints raised by staff at the Macomb County Medical Examiner’s Office has resulted in terminations. Macomb County Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Andrew McKinnon summarized the nature of the complaints as there being a “toxic” work environment at the medical examiner’s office.

Published August 20, 2020

School officials taking different routes to educate children this fall

FRASER/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — School reopening plans for every district are fluid and unidentical, as phases administered by the state can derail or accelerate plans in one direction or another.

Published August 20, 2020

Suspect arrested in 2013 murders of disabled woman and daughter

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 10, Clinton Township Police arrested Tony James Johnson, 40, for the alleged murders of Tina Geiger, 47, and her daughter Kristina, 11.

Published August 19, 2020

Clinton Township election results

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Women led the way in Clinton Township’s Aug. 4 primary election.

Published August 11, 2020

Agriculture experts: Don’t plant unsolicited mystery seeds

METRO DETROIT — While some of the unlabeled seeds have reportedly now been identified as common plants including cabbage, mustard, lavender, rosemary, sage and various flowers, agriculture experts have issued clear guidance about what to do and what not to do if any mystery seeds arrive in your mailbox.