Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Published June 25, 2019

Michigan ratified the 19th Amendment a century ago

METRO DETROIT — If Oakland County Commissioner Shelley Goodman Taub wants to have a nice belly laugh, she thinks back to some of the reasons suffrage opponents gave for why women shouldn’t be allowed to vote.

Published June 24, 2019

Chicken ordinance introduced in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Chickens may officially come to roost in Clinton Township.

Published June 24, 2019

Stigma of addiction on display during record-breaking Fraser event

FRASER — A crowd of about 2,544 participants showed June 15 at the 11th annual “Run Drugs Out of Town” walk/run at Fraser High School.

Published June 24, 2019

Man arrested for cocaine possession, fleeing Clinton Township police

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A speeding ticket may be the least of the worries of a Ray Township man charged after a high-speed chase that ranged across the county Sunday afternoon.

Published June 24, 2019

Fraser man dies in rollover crash in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Police are investigating why a driver veered off the road recently, leading to his death.

Chippewa Valley Coalition for Youth and Families’ meeting and year-end celebration June 11 focused on highlights from the past school year.

Published June 19, 2019

Chippewa Valley coalition holds year-end meeting

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Several members of a local coalition group provided community updates and more at a recent meeting.

Published June 19, 2019

Knitting group in Fraser posts artwork to celebrate evolving city

FRASER — A group of about five women who identify as the Naughty Knitters created an art installation — otherwise known as a yarn bombing — on the fence that surrounds the tennis court near Fraser City Hall.

Published June 19, 2019

Motorcycle ride in Clinton Township to raise funds for veterans

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The 17th annual Ride for Freedom will begin at 9 a.m. June 23 with a continental breakfast at Wolverine Harley Davidson, 44660 N. Gratiot Ave. in Clinton Township. At about 11:30 a.m., rain or shine, an estimated 300 motorcyclists will hit the pavement for a 60-mile trek around Macomb County, up to the New Baltimore and Marine City area and back.

Published June 19, 2019

The Friday 5 — June 21-23

Your guide to this weekend's events

Students from Wyandot Middle School pose June 12 at the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills. The students were being honored as part of the third annual Kappy Family Anne Frank Art & Writing Competition. From left in the back row are Abriana Juarez-Ortiz, Florencia Medina, Mary Kunnummyalil and Lauren Sorbie. From left in the front are Carmen Maruri and Alayna Belyue.

Published June 19, 2019

Wyandot students honored after reflections on Holocaust

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — When it comes to advancing humanity, numerous Wyandot Middle School students put their feelings into words — and were recognized for it.

Published June 19, 2019

Summer recreation programs aim to create lifetime memories in Fraser

FRASER — Christina Woods, director of Fraser Parks and Recreation, said the focus of the program’s 2019 summer activities was inspired by connecting children and adults in a bountiful way — by fostering healthy social skills and encouraging parents to take the time to engage in their children’s activities, thereby making lifetime memories.

Published June 18, 2019

Man faces cocaine charges after police chase

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A speeding ticket may be the least of the worries of a Ray Township man charged after a high-speed chase that ranged across the county Sunday afternoon.

Published June 18, 2019

Plants can add privacy, beauty to yards

METRO DETROIT — Having wonderful, friendly neighbors is always nice, but it’s also good to have a little privacy on your yard. Many communities have homes that are close together, and that can take away the feeling of serenity and tranquility in the property. Plants, such as trees, bushes and flowers, can be used to add not only beauty to a yard, but also some privacy in both the front and backyards.

Published June 18, 2019

Pink hair don’t care

METRO DETROIT — These days, to rock vivid hair color, you don’t have to be an Instagram baddie or a punk rocker. You just need the courage and a little time.

Published June 18, 2019

Bar trivia serves up competition with a twist

METRO DETROIT — At 6:45 p.m. on a sunny, warm Thursday in June, Augie’s Bar and Grill in Madison Heights is close to empty. It’s just too nice outside. But by 6:55 p.m., the dining room is full. Thursday at Augie’s means it’s time for some bar trivia — two hours’ worth of questions read off by a host, while players on teams write down their answers and turn them in for points. Each correct answer is worth a certain number of points, and the highest-scoring team wins.

Published June 17, 2019

West Nile virus found in mosquito in Pontiac

PONTIAC — Oakland County health officials urge protection against mosquitoes after a mosquito in Pontiac tested positive for West Nile virus.

Published June 14, 2019

No medical marijuana facilities coming to Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On June 13, the township issued a press release stating that Supervisor Bob Cannon will not bring forth an ordinance to permit medical marijuana facilities within township borders. The topic has been discussed on various levels for approximately the last two years.

Published June 12, 2019

The Friday 5 — June 14-16

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published June 12, 2019

CVS parent proposes further program for special needs students

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Parents of children with special needs are advocating for an expansion of programs. One member of the Chippewa Valley Schools special education parent group addressed the Board of Education at the June 3 meeting.

Published June 12, 2019

Yoga becomes a new experience outside the studio

METRO DETROIT — If you’re moving soon, don’t even think about asking Tina Iulianelli or Amy Anderson to help haul your stuff. Their cars’ trunks are filled to the brim with yoga mats, blocks and resistance bands.