Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Published January 15, 2019

Parents face murder charge in child’s overdose death in Macomb County

WARREN/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The parents of an 18-month-old girl who died on Christmas Day and was reportedly found to have “an extraordinary level of the narcotic fentanyl” in her system now face murder, child abuse, drugs and weapons charges.

Published January 14, 2019

North American International Auto Show spotlights award-winning vehicles

DETROIT — Start your engines! The North American International Auto Show, one of Detroit’s most visited and popular events, has returned to Cobo Center in Detroit.

Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller discusses the root cause of the 15 Mile Road sinkhole Jan. 9 in the public works building. Miller points to activity that occurred back in 2014, which a hired expert claims spurred the eventual collapse of the piping and roadway.

Published January 11, 2019

Miller: Sinkhole caused by ‘human error’

FRASER — An infrastructure expert from Denver, Colorado, has concluded that the sinkhole that devoured a Fraser family’s home was a result of “human error.”

Published January 10, 2019

L’Anse Creuse choir to perform ‘Legally Blonde the Musical’

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The popular 2001 comedy film “Legally Blonde” will come to life with a lot more singing and dancing when the L’Anse Creuse High School choir performs the musical version onstage Jan. 17-19.

Published January 9, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 11-13

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 9, 2019

Experts, charities can help organize your home for the new year

METRO DETROIT — The holidays have come and gone, and with the new year upon us, folks may be wondering how to get their homes organized in 2019. Gary Dion, the owner of Closets by Design — which in addition to organizing closets also organizes garages, home offices, laundries, pantries and hobby rooms — said that redesigning storage space is key.

Published January 9, 2019

Snowless fun can be done outside in metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — What do you do when the weather outside is not so frightful and there is no snow on the ground to be found? Go outside and frolic in the nothingness of winter’s chill, of course. From local skating rinks to sprawling hiking paths, these activities don’t depend on wintry weather, according to Farmington Hills’ Heritage Park programmer, Carol Fink.

Published January 8, 2019

IAM celebrates 10-year anniversary

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The International Academy of Macomb, or IAM, opened in 2008 with an enrollment of 125 students.

Chippewa Valley Schools Superintendent Ron Roberts’ biggest plans for the new year relate to the bond and putting together a priority list and timeline for certain projects.

Published January 8, 2019

Chippewa Valley Schools leaders discuss 2019

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — When it comes to New Year’s resolutions in education, a top priority in Chippewa Valley Schools is to ensure school safety.

Published January 8, 2019

DIA’s new Asian Wing immerses visitors in history and culture

DETROIT — Artworks with religious and cultural significance are displayed thoughtfully in the Detroit Institute of Arts’ reinstalled Robert and Katherine Jacobs Asian Wing. From centuries-old pieces to contemporary ones, the wing includes work from China, Korea, India and Southeast Asia, and joins the recently reopened Japanese gallery. There’s also a gallery devoted to Buddhist art from various parts of Asia.

Published January 8, 2019

Local athletes prepare for Michigan Senior Olympics winter games

METRO DETROIT — Former cyclist turned competitive walker Michael Cushnier has been competing in the Michigan Senior Olympics for over 20 years, and he has no plans to slow down.

Published January 7, 2019

Road funding, marijuana dispensaries big issues in Clinton Township for 2019

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The year 2019 might look similar to 2018, as officials in Clinton Township will likely again grapple with two major initiatives: road rehabilitation and “opting in” to marijuana dispensaries.

From left, Fraser High School juniors Isabella Palomba, Rachel McMenamin and Corinne Hinson recently used a school project as inspiration for a real donation drive for the homeless.

Published January 7, 2019

FHS students turn project into drive for homeless

FRASER — Fraser High School juniors Corinne Hinson, Rachel McMenamin and Isabella Palomba had originally worked together on an English project their sophomore year, with a hypothetical goal of “partnering” with a nonprofit organization.

Published January 7, 2019

MCC recognized as a ‘veteran-friendly school’

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community College is taking good care of its military veterans, according to the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, or MVAA. The MVAA recently recognized MCC as a certified veteran-friendly school by awarding the college gold-level recognition for the fourth consecutive year.

The Kroger Co. of Michigan and Gleaners Community Food Bank have partnered to hold food drives this month at various Kroger stores across southeastern Michigan.

Published January 4, 2019

Gleaners to hold food drives at Kroger stores

METRO DETROIT — The Kroger Co. of Michigan and Gleaners Community Food Bank have once again teamed up to fight hunger this winter.

Published January 4, 2019

Secretary reminisces on 50-year journey at Clintondale

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — As the phrase “Dragon pride” reverberates through the hallways of Clintondale Community Schools, it’s difficult to find someone who exemplified that lifestyle more than Kathy Clayton.

Published January 4, 2019

Macomb County gets help to reduce sewage overflows

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Public Works Office received a Christmas gift from the state in the form of $3 million to help enhance water quality in Lake St. Clair.

Published January 3, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 4-6

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 2, 2019

Macomb County crime briefs of the year

MACOMB COUNTY — Here’s a look back at some of the most interesting and bizarre local briefs from 2018.

Published January 2, 2019

Justice, volunteerism, epidemic defined 2018 in Clinton Township, Fraser

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/FRASER — Political corruption, bicentennial celebrations, volunteers doing good deeds and an unraveling opioid crisis — the top stories of 2018 had a little bit of everything.