Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Published April 1, 2020

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published March 30, 2020

Oakland County launches COVID-19 case map

OAKLAND COUNTY — On March 30, Oakland County Executive David Coulter again stressed the importance of stopping the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic during a press conference to announce a new interactive case map.

Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith has resigned, effective immediately.

Published March 30, 2020

Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith resigns

MACOMB COUNTY — A couple days after he was formally arraigned on 10 felony charges, Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith has resigned, effective immediately.

Published March 29, 2020

Local institutions share art, music and more online during coronavirus crisis

METRO DETROIT — The coronavirus outbreak has shuttered local institutions, and calls for social distancing have most people holed up at home, but that doesn’t mean the only options for entertainment are video games and television.

Published March 27, 2020

Oakland County announces $3 million Small Business Stabilization Fund

OAKLAND COUNTY — In an attempt to offer some relief to small businesses struggling under shutdown orders due to COVID-19, Oakland County Executive David Coulter announced a $3 million Small Business Stabilization Fund March 26.

Published March 27, 2020

Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith arraigned on 10 felonies

MACOMB COUNTY — Eric Smith and his office typically charge people with alleged crimes.

Published March 26, 2020

The Friday 5 — March 27-29

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published March 25, 2020

Experts: ‘Only toilet paper down the tubes amid COVID-19’

METRO DETROIT — Throngs of shoppers stocked up on toilet paper and tissues ahead of state-ordered COVID-19 shutdowns, leaving store shelves empty across the country.

Published March 24, 2020

Six Scout troop members earn rank of Eagle

METRO DETROIT — A number of local neighborhood spots have received fresh, new looks on behalf of members of Boy Scout Troop No. 273.

The Clinton-Macomb Public Library Main Branch in Clinton Township, as well as the North Branch in Macomb Township and the South Branch in Clinton Township, are temporarily closed.

Published March 24, 2020

Clinton-Macomb Public Library branches temporarily close

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton-Macomb Public Library branches are closed through at least April 5, but that doesn’t mean patrons will be left in the dark.

Published March 24, 2020

Michigan shuts down in response to COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — All “non-critical” businesses in Michigan were ordered to close by midnight in an executive order from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer March 23.

Chippewa Valley Schools administration building

Published March 23, 2020

Chippewa Valley Schools launches online learning resources amidst pandemic

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s order of statewide closure of all K-12 school buildings through April 5, Chippewa Valley Schools announced that since the district’s spring break is the following week, school will resume April 13.

Published March 23, 2020

Local school districts working virtually with students and families

FRASER/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On March 12, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered the closure of all K-12 school buildings — public, private and boarding — starting March 16 and concluding April 5. At press time, school buildings are scheduled to reopen Monday, April 6.

Published March 23, 2020

Fraser mayor issues state of emergency

FRASER — On March 17, Fraser Mayor Mike Carnagie signed a state of emergency as the coronavirus outbreak continues to leave cities and residents with more questions than answers.

Published March 23, 2020

Alone together

METRO DETROIT — Every night at 7 p.m., young kiddos in the Birmingham-Bloomfield area snuggle in with their favorite grownups and log in to a virtual meeting room. The families take turns reading their favorite bedtime story to the other kids in the video chat, and before shutting off their computers, they share a nightly prayer.

Published March 22, 2020

Hospital official, cleaning expert tell how to keep homes clean, sanitized

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 has forced many people into their homes to help stop the spread of the viral disease.

Published March 21, 2020

Oakland County orders closure of malls, outdoor playgrounds

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Health Division has ordered the closure of all shopping malls and outdoor playgrounds, and even more steps are under consideration, according to a March 21 press release from the county.

Published March 20, 2020

Hospitals continue with visitor restrictions, announce online urgent care

METRO DETROIT — On March 19, Ascension St. John Hospital officials updated its visitor restrictions for all of its hospitals and ambulatory sites. The restrictions are consistent with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order to help protect the health and safety of patients, families, and health care staff from the spread of COVID-19.

Published March 20, 2020

Henry Ford begins in-house, same-day COVID-19 testing

METRO DETROIT — On March 16, Henry Ford Health System began in-house, same-day testing for COVID-19.

Published March 20, 2020

Clinton Township businesses react to pandemic

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The coronavirus pandemic has caused significant disruptions across the country. The local business community has not been spared disruptions, with differing results.