Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Published March 11, 2020

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 11, 2020

Pro-marijuana ballot proposal fails in Clinton Twp.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On March 10, 15,163 Clinton Township voters, or 52.6%, voted against a ballot proposal that would have allowed marijuana establishments within township limits, according to unofficial results at press time from the Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds Office.

Published March 11, 2020

State, local officials tout importance of census participation

MACOMB COUNTY — Citizens in Macomb County and all across Michigan are being implored to “Be Counted.”

Published March 11, 2020

Teachers, students and parents navigate active shooter preparedness

METRO DETROIT — Rochester Hills resident Corsu Moran said being a child today is vastly different than when she was in grade school.

Fraser Public Safety Interim Director Mike Pettyes makes remarks while flanked by the Fraser Honor Guard outside Fraser City Hall. The city hosted a memorial ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the on-duty death of Fraser firefighter David Sutton.

Published March 11, 2020

Fraser firefighter remembered on 20th anniversary of death

FRASER — If you ask those who were closest to David Sutton, they will tell you it feels like they just saw him yesterday.

Published March 11, 2020

CARE of Southeastern Michigan opens new recovery center

FRASER — The nonprofit CARE of Southeastern Michigan has expanded its services to strengthen the surrounding community, unveiling its first Recovery United Community Center on March 16, after press time.

Published March 11, 2020

Make a huge difference at home with a new paint hue

METRO DETROIT — So you’ve been looking over a spectrum of color swatches and have found the perfect paint to match your interior design vision. But to transform your walls from a canvas to a masterpiece, it takes some knowledge, foresight and care, according to home painting tipsters.

As of 11 p.m. March 10, votes were still being tallied for the MISD's Regional Enhancement millage proposal.

Published March 10, 2020

MISD millage proposal passes

MACOMB COUNTY —The Macomb Intermediate School District Regional enhancement millage proposal got the green light March 10.

On March 10, voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties soundly approved a millage renewal for the Detroit Institute of Arts. The renewed millage runs from 2022 through 2031.

Published March 10, 2020

DIA millage renewal passes in all three counties

MACOMB/OAKLAND/WAYNE COUNTIES — On March 10, voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties approved a millage renewal for the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Published March 10, 2020

Readers share their workouts that work

METRO DETROIT — At the age of 71, John Blakowski is arguably in the best shape of his life. He shows no signs of slowing down, especially during retirement.

Published March 6, 2020

New Catholic high school to open in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township will be welcoming a new Catholic high school in the fall of 2020, with the opening of the Chesterton Academy of Detroit.

Published March 6, 2020

County Office of Public Defender created

MACOMB COUNTY— A new office that will provide legal defense counsel and representation for people unable to afford it has launched in Macomb County.

Published March 4, 2020

The Friday 5 — March 6-8

Your guide to this weekend's events

The Michigan State Police says its investigation into Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith is wrapping up and should be completed in the next month. Pictured is when police searched Smith’s Macomb Township home last year.

Published March 4, 2020

MSP investigation into Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith nears completion

MACOMB COUNTY — Since June, not much has been said about an investigation regarding a top Macomb County official.

Published March 4, 2020

Conservation groups offer local avenues of action

METRO DETROIT — One of the benefits of living in Michigan is that nature is never far away.

Published March 4, 2020

Clean, simple and on trend

METRO DETROIT — Dark is out and bright is in, according to experts in kitchen design.

Published March 3, 2020

Group works to eliminate the stigmas of substance abuse

MACOMB COUNTY — In the middle of the afternoon Feb. 12 in Clinton Township, at the headquarters of Families Against Narcotics, nine people stood at easels and jotted down the first words that came to their minds regarding drug and alcohol addiction, mental health, and being in recovery.

Published March 3, 2020

Empty Bowls event combines creativity, goodwill

FRASER — The annual Empty Bowls fundraiser returned to Fraser Public Schools for its 13th year.

Clinton Township Parks and Recreation Director Frank Pizzo is retiring March 27.

Published March 3, 2020

Clinton Township Parks and Recreation Director Frank Pizzo to retire

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township Parks and Recreation Director Frank Pizzo will be retiring March 27 after about 32 years of working in the department.

Published March 3, 2020

All lanes of I-75 to close from Eight Mile to Square Lake Road

OAKLAND COUNTY — All north- and southbound lanes of Interstate 75 will close for bridge demolition at 11 p.m. Friday, March 6, reopening at 5 a.m. Monday, March 9.