Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Published January 7, 2021

Community gathers to give families, children’s hospital a happy Christmas

METRO DETROIT — Nearly 20 years after their newborn daughter, Erin, died due to severe heart defects, Tammy and Cliff Patton have given back to their community.

Peter J. Lucido was sworn in as Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney Jan. 4 by Judge Sebastian Lucido. Peter Lucido’s wife Ann Marie is standing next to him.

Published January 4, 2021

Lucido sworn in as Macomb County prosecutor

MACOMB COUNTY – Seconds prior to reciting the oath of office, Peter Lucido commented it’s something he’s been ready to do since the day he was born.

Published December 21, 2020

Fraser library hopeful that digital offerings will negate in-person usage decrease

FRASER — The COVID-19 pandemic has caused individuals and businesses across the spectrum to constantly pivot and adapt to a fluid situation. That includes the Fraser Public Library.

Clinton Township police are investigating a Dec. 19 traffic incident involving a pedestrian at Cottrell Street and Harper Avenue.

Published December 21, 2020

Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by pickup truck

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A pedestrian is in critical condition after reportedly being hit by a pickup truck.

Published December 21, 2020

Save money without sacrificing sentimental value

METRO DETROIT — Many people feel the financial impact of COVID-19, but financial experts at Greenpath Financial Wellness believe that shouldn’t stop them from celebrating, sharing joy and making this season special.

Published December 19, 2020

How will you remember 2020 in Macomb County?

MACOMB COUNTY — Between the onset of the outbreak in Michigan in March and now, C & G Newspapers asked various elected officials and community leaders across Macomb County two questions for this story — how will 2020 be remembered in the future, and what is a positive that can be taken away from these trying times?

Published December 19, 2020

Always home? Reduce energy usage to save money

METRO DETROIT — In the early months of 2020, most children spent their weekdays at school and most adults spent their weekdays at a job, both of which likely meant that the energy needed to heat or cool the air around them, and to power computers, tablets and phones, might have been paid for by someone else.

The Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter planned to host a virtual luminaire lighting ceremony Dec. 21, which is the winter solstice. The event honors those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Published December 18, 2020

Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter hosts winter solstice event

METRO DETROIT — With the COVID-19 pandemic still sweeping across the nation, the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter plans to host a virtual event to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Residents express frustration after parks dept. shut down

Published December 18, 2020

Fraser residents express frustration after parks department shut down

FRASER — Following a decision to shut down the city’s parks and recreation department and letting go of its longtime director, Fraser residents are wondering what the future looks like.

Published December 18, 2020

New year, new booze

METRO DETROIT — Is it just us, or has it been cocktail hour for the past… oh, nine months or so?

Published December 18, 2020

COVID pushes ‘The Nutcracker’ and Shakespeare to the web

METRO DETROIT — On a blustery cold afternoon in December, 17-year-old Jenna Altman braved the freezing elements in a tiara and pointe shoes to perform the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Published December 17, 2020

Clintondale students write their own novels

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Anyone can write a book. You just need some inspiration. A group of 23 Clintondale High School students recently did just that, at the direction of their teacher, Julie Shier.

Published December 16, 2020

Virtual ceremony highlights MCC’s graduates

MACOMB COUNTY — This past fall was a much different experience for Macomb Community College students.

Volunteer Tarring Lim rings the bell seeking donations for the Salvation Army at the Kroger on Nine Mile Road in St. Clair Shores.

Published December 15, 2020

Pay it forward: A guide to safely donating this holiday season

METRO DETROIT — ’Tis the season for gift giving and a little extra generosity. As people begin to gather gifts and prepare to spread some holiday cheer, they may be wondering how they can help someone less fortunate this year

Published December 15, 2020

Macomb County moves COVID-19 testing site to Gratiot

MACOMB COUNTY — On Dec. 14, Macomb County began utilizing an empty building to provide a centralized site for COVID-19 testing.

Published December 15, 2020

COVID-19 vaccine distribution site ‘ready to rock’

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Verkuilen Building in Clinton Township has been transformed to help combat one of the largest public health emergencies in the nation’s history.

Published December 14, 2020

Oakland County installs 10 freezers after FDA clears Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use Dec. 11, paving the way for an initial shipment of about 2.9 million doses of the vaccine to be distributed in the U.S. over the next week.

Published December 8, 2020

Less money, more time helps make the season bright during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Families are being asked to celebrate the holiday season in a more intimate way as they stay at home amid COVID-19, making this the perfect year to start new traditions and make lasting memories together.

Published December 8, 2020

Clinton Township, Mount Clemens have friendly challenge to collect toys for children

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MOUNT CLEMENS — Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon and Mount Clemens Mayor Laura Kropp are officially part of a friendly challenge to see which municipality can collect the most toys for the Marine Toys for Tots Program.