Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Published August 13, 2019

METRO DETROIT — Hugh Smith III, the co-owner of Baker’s Keyboard Lounge in Detroit, said he sifts through hundreds of emails a day from musicians around the country who want to play at his club.

Published August 13, 2019

Detroit Jazz Festival continues to make meaningful musical moments

DETROIT — It’s had different names over the years — including the Detroit International Jazz Festival and the Montreux Detroit Jazz Festival — but no matter what it’s been called, it’s an event that has attracted thousands to see jazz legends and emerging talent.

Published August 13, 2019

When it comes to tree health, trust the experts

METRO DETROIT — There are trees everywhere. Yet many people fail to recognize that trees have to be maintained before they become a detriment.

The Clinton-Macomb Public Library North Branch in Macomb Township hosts a mystery book discussion Aug. 20, and back-to-school story time Aug. 28.

Published August 12, 2019

Clinton-Macomb libraries hosting events

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Clinton-Macomb Public Library system has a variety of offerings and activities coming up.

Workers spread new wood chips Aug. 6 at the site of Macomb County’s only biofilter facility, located on 15 Mile Road in Fraser.

Published August 12, 2019

Macomb County completes refurbishment of biofilter

FRASER — The Macomb County Public Works Office recently refurbished the county’s only biofilter facility.

Published August 12, 2019

Trio approved for new ethics committee in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The first ethics committee of its kind in Clinton Township is officially ready to hit the ground running.

Published August 12, 2019

Rizzo attorney indicted as part of corruption probe

METRO DETROIT — Attorney Jay Schwartz, who was the former business attorney for trash hauler titan Chuck Rizzo, was indicted July 2 for his role in a Macomb County corruption probe that has produced more than 20 convictions and guilty pleas.

Published August 9, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Prowler collection includes one in every size

Jerry Naumann, of Berkley, is a longtime fan of the Plymouth Prowler — so much so, that he has one in nearly every size.

Published August 7, 2019

The Friday 5 — Aug. 9-11

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published August 7, 2019

Crowds gather to say goodbye to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson

OAKLAND COUNTY — Hundreds waited in line to say their final goodbyes to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson in the conference center of the building bearing his name in Waterford Aug. 6.

Published August 7, 2019

To catch up or get ahead, call a tutor

METRO DETROIT — Nivas Dammalapati, of Farmington Hills, said his 10-year-old daughter, Sasha, began working with a tutor nine months ago.

Published August 7, 2019

Discourage insects from bugging you this summer

METRO DETROIT — Summer is a wonderful time of year where the sun is shining, the water’s warm and cookouts might become a weekly event. Mostly everyone loves summer, and that doesn’t just include friends and family.

Published August 6, 2019

Michigan veteran one of a dozen Indianapolis survivors alive

LANSING — Of the 1,196 men aboard the USS Indianapolis at the time of its sinking on July 30, 1945, during World War II, only 316 survived. Today, 12 are alive — Lansing's Richard Thelen is one of them.

Published August 6, 2019

Chippewa student dies after cancer battle

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Anthony Verdezoto’s recent health journey ended in a courageous battle.

A map identifying the density of phragmites across Michigan shows that southeast Michigan is more negatively affected than any other region.

Published August 6, 2019

Phragmites affect southeast Michigan more than anywhere else

METRO DETROIT — A new federal grant aims to remove invasive phragmites in southeast Michigan, notably in Macomb County, and to control their spread.

Published August 6, 2019

Small field of Fraser City Council candidates file for election

FRASER — At least one Fraser City Council seat will change this November.

Published August 6, 2019

Local kids reach reading milestone

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — In the fall of 2015, all three branches of the Clinton-Macomb Public Library — located in Clinton and Macomb townships — used a national initiative called “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” to spur creativity and imagination in children up to age 5.

Published August 6, 2019

Man pleads no contest in 2018 pedestrian death on Gratiot

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The man who allegedly hit and killed a Clinton Township man with his vehicle recently pleaded no contest in Macomb County Circuit Court.