Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Published October 8, 2019

Tigers great going to bat against his biggest opponent: Parkinson’s disease

METRO DETROIT — For an elite athlete like baseball legend Kirk Gibson, injuries and aches come with the job, but the problems he started experiencing around 2007 were different.

Published October 7, 2019

World Mental Health Day helps, but doesn’t heal, stigma

On the 27th anniversary of World Mental Health Day Oct. 10, the question arises — have the years of increased awareness, support, services and dialogue helped break down stigma?

Published October 7, 2019

New study finds social media can positively impact mental health

A new study conducted by Michigan State University media and information professor Keith Hampton found that social media can improve a person’s mental health over time.

Bob Jantz has led local fundraising efforts for more than two decades to benefit the Special Olympics. This year’s fundraiser is Oct. 12 at the Fraternal Order of Police Hall in Warren.

Published October 7, 2019

Oktoberfest event to raise money for Special Olympics

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/WARREN — For more than two decades, Bob Jantz has helped raise money for Special Olympics athletes in the Upper Peninsula.

Published October 7, 2019

Local law enforcement react to flavored vape ban

MACOMB COUNTY — On Oct. 2, a statewide ban on flavored vaping products went into effect, following a two-week compliance period that began Sept. 18.

Published October 3, 2019

Jail proposal to appear on August ballot

MACOMB COUNTY — A proposal for a new Macomb County Jail will be on the ballot next year.

Published October 3, 2019

Former contestants gather for ‘Jeopardy!’ panel

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Ever wondered what it’s like to be on “Jeopardy!”? Or what it takes to get on the show? Those questions and more were answered Sept. 28 at a “Jeopardy!” behind-the-scenes panel discussion.

Published October 3, 2019

Strategic plan to examine future of Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A community advancement firm has been hired to facilitate and advance a strategic plan for how Clinton Township will change and develop into the future.

Published October 2, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 4-6

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 2, 2019

Behind the Wheel: ‘The Little Old Lady from Pasadena’

More than five decades ago, Troy resident Ted Schlenker’s aunt bought a brand-new 1963 Mercury Marauder in Van Nuys, California. The car was pink — her favorite color — so she had to have it, Schlenker explained.

Published October 2, 2019

Credit unions promote accessibility, breadth of services

METRO DETROIT — As a local alternative to big banks, some credit unions are seeing growth as the word gets out about their expanding breadth of services. Just ask Rebekah Monroe.

Published October 2, 2019

Now is a good time to prep your furnace for winter

METRO DETROIT — Don’t wait until it’s cold outside to check out your furnace.

The Mall at Partridge Creek opened in 2007 in Clinton Township. Since then, millions have visited the outdoor mall for its array of stores, restaurants and other entertainment offerings.

Published October 1, 2019

As shopping evolves, Partridge Creek continues to draw big crowds

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In October 2007, the Mall at Partridge Creek officially opened in Clinton Township, taking southeast Michigan by storm in an attempt to change the local retail industry.

A fatberg discovered in 2018 in a Macomb County sewer interceptor is being used as a teaching tool by Wayne State University researchers.

Published October 1, 2019

Researchers progressing in fatberg study

MACOMB COUNTY — A fatberg discovered in a Macomb County sewer had led to a more introspective look on the subject, courtesy of a pair of Wayne State University researchers.

Published October 1, 2019

Eco-friendly program to educate homeowners on improving water quality, runoff

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In an area chock full of water resources, local experts want citizens to realize that they can make a difference right at home.

Published October 1, 2019

Man charged with murder after allegedly shooting wife in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 1, Kyle Wonsowicz, 26, of Clinton Township, was charged with second-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing his wife.

Published September 30, 2019

Donate bicycles to give kids new wheels

METRO DETROIT — From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, there will be a bike drive for children at 22 Henry Ford medical centers that are participating in the Free Bikes 4 Kidz bike drive.