Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Published February 26, 2019

Clinton Township well-represented at Autorama

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Classic cars and Clinton Township have become synonymous.

Fraser High School English teacher Lisa Short counts coins on Feb. 8. Her class alone raised $406 during the school’s Charity Week.

Published February 26, 2019

Fraser High raises more than $7,000 for Leader Dogs for the Blind

FRASER — Recently, local students and staff at Fraser High School put a plan into action and it paid off in a big way for a local charity.

New brick dugouts, press boxes and fencing at Fraser High School’s softball field are a result of a successful 2017 bond proposal. Work is expected to begin soon on shingle installation.

Published February 26, 2019

FPS official: Bond improvements to be mostly complete by summer

FRASER — Physical and structural improvements have been taking place across Fraser Public Schools since a bond proposal was approved by voters in May 2017. A district official believes that nearly all updates will be complete by this summer.

Kate Mazzara, a librarian at Clinton-Macomb Public Library South Branch, joined a group of librarians from across the state to select this year’s list of Michigan Notable Books.

Published February 26, 2019

Faygo, Red Wings and MC5: Michigan’s Notable Books of 2019

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Michigan’s rich history is exemplified in literary works on an annual basis, and only a chosen few make the cut as the best representations.

Published February 25, 2019

Man dead after head-on collision in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A warrant has been issued for a 19-year-old Macomb Township woman after a car crash killed a Grosse Pointe man.

Published February 20, 2019

The Friday 5 — Feb. 22-24

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 20, 2019

Historical homes need a lot of TLC

METRO DETROIT — If you own a home that’s 50 years old or older, you own a historical home. Maintaining a historical home requires some unique tasks on top of the common ones associated with maintaining any modern home.

Published February 20, 2019

Couples include pets in their walk down the aisle

METRO DETROIT — Something old, something new, something borrowed — and a good boy, too. That’s not quite how the old adage goes, but it certainly applies to the brides and grooms of 2019. Couples are creating new traditions for their nuptials, and including their furry child in the ceremony is non-negotiable.

Published February 19, 2019

Ethics policy directed for appointed, elected officials

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Public officials on Clinton Township’s Board of Trustees are not seeing eye to eye when it comes to establishing a thorough ethics policy.

Published February 19, 2019

Clinton Township to update payment system

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township Treasurer Paul Gieleghem recently said that business practices of old need to be rethought for current times — especially in terms of how finances are managed.

Published February 15, 2019

Two years of tears, camaraderie and fighting despair

MACOMB COUNTY — An ongoing opioid epidemic, smothered by stories of addiction and distorted views in the court of public opinion, gave people like Linda Davis some hesitation when the Hope Not Handcuffs program commenced in February 2017.

Published February 14, 2019

Nurture the imagination with fairy gardens

METRO DETROIT — For the young at heart, fairy gardens are a way to bring a sense of wonder to green spaces, evoking mystery with environmental details that make the imagination run wild.

Published February 14, 2019

The Friday 5 — Feb. 15-17

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 13, 2019

How seniors are clearing clutter to make room for living

METRO DETROIT — As we age, many come to realize that what’s truly valuable in life is stored within our hearts, not within our walls.So when the kids fly the coop and the exciting and restful days of retirement approach, who wants to spend that well-deserved free time dusting a big ol’ house full of stuff that’s been acquired over the years?

Published February 11, 2019

State lawmakers make water their priority

LANSING — Michigan legislators can, for the most part, agree on a few things. Making sure residents have safe, accessible water is likely one of them.

Published February 11, 2019

Clinton Township to seek FOIA cost evaluation for investigation

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The investigation into former Clinton Township Planning Director Carlo Santia will continue following a unanimous decision to look into all work-related documents related to a side company.

Published February 11, 2019

State: Township trustees’ roles do not pose conflicts of interest

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Months after a legal opinion was sought from the Michigan Attorney General’s Office in relation to Clinton Township public officials and possible conflicts of interest, the issue is currently resolved.

Published February 11, 2019

‘Void’ found on 15 Mile Road near sinkhole location

FRASER — Macomb County Public Works Office spokesperson Dan Heaton issued a statement Feb. 6 regarding an infrastructure situation on 15 Mile Road, between Hayes and Utica roads, in Fraser.

Published February 11, 2019

C & G writers earn MPA honors

A pair of C & G Newspapers staff writers were honored recently for their reporting.

Published February 8, 2019

Macomb Meals on Wheels needs volunteers

MACOMB COUNTY — Meals on Wheels, a program run by the Macomb Community Action Office of Senior Services, is in dire need of volunteers for the winter months.