Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Published October 29, 2018

New CVHS principal is no stranger to school district

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 15, the Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education officially introduced Todd Distelrath as the new principal of Chippewa Valley High School.

Published October 25, 2018

A look at the redistricting proposal for voters

LANSING — Voters throughout Michigan have been given an option on the Nov. 6 ballot: Do they want to pass a proposed constitutional amendment that allows citizens to adopt district boundaries for Michigan legislators, or do they want to keep things status quo?

Published October 25, 2018

Gubernatorial candidates share platforms on public schools, health care

METRO DETROIT — In the final stretch leading up to the Nov. 6 general election, the six candidates running for governor have laid out their plans for the people of Michigan, including funding for public education and health care, and how to keep schools safe, if elected.

Published October 24, 2018

Clinton Township Parks and Rec has plenty of upcoming activities

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — When it comes to fun-filled activities for the entire family, Clinton Township Parks and Recreation has plenty to offer.

Published October 24, 2018

Students to perform ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Chippewa Valley High School theater director Nick Marinello called it “serendipitous” to perform Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” during its 50th anniversary.

Published October 24, 2018

Fraser, Clinton Township voters to decide state, county, local positions, millages

FRASER/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In the Chronicle’s coverage area, voters will decide multiple state, county and local school board races, three statewide ballot proposals and a Chippewa Valley Schools proposal on Nov. 6.

Published October 23, 2018

Get a grip on the road this winter with good tires, brakes

METRO DETROIT — Icy roads and slippery conditions this upcoming winter will mean that you’ll need to rely on your vehicle’s tires and brakes to come to a stop. And vehicle service specialists are giving tips on how to maximize your traction.

Published October 23, 2018

Extend your garden season into the fall with different species

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club hosted a presentation, “The Late Show,” on the topic of how to extend your garden into the fall with different types of species Oct. 11 at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township.

Published October 23, 2018

Ditch the masks and tour a real haunted space this fall

METRO DETROIT — Detroit is about three and a quarter centuries old, with countless landmark buildings standing — almost untouched — for a majority of that tenure.

Published October 19, 2018

Behind the Wheel: 1991 Ford SkyRanger convertible is a rare find

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On any given day, it’s fairly common to spot a Ford Ranger on the road, but when it comes to the Ford SkyRanger — a unique variation from the early ’90s — a sighting is nearly impossible.

Published October 18, 2018

Grant aims to prevent school violence

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County recently received a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice aimed at preventing school violence. The Macomb County Office of Emergency Management and Communications received a School Violence Prevention Program grant in the amount of $316,860 from the Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.

Published October 18, 2018

Macomb County, NWS offering winter SKYWARN class

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Learn to spot an approaching winter storm during Macomb County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service’s upcoming SKYWARN training course in Clinton Township.

Published October 18, 2018

Candidates for governor reveal platforms for auto issues

METRO DETROIT — Between the taxpayer cost for road repairs and the increases in auto insurance rates, driving is expensive for many Michiganders. But the state’s gubernatorial candidates who will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot say their plans could change things for the better.

Published October 18, 2018

Driver charged after crashing into pole in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A Warren woman was charged on multiple counts Oct. 18 in 41-B District Court for her alleged role in a car chase that led to property destruction.

Published October 17, 2018

Set the stage to sell your home

METRO DETROIT — Ditch that dish rack and put away the family photos before you show your home to sell, a number of local experts agree.

Published October 17, 2018

Pros dish on hearty fall flavors to savor by the spoonful

METRO DETROIT — When Sarah Yi thinks of fall, family and flavors readily come to mind, along with robust soups at her family gatherings. In particular, kimchi jjigae, a Korean soup that brings back the memories.

Published October 15, 2018

Roof fire at unoccupied building in Clinton Township causes smoke seen miles away

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — All the Clinton Township Fire Department had to do was follow the smoke.

Grant Oltman, a Clinton Township native and Fraser High graduate, serves as an information services technician in the U.S. Navy.

Published October 15, 2018

Fraser High grad receives life lessons in Navy

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/FRASER — Grant Oltman, 23, is an information systems technician third class in the U.S. Navy.

Published October 12, 2018

New MCSO conductor makes melodies and music

METRO DETROIT — Monsters and music will join together Oct. 28 when the Motor City Symphony Orchestra performs its Halloween-themed concert, “Classically Spooky,” at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Township.

Published October 11, 2018

Macomb County Manufacturing Day 2018 biggest yet

MACOMB COUNTY — The average person may not notice, but the manufacturing industry is changing every day. As has been customary for the past five years, Macomb County held its annual Manufacturing Day on Oct. 5.