Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Published May 16, 2018

Experts offer advice for when high winds threaten to blow away trash, recyclables

METRO DETROIT — A Friday in early May brought extremely high winds that kicked the spring season into high gear.

Published May 16, 2018

Local women make career changes in opening their own businesses

OAKLAND/MACOMB COUNTIES — As a teacher’s assistant for 15 years in the Berkley School District, Camilia Saleh had found satisfaction in helping children in the special education program.

Published May 15, 2018

Spreading neurofibromatosis awareness

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Neurofibromatosis, or NF, is a genetic disorder where tumors form on nerve tissues.

Published May 15, 2018

Clinton Township parks and rec goes retro

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Parks and Recreation Department is going retro this year.

Published May 15, 2018

Fraser Public Schools recognized nationally for music education

FRASER — Recognition for musical achievement has become an annual occurrence for Fraser Public Schools.

Published May 15, 2018

Clintondale students recognize deaf community

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Nearly 30 years after protests took place at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., local students learned how the protest started and about its intent at the school for the deaf and hard of hearing.

SMART is reporting significant increases in ridership along corridors in which it instituted high-frequency, limited-stop bus routes known as FAST service at the outset of 2018.

Published May 15, 2018

SMART’s FAST service shows increased ridership

METRO DETROIT — SMART is reporting that its new FAST limited-stop bus service, which runs along Woodward, Michigan and Gratiot avenues, has resulted in significant increases in ridership.

Published May 14, 2018

Fraser council OKs tax hike via police and fire assessment

FRASER — Fraser Mayor Mike Carnagie expressed satisfaction following the May 10 Fraser City Council meeting, stating, “Our goal is to say we saved the city.”

Published May 14, 2018

Animal rights issues raise questions from advocacy groups

LANSING — Legislators at the state and federal levels are dedicating their time to efforts they say will protect their four-legged constituency. But some advocates question whether the outcome will help or hurt cats, dogs and other animals.

Published May 10, 2018

MCC renewal and restoration millage passes

MACOMB COUNTY — On May 8, Macomb County voters approved an operating millage proposal for Macomb Community College, which will renew the college’s millage for 20 years and restore it to the rate previously approved by voters.

Published May 10, 2018

School officials voice concerns over local medical marijuana dispensaries

MACOMB COUNTY — Clinton Township officials are pondering whether to opt in to medical marijuana within township borders. Simultaneously, local school administrators are making their voices known.

Published May 10, 2018

Circuit court judges appoint longtime county employee as temporary clerk

MOUNT CLEMENS — Macomb County has a new clerk, at least until an elected official takes over the position following the November election. The judges of Macomb County Circuit Court held a meeting May 7 to select a temporary clerk following former Clerk Karen Spranger being removed from office. Spranger was removed after a ruling in St. Clair County Circuit Court that she lied on her election affidavit for the November 2016 election.

Published May 10, 2018

Economic group discusses issues with local leaders

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The local business community got a chance to ask some of the more nagging questions on their minds when the Harrison Township Economic Development Corp. hosted its annual meeting May 7 at Gowanie Golf Club.

Published May 9, 2018

State approves signatures for recreational marijuana proposal

LANSING — Recreational marijuana could be legalized in Michigan later this year.

Published May 8, 2018

New state law sends signal on intersection rules

METRO DETROIT — A storm-related power outage affects more than homes — it also can make traffic lights inoperable. And this can make crossing a four-way intersection tricky unless all drivers follow the same rules.

Published May 8, 2018

Multigenerational living encourages communal family life

METRO DETROIT — When it comes to multigenerational living, Mom, Dad, the kids — and grandparents — always have a space to come home to, together.

Published May 8, 2018

It’s center stage for senior theater troupe

METRO DETROIT — Wanted: talented theater performers, costume seamstresses, makeup artists and stage prop designers to join the Heart of the Hills Players acting troupe.

Published May 8, 2018

Residents start Fraser’s first farmers market

FRASER — The first-of-its-kind Fraser Fresh Farmer’s Market will kick off from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 12 at Steffens Park.

Published May 8, 2018

Fraser High School announces manufacturing partnership

FRASER — A vocational gap in the skilled trades industry has drawn focus on the next generation, in areas that include welding, robotics and machine automation.