Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Published January 25, 2021

School officials view Capitol riot as teachable moment

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In the wake of the U.S. Capitol breaching in Washington D.C. Jan. 6, area educators see it is a teachable moment.

Published January 25, 2021

Hybrid learning resumes at Chippewa Valley Schools

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — After two months of remote learning, Chippewa Valley Schools have re-entered a hybrid model.

Published January 25, 2021

Pair arrested on felony murder charges in apartment shooting deaths

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Two suspects have been arrested in association with the shooting deaths of two women at a Clinton Township apartment complex.

Published January 25, 2021

Local man bakes thousands of cookies for hospital staffers

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Jon Kohlmann discovered that chocolate chip cookies and personalized notes can go a long way.

Published January 23, 2021

Fire Department announces two promotions, one new hire

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township Fire Chief Tim Duncan said a recent announcement of new hires and promotions was a nice thing to celebrate after ten months of pandemic-related uncertainties.

Published January 23, 2021

Despite COVID restrictions, skiing has been a popular activity this season

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Snowsports Industries Association has been trying to encourage winter outdoor enthusiasts to “know before you go” to a Michigan ski area this season.

Published January 22, 2021

Macomb County government has a new look in 2021

MACOMB COUNTY — Prior to the November general election, three of the five Macomb County offices up for grabs were held by Democrat party members.

Published January 22, 2021

Lake St. Clair down a foot from year-ago levels

LAKE ST. CLAIR — After years of rising lake levels and flooding, the 2020-21 winter is beginning with Lake St. Clair at a lower level, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District.

Published January 21, 2021

High demand causes fewer vaccination appointments in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — The demand for a COVID-19 vaccine in Macomb County far exceeds the supply of doses received from the state of Michigan.

Published January 18, 2021

Educators among those now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

OAKLAND COUNTY — As many teachers across Michigan prepare to head back to classrooms full of students, many are still waiting to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Published January 13, 2021

Macomb County Crime of the Year: 2020

MACOMB COUNTY — Here's a look at some of the most interesting and bizarre items provided by police during the past year.

Published January 13, 2021

Detroit Zoo celebrates its first lion cub born in 40 years

ROYAL OAK — When Binti, a female lion cub born Sept. 10 at the Detroit Zoo, successfully rejoined the lion pride just before Christmas Day, the Detroit Zoological Society rejoiced.

Published January 13, 2021

Detroit Zoo celebrates its first lion cub born in 40 years

ROYAL OAK — When Binti, a female lion cub born Sept. 10 at the Detroit Zoo, successfully rejoined the lion pride just before Christmas Day, the Detroit Zoological Society rejoiced.

Published January 12, 2021

Benjamin Moore, Pantone release colors of the year

METRO DETROIT — For many people, 2021 is a welcome transition away from the unprecedented global turmoil in 2020. Both the Pantone Color Institute and Benjamin Moore Paints annually release a color of the year, and their selections for 2021 reflect a desire for optimism, grounding and soothing.

Published January 12, 2021

Telehealth numbers rise drastically during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — The COVID-19 pandemic has forced not only hospitals and medical practices to reassess how care is delivered, but also patients.

Published January 11, 2021

Clinton Township officials optimistic about year ahead

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The future is uncertain with the COVID-19 pandemic, though Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon is hopeful based on the response of his community.

Published January 11, 2021

Teachers get clever to create home classrooms

METRO DETROIT — Karen Forsyth, a teacher at Bemis Junior High School in Sterling Heights, has her fingers crossed that there won’t be any more toilet paper shortages for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published January 10, 2021

Local resources available for those suffering from mental health strain

METRO DETROIT — While the physical effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are readily visible, there are other issues that can fly below the radar and affect people in many unseen ways.

Published January 8, 2021

Healing through music during dark times

METRO DETROIT — The COVID-19 pandemic has been painful for everyone.

Published January 8, 2021

Family Video moves to close last stores

METRO DETROIT — Family Video’s roots go back to the 1970s, when founder Charlie Hoogland found himself “stuck” with a bunch of videos his family’s business, Midstates Appliance & Supply Company, had accumulated as a distributor of Hollywood movies.